In which Travis heads to a party all by his lonesome.
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Travis Fleeting
Don’t Move. It matters.
In which Melissa tells Travis that she will find him… just later.
I’ll manage better this time
In which Travis and Melissa walk downtown.
A Flirtation With Breakfast
In which Travis and Melissa see things as much brighter in the morning light.
I Only Wish It Was
In which Melissa discovers Absynthe’s one and only “talent.”
Laced Like Ivy Vines
In which Travis and Melissa comfort each other in the night and the morning.
That Is/Was My Life
In which Travis discovers why Melissa is so upset.
This Is Where It Gets Better
In which Travis and Melissa get to know one another for the first time.
A Door Leading Right Into It
In which Travis runs into a surprising person–a raven if you will.
Whose Making Personal Remarks Now?
In which Travis makes friends with a girl by insulting her clothing.
Are You Gonna’ Drink That?
In which Travis blatantly lies about his childhood.
Fetching Pirata
In which Travis and John pick up Ian to go downtown and discover Ian still asleep.
Much of Muchness
In which Travis wonders: Is there is a spirit that will call me?
Bad Neighbor Karma
In which Travis has a pleasant conversation with his neighbor… no, I’m just kidding.
You’d Better Finish the Story
In which Travis sleeps, is rudely awakened, and thus contemplates his existence.
The Rock Star
In which Travis speaks to one of his idols.
Half Hoping That They Would Call After
In which Travis receives a postcard from Nick.
Guitar Solo #4: The Song of Defeat
In which Travis plays to the heavens and hopes he can be heard.
Did You Bring Enough For Everyone?
In which the party is winding down.
Getting Laid
In which the whole gang is getting very silly.
A DJ Saved… Me Five Bucks
In which Ian and Travis remember that they were on the radio.
The Party Sat Silent for a Minute
In which Ian and Travis watch the world below and wonder at it all.
It’s Laid for a Great Many More Than Three
in which the gang schools a new friend on the cultural apparatus of Athens, GA, (among the coolest of the gang).
Guitar Solo #3: The Song of Bargaining
In which Travis plays his heart out in the hopes that he will not lose what is most dear to him.
Screamewling Fuzzfart
In which Nick’s cat turns out to have a very serious problem very, very early in the God damned morning. And often.
You Think You Can Find Out the Answer to It?
In which Nick and Travis discuss the ideals of love.
Plenty of Room!
in which the gang discusses love and being rude.
Exactly So
in which the gang discusses the only word appropriate to all occasions.
One Of Those Days
In which Travis is torn by new love and old friends.
The First Star That I Find
Travis makes the acquaintance of Melissa Keller.
Plans
Nick and Travis drive and discuss their future plans and living arrangments.
Cows Are Vegetarians
In which Travis complains about the smell of Nick’s farts.
Two Days Wrong!
In which Travis and Nick destroy the space-time continuum.
Yes, It Was Certainly English
In which Travis and Nick stave off boredom and heat with sheer stupidity.
The Cat Will Be Fine, Sort Of
In which Nick brings home a surprise.
Be Quick About it or You’ll Be Asleep Again Before It’s Done
In which Travis leaves in search of something deep and Nick says that he’s fat.
37 or 43
In which Travis is a transparent bologna sandwich left upon the infinite shores of wisdom; the tide slowly ebbing away his bread.
An Underwater Guy
In which Travis and Nick walk to Waffle House in the early, early morning.
No Room! No Room!
In which Travis and Nick are very, very afraid.
Then Have Some Wine
In which Travis, Ian and Nick go to the 40 Watt to see John’s band’s show.
You Should Say What You Mean
In which Ian, Nick and Travis discuss feeling dumb, food, insecurities, and the possibility of drinking for a living.
Everything That Begins With M
In which the origins of the Montego are told.
Half Past One, Time for Dinner!
In which Ian and Travis rouse the gang for brunch at the Bluebird Cafe.
A Doormouse Between Them
In which Travis tries to get up but then doesn’t.
Prometheus Stealing Time
In which Travis and Ian discuss the finer points of flirting with women (among other things)
With Wings I Have Not Yet Made
In which Travis reads some of his lyrics.
The Commission
In which John explains to Travis that he must have a drink… or else.
I Don’ Wanna’ Be Your Downtime
In which Nick is glad to find the rest of the boys.
The Greatest American Hero
In which Ian, John, and Travis discuss parking tickets and upcoming shows.
You Always Break My Stuff
In which John refuses to let Travis play with his new toy.
Clayton Street
In which the Thunderchicken tears through downtown like a blockade runner.
Touch It
In which John scares the hell out of Ian.
It’s Everywhere You Want to Be
In which Ian and Travis take a moment to discuss bizniz.
I’m not gay. I’m just bored.
In which John admits that he might maybe possibly still like Travis if Travis were gay.
Where Ian Lives
In which John and Travis go to find their friend Ian.
The World’s Most Aesthetically Pleasing Penis
In which Travis eats Cheerios without milk, John contemplates his penis, and Bugs Bunny destroys Yosemite Sam’s boat for no apparent reason.
Guitar Solo #1: The Song of Denial
In which Travis plays a guitar solo.
A Deep and Sincere Respect for Not Much
In which Travis and John try to cheer up a guilty-feeling Nick.
Tomorrow’s Schedule
In which John and Travis make a simple plan.
A Mental Stick To Poke With
In which John makes a very rude accusation.
God Drives a Thunderbird
In which we meet the Thunderchicken.
Braham’s Poor Musicians
In which John argues with Travis for the sake of it.
Godspeed, Commander Gibson
In which Travis receives signals from outer space.
Scrambled Signals
In which Travis is exhausted after playing a show.
More After This Reality Break
In which Travis makes a sexual innuendo and pisses John off, who was already pissed off anyway.
Guitar Solo #2: The Song of Anger
In which Travis plays a guitar solo.
An Underwater Guy
In which Travis and Nick head out for a very early breakfast.
Be Quick About It Or You’ll Be Asleep Again Before It’s Done
In which Travis leaves the apartment to find some peace.
37 or 43
In which Travis and Nick get a very early breakfast and discuss bologna.
Only Vague Memories of Horses
In which Travis pretends he’s David Banner.
Damage
In which Travis is lying awake late at night or early in the morning and has a vision (of sorts).
A Talkin’ Dog!?
In which Travis tells Melissa a joke.
How Rude
In which Travis discovers that reality is for people who can’t handle drugs.
Stoopid Like Us
In which the boys discuss events in the past that were not all that intellectually stimulating.
Buncha Whores
In which John and Travis are offered a gig, sort of.
All The Time In the World
In which the Athens Gang does a round of tequila shots.
Steve’s Jungle Juice
In which Ian and Travis are told that Jungle Juice will get you drunk.
Southernocity
In which the gang attends a party at the Teke house and Ian and Travis discover Jungle Juice.