IAIN KELLY

MUD PIE MOJO

‘Man, all I want is to eat a Mud Pie Mojo at the Cold Stone Creamery on North Marion Street. I’d give my other damn leg just to get back there.’

‘You’ll get there. Give it time.’

‘Easy for you to say.’

‘Never said it would be easy.’ Rachel felt the scar tissue and the strange contours as she massaged. ‘You got someone waiting there for you?’

‘Not anymore.’

‘I’ll make a deal with you. You do the physio, get yourself out of here, I’ll come to Chicago and we’ll share a Mud Pie Mojo together.’

‘Deal, Doc,’ he smiled.

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Copyright J Hardy Carroll

Written as part of the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

To read stories of 100 words based on this week’s prompt, visit HERE.

98 responses to “MUD PIE MOJO”

  1. neilmacdon Avatar
    neilmacdon

    I sense more than a doctor-patient relationship there. I’d have loved a hint of why

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Interesting thought, I honestly hadn’t thought beyond a carer who wanted to see her patient rehabilitated, but of course far stranger things have happened than a doctor-patient relationship becoming something more.

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  2. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    Mud Pie Mojo sounds… interesting. I hope they get to meet up.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      I looked up the menu, the name jumped out as seeming to fit the story, the picture looked pretty good too 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks for the reblog 🙂

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  4. Anita Avatar
    Anita

    Interesting.
    Mud Pie Mojo must be awesome. The love of it makes people agree 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      It certainly looks awesome!

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  5. michaelwynnauthor Avatar
    michaelwynnauthor

    I get the sense of a bit of a budding romance over the stump. Hope he gets there.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Michael

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  6. rochellewisoff Avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Iain,

    I can almost taste the Mud-Pie. A lot of story within these few words of dialogue. Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you Rochelle

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  7. Shweta Suresh Avatar
    Shweta Suresh

    I hope he gets his Mud Pie Mojo! After glancing through the other comments, I can see that I’m not alone in thinking that love is in the air for those two!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you 🙂

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  8. J Hardy Carroll Avatar
    J Hardy Carroll

    If you tip the people at Cold Stone Creamery, they have to sing. The ice cream is really good, too.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      I could skip the singing, but the ice cream looks amazing 🙂

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      1. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar
        Alicia Jamtaas

        Ha! I’m with you on that!

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  9. StuHN Avatar
    StuHN

    Nice that the doc wants to take the therapy to another level. Hate to say it, but Cold Stone ice cream really isn’t all that good. It’s all about the mixing stuff in and the show (doing the mixing). The first place I ever had mix in,, and with excellent ice cream, was Amy’s in Austin, Texas. Nice take on the pic.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Stu – maybe I’ll give it a miss if I’m ever back in the States!

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  10. pennygadd51 Avatar
    pennygadd51

    Nice, fluent story, Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you Penny

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  11. gahlearner Avatar
    gahlearner

    That isthe kind of doctor we’d all want to meet, she knows how to motivate a patient. Wonderful story, Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you 🙂

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  12. Rowena Avatar
    Rowena

    Another great story, Iain with so many layers to it…just like the Mud Pie Mojo. Too often these days, we hear stories about doctors, nurses, teachers, the police etc making mistakes, and we don’t usually hear about the good things they do. A friend of mine has Motor Neurone Disease which is a beast of a disease. However, her doctor is the most incredible man. He and his wife have held fundraising dinner parties in their home. One night her breathing equipment went on the blink and she was in ICU and he was hunting down a replacement for her. I now all my doctors desperately want me to do well and get on top of things and I know they’ve got my back in ways that I can’t even put into words. There are many teachers and volunteers out there who help kids who really struggle with reading and it takes a lot of work for any progress, but they have such patience. There really is so much good in our world, and when we find it, we really ought to celebrate it and ring the brass bell.
    Best wishes,
    Rowena

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      I agree Rowena, about time we really started focusing on the positive news a bit more, although it has been said time and time again and never seems to change. Thanks for reading.

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  13. notestowomen Avatar
    notestowomen

    Very engaging story. And it sounds like the beginning of a romance.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you

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  14. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar
    Alicia Jamtaas

    Love the upbeat idea in this, whether romance is involved or not. “Doc” is a true caregiver.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Alicia

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  15. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    This was a lovely take, Iain.
    Like you, I didn’t so much feel there was a budding romance but a care-giver giving incentive to her patient…
    And whatever gives one the will to move forward is a good one!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Dale, you read it as I had seen it in my mind 🙂

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        🙂

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  16. James Avatar
    James

    No one is waiting for him anymore. Sometimes love is shallow.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks James, I wanted to add that little point in there. Glad you noticed it.

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  17. yarnspinnerr Avatar
    yarnspinnerr

    A lovely mojo.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you

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  18. Alice Audrey Avatar
    Alice Audrey

    “Possible” is enough.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Sometimes it’s all we need.

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  19. trentpmcd Avatar
    trentpmcd

    Very well told. Nice incentive to heal.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you Trent

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  20. shivamt25 Avatar
    shivamt25

    Lovely tale! I always feel to really treat such patients, a doctor has to be sympathetic to their situation. He needs to emanate a positive vibe so as to make the patients feel at ease.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you

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  21. 4963andypop Avatar
    4963andypop

    This reminded me of the fabulous therapists who came to my house when my 6 monthbold son was going through early intervention. His setback was losing motor and other skills he had gained before that time. My dad, too had a long recovery from a bad car accident. Health care providers can push us when we least want to budge. Liked the chemistry, even if platonic, between these two.

