Split Crack Crumble

They are approaching Alonnah.

Mum checks her Trip Advisor. Not always wise.

Oh! says Mum. It seems the two ladies who run the general store can be rude.

We'll be fine, says Dad. Best behaviour.

Oh no, wait, says Mum. Some people say they're helpful and lovely.

There you go, says Dad. Some people have a hidden agenda.

But we don't know which people, says Mum.

At least we have Captain Bruni with us, says Dad.

Are you suggesting I do the shopping? asks Captain Bruni.

That would be good, says Mum. I'll give you a list. Sardines, bread, tomatoes.

And takeaway coffee, says Dad. I'll come in with you.

By now they are here.

Mum takes Jerry to find a bush.

Dad, Captain Bruni, and Terence enter the store.

Some tourists are being told off at the counter.

That's far too many chips!  Can't you see we're really busy. No, don't sit outside. The tables aren't wiped. Oh! Captain Bruni!

Everyone turns to look at Captain Bruni.

Some are surprised that he is a lobster.

Some knew it already.

Captain Bruni scrapes up to the counter. Bonjour, dear ladies! May we trouble you for bread, sardines and tomatoes?

Of course, Captain Bruni, says one lady. Would you like us to make up sandwiches? Butter or spread?

Too kind, says Captain Bruni. Butter. Will it cost extra?

For you, no, says the lady.

Coffee, whispers Dad.

And two takeaway coffees, says Captain Bruni.

Coming up, says the other lady.

What can I have? asks Terence.

Do you like cheese, dear? asks the lady doing the sardine sandwiches.

No, says Terence. I like Spew Balls.

We're out of Spew Balls, says the lady. How about Bull's Balls?

I don't think so, says Dad, foreseeing trouble.

Terence has to settle for a Wagon Wheel.

Five minutes later they leave the shop, with their sandwiches, coffee and Wagon Wheel.

That went well, says Dad.

They get into the car.

All good? asks Mum.

Yes, says Dad. We lucked out bringing Captain Bruni. The ladies fell over themselves to be helpful.

They are wise to keep on my good side, says Captain Bruni.

Would you kill them if they didn't? asks Jerry.

O yes, says Captain Bruni. I'd split them asunder.

Captain Bruni is joking, says Mum.

Jerry and Terence know better.

Terence splits the Wagon Wheel asunder.

Crack, crumble!
Chocolate,
sticky white stuff,
biscuit,
blood red jam.