Twenty-Five Echoes

 

A 90-year-old couple are having trouble remembering things, so they visit their doctor. After a check-up, the doctor says they’re physically fine. He suggests they may want to start writing important things down so they won’t forget them. Later that evening, they’re both watching television. The husband gets up, and his wife says, “Where are you going?” “To the kitchen,” he replies. “I thought I’d like some ice cream.” “Could you bring me some, too?” says his wife. “Sure,” he answers. “I’d like strawberries and whipped cream on top,” she says. “Maybe you should write it down so you won’t forget.” “I don’t need to write it down!” he barks back, and he leaves. A few minutes later, he returns with a plate of fried eggs and bacon. His wife looks at the plate and exclaims, “See? I SAID you should have written it down! You’ve forgotten my toast!”