Happy Birthday Jeanne

Happy Birthday who?

Catslady.

But is says Jeanne.

She goes by catslady. Like Eve goes by Bailey. It’s an aka.

Huh?

Also known as. It’s a name that people use when they want to be anonymous, or incognito.

Where’s Cognito?

Cognit, er, incognito. It isn’t a place, it’s not “in” anywhere. It’s when you’re in disguise.

Lucy in the sky with diamonds.

Not in the sky. In disguise. Undercover.

I was under the covers last night and I didn’t see any Cognito.

Sometimes I worry about you.

Thank you.

That’s not a good thing.

If you say so. Jeanne is catslady?

Yep.

Why?

Why what?

Does it mean she has better manners than catwoman? Meow.

You’re a moron Ernie.

Who?

You are.

No, I mean what did you call me?

Ernie. That’s what you’re called now. Bailey gave it to you last week.

I have an aka? All right! Do you have one?

Yes.

What is it?

You know, we really should be wishing Jeanne a Happy Birthday.

She’s a lady, whoa-oh-oh-oh, she’s a lady. Talkin’ about a little lady. *Swing hips* And the lady is mine.

What kind of birthday song is that?

One for a “catslady”. Why are you looking at me like that?

There’s only one way to look at you, Ern.

Speaking of Ern, what’s your name?

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jeanne, Happy Birthday to you.

This must be good. Spill it.

Bud.

Bud? Is it short for Rosebud? Budweiser? Budalicious? Buuuuuuuuuud.

Just Bud.

You know, you could burp that name?

Ernie.

Yes, Bu-ud?

Say “Happy Birthday Jeanne”.

Happy Birthday Jeanne. Bu-bu-bu-bu-bud.

I have to talk to Bailey. NOW!

Bud

Ernie