I'm always straightening my tie.
I like to stop the van and take a few seconds before I do these gigs.
The four-foot check sits awkwardly in between the seats. I look at the name again, saying it to myself a few times.
Contrary to popular belief, "The Check" isn't cardboard, it's actually made out of foamcore board, which is much sturdier. People have a tendency to hug them.
I move the mirror to make sure my tie adjustment has worked. It has, but I adjust it anyway. The cameraman is loading tape into his video camera. The photographer is testing his flash.
We are about to change these people's lives forever, and they have no idea. This used to excite me about the job, but lately it's just become sort of, you know, more of a job.
anyway,
I sigh and say their name again a few times.
I straighten my tie and put the white van in gear. It's just over the bridge.
I just hope the flying elves don't come back...
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