Chapter 50

Jack woke up earlier then he normally would. Stretching he looked at Hero, "Well, Hero, for the next few days we'll be staying at the Inn. You better be nice to Ann's cat Nora, or I'll have to see if Barley can look after you."

As Jack was packing some extra clothes, someone knocked on the door.

*Gotz is early.*

Opening the door he saw that it was Karen.

A big smile was on Karen's face, "Good morning, Jack."

Jack returned the smile, "Good morning, Karen. What brings you here this early?"

"I came by to see how much work you have to do today."

Jack rubbed his chin "Well, I have the first harvest of pineapples, plus the regular watering I do. Why do you ask?"

"Well, I thought that after you get the work done, we could go swiming at the beach."

Jack smiled, "That sounds like fun. So let me finish packing what I'll need for the next two nights. Gotz should be here soon."

Karen nodded, "Ok. If you haven't made any coffee yet, would it be rude if I made it?"

"I haven't made any coffee yet, but you may make it. The machine is on the counter."

Karen walked over and got the coffee maker started, "Don't you also have to take care of the weeds that grow in your field?"

"Yes, why do you ask?"

"Well, I do know what they look like, so how about I help you out by removing them?"

"Ok, thank you."

Jack then packed his swimsuit into his rucksack.

Karen asked, "Is this sugar in this plastic jar?"

"Yes."

Karen then poured the coffee into two mugs and fixed them with sugar and milk. Then handed Jack one of the mugs.

A knock was heard on the door.

After opening the door, Jack saw that it was Gotz.

Gotz chuckled, "I see that I'm not the only early visitor you have today."

Jack smiled, "Well, Karen suggested that after I get done with the work that needs to be done in the field, that we could go for a swim at the beach."

Gotz smiled, "So as to be not boring, like that old saying 'all work and no play, make Jack a dull boy'. No offense intended with that comment."

Jack smiled, "None taken. Since I'm still young I do need to relax now and then with friends."

Gotz chuckled, "Or say with you wife?"

Karen blushed, "Jack, let's go and get that work in the field done. Let's take the coffee with us." Karen then left the house quickly.

Jack grabbed the watering can and follow Karen. Then getting to the field he asked her, "Are you ok?"

Karen sighed, "Why did Gotz have to make that comment?"

Jack tilted his head to one side, "Maybe we looked like a married couple."

"I guess we did, but still..."

Jack felt that he shouldn't reply. He turned to see Gotz headed to them

"Jack, you do need to let me know how you want the layout of your new bathroom."

Jack nodded, "You're right. Since you would have to add on to the house. How about if you make the current bathroom as the entryway. Have a linen closet in there, then the new room addition, have the bathtub on the south side of the room, positioned for the bather to face west when soaking. Place the toilet and sink on the north side of the room with the sink being to the east of the toilet."

Gotz nodded, "Sounds like a nice layout. Ok, I'll get started. Oh, Karen, I'm sorry if I upset you with the 'wife' comment. It's just that you and Jack reminded me of when Gretta and I were married."

Karen nodded, "Ok, I'll forgive you."

Gotz, "Jack, I can take care of Hero for you while I work on your house."

"Thank you, I wasn't sure if Hero would be kind to Ann's cat."

Gotz nodded and headed back to his house to get the supplies for the work on the upgrade.

Karen rubbed her chin, "So we reminded him of him and Gretta."

Jack nodded, "I guess we did."

"Do you think we would make a good couple?"

Jack smiled, "Maybe, is that a proposal?"

Karen crouched down and pulled out a weed and tossed it lightly at Jack, "Guys are the ones that do the proposing."

Jack grinned, "Hey, some girls have done the proposing. There is nothing wrong if a girl does it to a guy she likes."

With a small grin Karen said, "Well, maybe it was, but we'll see if I really want to marry you."