Here I am, this is me. And while Braxton and Virgil would “Stand By Me,” for “The Long Walk” I have to take today. I’ll still be “The Running Man.” Because I’m feeling more like Winston Smith and the rats… Room 101. Virgil, Braxton Calls It
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Journey 148 ~Virgil, Braxton Calls It~
Bless Me, Echo,
For I have sinned… I could prattle on about the usual, but the main sin happens… Well, I have thirty minutes. Maybe.
Make the call. Make that change—literally, Inspector. I can go to the Day Job, what Braxton calls “The Bad Place,” and be a ‘better’ man, be belittled because of the Panic Attack that is happening, or just barf all over the place. Eww! I’m going to be sick, Echo.
I’m willing it. Hell! I was very much so with everything that happened yesterday, Echo.
I don’t have to do this… Make the call. I can’t go in. I CAN’T DO THIS. Make the call.
But if I make that call, it will change my existence. And what about Virgil? He needs to eat. I didn’t eat till midnight, being so sick. If I lose the Day Job, Virgil and I will both understand Braxton.
“Fill my lungs with fear, and I EXHALE!”
It’s My Turn To Fly, The Urge
Starvation? “Desperate for changing, starving for truth.” “Hanging By A Moment”
Inspector, indeed I am. I’ve said I’ll always choose the physical pain over any mental anguish. My Braxton was the same way. He would rather stay and wither away beside me than think about leaving me. And Virgil? Well, he’s in Braxton’s room, hiding?
Inspector, neither one of us wants to deal with our bosses. But if I don’t go today, what about Black Friday? Thanksgiving indeed. Did you see my last paycheck, Inspector?
Everything has taken a backseat to this moment. The back fence falling, being broke, not wanting to leave this bed. Even Braxton, which is the greatest sin of all, Inspector.
Forgetting my firstborn son? Never! Being sad or being SCARED?
I’ll take damn near anything over FEAR, which is why I’m right here, phone ready.
“I’m starting with the man in the mirror
I’m asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change.”
Man in the Mirror, Song by Michael Jackson
Inspector, what should I do? I heard once that you should flip a coin. For the second, it’s in the air; you know what you truly want. Belly or head? Eww! I’m not in the least bit horny, but me being me, I was thinking about sex and/or a blowjob. But my belly says be sick and stay here. My head says, they’re looking for any excuse to fire you. Physical and mental seem to be together. I’m shaking, my stomach hurts, I’m sweating, and my mind is ripping apart knowing what this will all mean. “Panic Attack” Inspector Echo!
Seriously, am I calling or not? Virgil, Braxton Calls It.
“I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that. I won’t do that.”
I’d Do Anything for Love
1760 Days Without B III, Day 1201 of Virgil’s Arrival
B.L.M. Braxton’s Life Matters,
Will
