honda knot patio night

CRICKET  CHIRPS.

H So Tom what are you and Wanda doing for your twenty-fifth?

T Goin’ to Hawaii.

H Where are you staying. 

T Oahu. First few nights in Waikiki then a place called Kailua the last few.

H Been before?

T No sir. First time for both of us.

C Excited?

T We are. Not so. much about the flyin’ part but that’s part a the package. I reckon y’all been.

C nods.  

H Prob’ly surfed.

C nods.

T Water’s a little warmer than Pismo?

C A lot warmer.

T Wanda don’t believe me but I’m set on takin’ a lesson

C That’s cool.  Waikiki’s a great place to learn.

T That’s what I read. Figure the worst can happen is me fallin’ all over the place but but it’s a heckuva softer landin’ then comin’ off a horse.

C Send a picture.

T I will. Speakin’ a which, I hope y’all don’t mind takin’ a selfie with me before I leave.

C nods.

H We were going to ask you the same.

T I’d like that very much. And I know my wife and sister would be tickled. Speakin’ a whom,  they’re both waitin’ to hear from me anc it”# gettin’ past our bedtime, so I hope y’all’ll excuse me to give ‘em a call.

H Of course. 

T Chloe, thank you for the delicious supper. Maybe you wouldn’t mind givin’ me the recipe for that casserole before I leave.

C I’m glad you liked it. I cam email it, if you’re cool with sharing your address.

T I’m  cool with that.

Tom stands.

H I’m here at sunrise with coffee if you’re up early.

T I am. I’ll see ya then.

H Cool.

T Night y’all.

C/H Goodnight. 

C and H watch Tom enter kitchen. leave view.

H If Tom is able and willing and Jackie can wrangle another horse…

C Mindreader.

H (into phonr) Jackie.