The ding on the microwave oven sounded.
“Finally,” said Frank.
“Seriously, it’s about time,” added Phil.
“It seemed to take forever,” noted Lou.
Lou fumbled opening the microwave door and removing the plate overflowing with pizza rolls they just nuked.
Frank carried the plate into the living room and placed it on the coffee table. Phil carried the pitcher of beer. Lou carried the bong. Once everything was in place, Lou picked up the remote and turned on the 65-inch flat screen TV. Then each took a large hit on the bong.
“There it is,” said Frank, pointing to the image of the large crystal ball overlooking New York’s Times Square.
“The countdown is about to start,” added Phil.
“It’s taking forever,” noted Lou.
The countdown continued. “Five. Four. Three. Two. One.” And the large crystal ball overlooking New York’s Times Square started to fall.
“Finally,” said Frank.
“Seriously, it’s about time,” added Phil.
“It’s taking forever,” noted Lou.
Once the ball reached the bottom, the three friends each took another big toke off the bong. Then they clinked their full glasses of beer together and chugged.
“Happy New Year, everyone. 2017 is over,” the announcer on the TV said. “Welcome to 2018!”
“Finally,” said Frank.
“Seriously, it’s about time,” added Phil.
“It seemed to take forever,” noted Lou.
Written for today’s one-word prompt, “finally.”
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