Jesse

Brett

Jesse makes his first appearance on BOOK. Brett made sure that Jesse only worked out on machines close to the phone (see top of picture) in case Jesse ever discovered what the true meaning of hernia was.

You may think that Brett's just about to give Jesse a big hug, but no, Jesse isn't that big around. Brett was just doing some casual seated-chest flyes, not really for any reason at all, just because they're fun and put a smile (along with a beard) on his face.

In fact, moments after this picture was taken Jesse was carried away on a stretcher and taken to the local hospital. (Jesse's facial expression on the way to the hospital was no different than the one in the picture) Pain killers proved no relief for young Jesse. They tried getting his mind off of the pain by buying him Sport Selects and playing Lions TV Bingo but this turned out to be a hopeless effort. As a last resort they took him to the bowling alley. Everyone stood near the concession as Jesse was layed down on the bowling lane. Tears were streaming down everyone's faces, watching Jesse lay there silently. Just as everyone thought he was a goner Jesse slowly stood up, grabbed a bowling ball from the ball return, and heaved it down the lane. The ball rolled by the arrows, and with amazing velocity it speeded down the lane. Halfway, it was. Almost there! The ball looked to be going straight into the gutter. Then, as though the ball had a mind of its own, steered itself toward the head pin. We all gasped and Brett dropped his bag of ketchup chips. The ball smoked the head pin and the ball went to the left, hitting the three and two pin, as the head pin went flying in the opposite direction. First taking out the other three pin, then hitting the two pin so hard that it put a hole in the little rubber mat thing that keeps balls from going through the wall. We all roared! We couldn't believe it. Everyone lifted Jesse onto their shoulders and chanted his nickname, "J.D.". It was the greatest feeling. His parents were wiping tears from their eyes and giving high fives to the bowling centre manager. We put Jesse down and we all decided to go split some pitas at Brett's house. Then Jesse suddenly stopped and said "How come you guys brought me here? Did you think I was dying or something? I didn't have a hernia or anything! What's the big deal? I just had alittle indigestion after eating those burnt burgers and caviar." So Brett threw Jesse a bottle of Pepto-Bismal which he always keeps handy in case of situations like these. And Brett asked "Well, back to the gym, Jesse?" But Jesse, obviously upset said "What the heck happened to pitas at your house?" -And that goes to prove how fun working out can be.