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    1. prior.. Avatar
      prior..

      wow – that is a some story – and #love therapists

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    2. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you, they are very undervalued members of our care system.

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  22. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar
    Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

    Oh… what a wonderful relationship building up… you cannot have a mud pie mojo by yourself.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Bjorn 🙂

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  23. lisarey1990 Avatar
    lisarey1990

    The beginning of a great friendship. Great piece. The dialogue was spot-on.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Lisa

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  24. jillyfunnell Avatar
    jillyfunnell

    I got a hint of the start of a relationship here. I’d love to know what happens next.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you Jilly

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  25. prior.. Avatar
    prior..

    nice way to bring in the cold stone on the corner (I incorporated it too – but in a different way)
    anyhow, could feel the massaging and looks like a connection

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you 🙂

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      1. prior.. Avatar
        prior..

        🙂

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  26. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Ice cream is a great motivator. At least I think so. Nicely done Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      It works for me too 🙂

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  27. anuragbakhshi Avatar
    anuragbakhshi

    What a brilliant name for a dish. And yes, like so many others, I too thought this’ll lead to something more intimate eventually.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you, it looks good too 🙂

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  28. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    Mud Pie sounds as delicious as my local speciality, Sussex Pond Pudding! Good ‘ole Dr Mojo!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Mmmm, well that sounds appetizing Keith…

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  29. Piyali Avatar
    Piyali

    Quite a delectable name Mud Pie Mojo. Must be delicious. I liked the relationship between the two of them. Very friendly and kinda intimate too, maybe not in a romantic way, but it was beautiful.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you so much

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  30. neeltheauthor- author of WHEN LIFE THROWS THOSE CURVE BALLS Avatar
    neeltheauthor- author of WHEN LIFE THROWS THOSE CURVE BALLS

    Such a beautifully poignant story written even more beautifully. Looks like she is soon going to end up as his mojo.

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  31. draliman Avatar
    draliman

    Now there are two things to get better for!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Indeed 🙂

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  32. liz young Avatar
    liz young

    Great start to a love story – and mud pie as well. If it contains chocolate they’ll be bound to fall in love.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      It does, among a lot of other sugary things!

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  33. EagleAye Avatar
    EagleAye

    A therapist must do everything she can to keep her patients motivated. Good on her. Maybe something more will blossom between them. Loved this.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you, much appreciated 🙂

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  34. plaridel Avatar
    plaridel

    the kind of doctor we could all wish for. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Definitely 🙂

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  35. Laurie Bell Avatar
    Laurie Bell

    Positive reinforcement! Love it. Great story

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Laurie

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  36. Russell Gayer Avatar
    Russell Gayer

    I think as a general rule most doctors want to see their patients improve and do well. She has offered to go above & beyond. No wonder so many readers think love is in the air.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Russell

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  37. Dawn M. Miller Avatar
    Dawn M. Miller

    A hopeful story.
    Thank you.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you Dawn

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  38. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar
    Brenda’s Thoughts

    I looked it up and the Mud Pie Mojo looks incredible, worth looking forward to. Living overseas, I often crave good ice cream. Your dialogue is always so realistic. I could feel his underlying sadness and her motivational spirit. She’s an inspirational therapist and carer. The world needs more of those. Great story, Iain! =)

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you so much Brenda – all the ice creams look pretty good on the menu! 🙂

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      1. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar
        Brenda’s Thoughts

        Yum, very true! =)

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  39. James McEwan Avatar
    James McEwan

    I like how something as simple as Ice Cream can cause a diversion from the real pain and issue going on. A positive and look forward that keeps us sane.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks James

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  40. Vivian Zems Avatar
    Vivian Zems

    These 2 are pretty close, no? The Mud Pie Mojo might just seal the deal! ( I’m a romantic at heart)

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      The world needs romantics 🙂

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  41. Russell Avatar
    Russell

    Everyone needs something to help push them through the tough times. If that something is a Mud Pie Mojo from your favorite ice cream shop, so be it. Well written!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Russell

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  42. Dahlia Avatar
    Dahlia

    Such a warm hopeful story Iain! I loved it 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you Dahlia

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  43. syncwithdeep Avatar
    syncwithdeep

    a lovely doc- patient relationship. and above all I liked the Mud Pie Mojo

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you 🙂

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  44. Sarah Ann Avatar
    Sarah Ann

    Love the conversation and voices in this, which tell of their friendly, banter-full relationship.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you

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  45. Ellie Scott Avatar
    Ellie Scott

    Sweet story! I hope he’s not waiting too long for his Mud Pie Mojo.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Ellie 🙂

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  46. Sascha Darlington Avatar
    Sascha Darlington

    Sweet story on many levels. Well done, Iain!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Sascha

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  47. Woman walking Max Avatar
    Woman walking Max

    I really like the understated rapport between them – how the doc engages with his feelings as well as his physical recovery. Well told.

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      Iain Kelly

      Thank you

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