...Contemplated Hank as he transitioned from dreaming to waking. Hmm... Pennies...
With a yawn, a stretch and a smile, he reflected on the incredible success of Operation "Ha ha ha - Improve my reputation - Ha ha ha." It was going exactly as he had hoped.
But then a shiver ran up his spine and sweat beaded up on his brow. The dreaming-to-waking thought about the penny reminded him about that One Thing he hoped never to think about again. That One Thing that had caused him so much stress and angst. That One Thing that involved...