GRAND Spring 2021 Vol. IV Ed. I

uins, and (in a nod to the original
story) realized that the island would
be sinking back into the sea in JUST!!!
THREE!!! HOURS!!!
A frantic search ensued for the
Nautilus, Captain Nemo’s 120-year-old
submarine, duly located in a skeletonfilled
cave. Not surprisingly, the ancient
batteries were out of juice. But no
worries, folks! The Rock, resplendent
in a 120-year-old diving suit, lured
a supersized electric eel to the sub.
An epic underwater wrestling match
ensued. Guess who won? After using
the energy of the subdued beast to recharge
the batteries, our valiant heroes
emerged from the sea as the island
slowly disappeared under the waves.
Levi’s dad arrived during this final
scene, impatient to get home. His
suggestion that we finish the movie
another time was greeted by general
hysteria, whereupon he retreated to
his van, leaving us to wallow in the 11
remaining minutes of angst.
After they left, Grandma spent
considerably more than 11 minutes
vacuuming bits of popcorn from the
floor on Levi’s side of the couch. She
then brewed a pot of strong coffee,
raided her secret stash of chocolate,
chose a nice romantic comedy from her
DVD collection, and spent two blissful,
angst-free hours recovering from
bonding with an 11-year-old boy.
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