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The Motor

Bonnie has never once lost an argument by letting go. This is the first time it cost him.

Bonnie and Scooter play tug of war over the skiff's mooring rope beneath a cloudy sky, the dock pilings behind them.
Panel 1
Bonnie strains backward on the rope while Scooter throws both hands up and the loose end of the rope falls away.
Panel 2
Bonnie is wound up in the loose rope with his beanie knocked askew while the skiff drifts away behind him.
Panel 3
Bonnie, trussed in rope, tows the skiff while Redd water-skis on his own legs behind it, Scooter stands at the bow and Hemingway watches from a piling.
Panel 4

Transcript

Every panel of The Motor in plain text, in reading order.

  1. Panel 1

    Bonnie and Scooter play tug of war over the skiff's mooring rope beneath a cloudy sky, the dock pilings behind them.

    Bad Bonnie Bonnet
    You're not going ANYWHERE.
    Scooter Scallop
    This is fun!

  2. Panel 2

    Bonnie strains backward on the rope while Scooter throws both hands up and the loose end of the rope falls away.

    Bad Bonnie Bonnet
    Let me have it!
    Scooter Scallop
    Okay!

  3. Panel 3

    Bonnie is wound up in the loose rope with his beanie knocked askew while the skiff drifts away behind him.

    No dialogue in this panel.

  4. Panel 4

    Bonnie, trussed in rope, tows the skiff while Redd water-skis on his own legs behind it, Scooter stands at the bow and Hemingway watches from a piling.

    Redd Riddle
    Best idea he's ever had.
    Scooter Scallop
    Faster!
    Hemingway Heron
    He's finally one of them. Don't tell him.

Out on real water, check the marine forecast before you leave the dock, and wear a life vest. Scooter already does.

Illustrations generated with AI tools. The story, the characters and every line of dialogue are written by hand.