(F)^3...Free French Fries

I would like to provide you with a rather humorous bedtime story....

Today at work (I work at an optical making eyeglasses for patients) I heard the following conversation, but first, I need to provide some characterization in an unconventional way.

Character #1- An optician who has had a long day yet still managed to put on a smile; protagonist.

Character #2- A woman who is dressed nicely with exceptionally (and unnaturally) smooth skin for her age; antagonist.

Here we go..are you tucked in?

Optician: Hi, Ma'am! How can I help you?

Woman: Well, I'm hoping to get some glasses with this prescription.

Optician: Alright! (takes prescription and looks at it) Now you know ma'am that this prescription is months old, so your eyes might have changed since then?

Woman: Oh yes, but anything will help!

- They both casually spend twenty minutes trying on frames and find a trendy Kate Spade priced at $215-

Optician: Well, now all I need is your insurance card to see what they'll cover for you.

Woman: I don't have insurance.

Optician: No medicare, blueview, or vsp? (the woman shakes her head) Well then the best discount I can give you is 20%. Will you be paying with a credit card?

Woman: (looks oddly at the optician) No.

Optician: oh so then cash or check?

Woman: Neither.

Optician: Well ma'am, how are you planning to pay for these glasses?

Woman: I'm not. I was under the impression that as of yesterday, I have free healthcare. So I won't be paying for these.

I will give you a moment to hide under your covers to either giggle at her insanity or roll your eyes at her..shall i say it?....ignorance.

For her age, though she tried to hide it with a face lift, she should have already found out that there is nothing that is truly free.

I just hope that Obama gives us all free french fries next.....but that wouldn't be very patriotic would it?

hmm.... Free Freedom Fries?! Yes, I would be content then!