On one memorable evening, twelve friends gathered for a special dinner to honor one beloved leader. The occasion represented one last chance for a while to spend time with a special Buddy.
As they gathered in an upper room, they listened intently to each word spoken by their Little Buddy, who addressed the gathering with all of the solemnity and seriousness that usually accompanies time spent with him.
Their Little Buddy taught them many things about light and life, about love and honor, about philanthropy and unselfishness. Every time this group gets together, they always learned something from their Little Buddy, but this time was something really special. Of course, the entire group enjoyed the evening with a great meal at a special upper room.
Finally it came time to pay the check. At this point, the room became quiet as the deep realization set in - nobody remembered to ask for separate checks. Much discussion ensued over how to solve this mathematical quandary, the challenge of splitting the charge fairly. And as much as would be expected, Little Buddy stretched out his arms and the gathering looked to him for the kind of guidance and wisdom for which they usually count on him. "I will split the check, he said." After a little scribbling, he was able to come up with the following:
After everyone paid their checks, Chinster remembered to pick up a take-out sirloin steak for Boomer... $24 worth.
Epilogue: a little-known artist, working out of his garage, captured the climactic Last Supper moment in a painting that has been the talk of the Tri-State area and beyond for quite some time.
