1,

Rhoda and Bernie went out to dinner, one summer evening.

While they ate, a thunderstorm came through. It rained in torrents, for a good ½ hour.

By the time they finished, the rain had subsided to just light showers. However, it had flooded the streets and sidewalks. They looked out the front door.

"I'm sorry I parked so far from the restaurant."

"It's not your fault, Bernie; after all, it is Saturday night."

"True. Well, shall we get our feet wet?"

"We might as well! Just a sec."

She took her shoes off, picked them up, then shoved them into her pocketbook.

He smiled. "Good idea! But what about your stockings?"

"I can't take them off without causing a scene! So I'll just leave them on."

"Why not!"

He took his shoes and socks off and picked them up.

"Let's go!"

"Right, Bernie!"

They went outside.

They walked leisurely. The rain had cooled the temperature down from earlier, but it was still muggy.

"This is nice!," said Rhoda.

"Ever walked barefoot in the rain, before?"

"Yes, when I was a kid."

"So, we're kids, again!"

They walked by a small park. A large puddle had formed in the grass there. Seeing this, Bernie walked into it!

She laughed. "You're a lunatic!"

"Come join me!"

She walked into it, too. They splashed around for a bit. Then they hugged and kissed each other. Then they got out and continued walking.

His car was nearby. They got in, and he drove her home.

2.

They got out of the car and she led him into her apartment.

"Want some coffee?"

"Sure, thanks."

"You can sit down while I make it."

"OK."

He sat on the couch, and she brewed coffee.

"Cream and sugar?"

"No cream, two lumps."

She brought the coffee over and sat down next to him.

"Now, my feet are cold!"

"Want a massage?"

"That would be nice, thanks!"

She put her feet in his lap, and he began massaging them."

"That feels wonderful! You have nice hands."

"You have nice feet!"

"I told you before, I have big ugly feet! But thanks for saying otherwisw."

They drank their coffee, and he continued his massage.

"Thanks, Bernie, but I'd like to be getting to bed, now."

"You're throwing me out?"

"That's right."

"OK."

She straightened up. He put his shoes and socks back on. Then they got up and hugged and kissed.

"The next time we wak in the rain, I won't wear stockings!"

"That's a plan!"

"Listing, thanks for this evening. The meal was great, and the walk in the rain was fun!"

"Yes, it was. I'll call you later, Rhoda."

"I'll wait for your call."

He left.