Kile's life was completely ordered and planned. He never made a move without analyzing the consequences. Every Wednesday from 10 to 11am he sat on the same bench in the same park meditating.
One day he opened his eyes and saw a squirrel staring at him. Their eyes met and a connection was formed. He was touched. Kile reached into his pocket where he always kept 21 white Tic Tacs and tossed some to the animal. It swallowed them and rolled around in ecstasy. Kile was bemused.
Every Wednesday he did the same thing with what he was sure was the same squirrel. One day, while walking, he discovered a racoon leaping from the bushes. He tossed some Tic Tacs at it, hoping for another connection with nature. This time EMS workers had to be called to tranquilize the beast so they could pry it from Kile's neck.
As he recovered, Kile realized impulsiveness had consequences. When he returned to the park the cold had driven away the squirrels and he was alone with his Tic Tacs and well ordered life.
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