Jack sighed and wiped his brow as he looked across the fields. It was approaching the end of Spring, and his fields were still quite bountiful. He had just loaded up the last batch of turnips when he decided it was time to take a break to rewind. Walking past his field, he took the path back into the mountains and woods. He picked the wild Moondrop flowers that were growing just north of Gotz house.

After picking the flowers, he headed up the steps towards the waterfalls. Although it was Spring time, the humidity felt like it was Summer. He couldn't help but daydream about taking a nice long dip in the spa, but he couldn't today...at least not at the moment.

He approached the pond and through in one of the flowers he just picked. As expected, a beautiful woman appeared from out of the water. Her green hair gleamed as perfectly as ever, as did her skin, as though none of her body was affected by the abnormal humidity.

"Why, hello, Jack! I've been seeing you here quite often...and you brought me a gift!" she exclaimed. He couldn't help but notice the faint blush on her face. He smiled up at her and nodded. "

"You know...you have brought me quite a few gifts over the past year...who is it you like, Jack?" Jack grinned at the question. For being the Harvest Goddess, she didn't know much about what was going on around town.

"Well, Karen and I have been dating for quite a while now," he started. "It's just...I don't know if it's the right time.." he started to pull something out of his rucksack. The goddess got a glimpse of it and giggled.

"Ooooh! So you're going to take the big leap, huh? But you are nervous about her reaction...Very well," with that, she clasped her hands together. "No need to worry, Jack. I've got it under control,"

Jack sighed in relief. He loves Karen very much, and he knows she loves him too. Unfortunately, though, she's not much of the "commitment" type, so naturally Jack is nervous to pop the question. The goddess winked at him, and he smiled back with thanks.

After getting the goddess descended back into the water, he decided it was about time to head home. As he started back, he couldn't help but notice the spa again. 'Maybe just for a few minutes...' he thought.

Jack awoke to the feeling of warm water splashing his face and the sound of a familiar laugh he had grown to love. It was Karen.

"Jack, you silly boy! What are you doing sleeping in here?" She asked, grinning from ear to ear. He rubbed his head, for it was aching. He was lucky he hadn't passed out. He looked at his watch; he had been in the springs for around forty-five minutes. He rose up out of the spa.

"Man, I must have dozed off...had a long day in the fields, decided to come up here for a dip!" He left out the part about visiting the Goddess, of course. She just smiled and helped him out of the spring.

"So, I was thinking maybe we go out to eat tomorrow night?" she suggested. "At the Inn. Ann's got this dish she's just dying for me to try,"

He nodded, still a little dizzy from the heat. At least now he felt a little less sweaty from the humidity. He was back in his overalls and reached into his rucksack to pull out the other Moondrop flower he picked.

"Here's to the most beautiful lady in the world," he gave her the flower and she giggled.

"Ohh Jack, you still make me blush like a little girl," He couldn't help but smile. She was such a sweetheart...how did he get so lucky?

After walking her to her house and returning to the farm, Jack pulled out his cellphone he used a weeks worth of farming income to buy from a neighboring city. He dialed a number he knew like the back of his hand, but hadn't made the effort to reach for awhile. After three rings, a male answered.

"Hello?"

"Hey James,"

"Jack? Is that you?"

"Yes, it's me. Hey you know how you've always wanted to come visit, right? Well I think you should come stay for a few weeks," Jack offered.

"Hmm..I think I could get two weeks vacation...sure! When you want me to come out?"

"How about in...two days?"

After setting the date, they agreed that it was time to catch up. After all, Jack needed his brother to be at his wedding.