Release Day

At last, the three arrived at the urban lake. It was release day. 

"We are sorry for the torment we may have caused you. You were a great friend, but an even better object for us to toy with," stated Joe.

"You can do it, just hold your breath," coaxed Pat.

"Fish don't have breath, they're full of guts. Every cat knows that silly," schooled Joe.

"Remember to keep your head down little guy. Belly flops will knock the wind out of you," reminded Pat.

"Dummy, fish don't have wind to knock out, just guts, just plain old guts but I guess they don't want that knocked out of them either," blurted Joe.

 "Remember everything we taught you. Don't talk to strangers especially the large silent brown fish. If you get close enough to them, their stench will cause you to pass out and you'll be sure to drown," preeched Joe.