a tale of two Brothers // A call to Istanbul

[Daniel Janser 1,983]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

It was early in the morning, when Kurt Janser's phone rang. He was fishing from the pier of his Bungalow on the island of Burgaz, not far off the vibrant city of Istanbul. The number displayed as his older son's. Inwardly sighing, he answered the call.

Kurt: 'I hope this is important Daniel, you just scared the fish away.'

Daniel could not contain his excitement: 'Dad, she said yes.' 

Kurt knew immediately what happened and thought to himself 'About goddamn time he made a move.' But he said instead: 'The woman is beyond help. What does a beautiful, intelligent woman want from a goofball like you?'

Dan laughed at his dad, well knowing that the old man was just winding him up, as the Janser boys (and girl for that matter) do all the time. He took it at what it was intended to be: an expression of happiness on behalf of Daniel. 'You forgot to mention funny and vivacious, and a smile to die for.' he replied instead.

'Well, I cannot vouch for her taste in men, nor her standards, but the rest matches perfectly her description.' Kurt countered. 'But jokes aside, Dan. I am excited for the two of you. You seem very happy with each other.'

'Dad, the 'Chancer' is registered in the Bermudas, right?' 'She sure is. And, yes, I hold a sea captain's licence as you well know, so I can marry Bonnie and you aboard my ship.'

'Despite your old age, your still sharp, dad.' 'Well, someone in the family has to be, I lost hope on you and your brother. Nicky might become someone if she puts her head into it. When?' 'No, time like the present. My teammates and I will fly in to Istanbul asap. Those who can make it that is. Then I thought we can sail to Glasgow and have the reception on the 'Chancer' with Bonnie's folk. I will drag Nicky with me, I am sure she cannot resist the temptation of a tippsy bunch of hot hockey players, who have no way of escaping her attention.' 'Yeah, she always had a soft spot for hockey players. I will make the 'Chancer' ready for a long haul then. Call me when I should pick you up at the airport.' 'Sure thing, and thank you, Dad. I mean it.' 'Not a bother son. Give Bonnie my love, will you?' 'Of course, see you soon.' 'See you.' And with that the line went dead. Kurt put the phone away and sauntered to his vessel, to get her in shape for a wedding cruise.

 

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