The Adventures of Max and Leo: A rainy day at the beach
Leo was listening to his weather radio while making breakfast at the beach house:
"Today, tropical showers . . . the high will be seventy two . . . tonight, occasional tropical showers will continue, otherwise partly cloudy . . . the low will be sixty five . . . tomorrow, a few tropical showers, a few may have gusty winds . . . the high will be seventy three . . . tomorrow night, a couple of tropical showers . . . the low will be sixty five . . ."
"Wait, they're calling for rain today and tomorrow?" Leo asked. "Aw, I wanted to go back outside. I know Max will be disappointed."
"Disappointed about what?" Max asked as he entered the kitchen.
"They're calling for rain for the next couple of days," Leo said.
"That is disappointing," Max said. "You did bring your video games, right?"
"I did," Leo said. "I guess we'll be playing on some of them today."
"Yeah, I guess so," Max said. "I was hoping I could surf again . . ."
"I was hoping to go outside myself," Leo said. "But, it does give us the chance to try out that new game we talked about a few days ago."
"It sure does," Max said. "And we're still up for Dr. Mario, right?"
"We sure are," Leo said. "Well, breakfast is ready. How do eggs and biscuits sound?"
"Like a breakfast for champions," Max said. "Let's eat."
Leo fixed himself and Max plates and the two sat down at the dining area to enjoy their breakfast . . .
After breakfast, Max and Leo went to the bedroom and Leo set up the new video game for him and Max to play. Once it was all set up, the two sat down and began to play.
"This is a really cool game so far," Max said. "Some new NBA players are in this lineup."
"Yes and the longtime NBA players we know and love, like . . ." Leo said and then Max and Leo said together, "Michael Jordan."
"I still can't get over what he did when they played the Lakers," Max said. "I'm still trying to learn that move."
"Strangely enough, I'd like to see you do that," Leo said.
"It's going to take a lot of practice to do that," Max said. "For starters, I need a bigger leap."
"I wouldn't doubt it," Leo said. "He does have quite a leap."
"Some of these other NBA players are pretty good," Max said.
"Yeah, like Michael's teammate . . ." Leo said and then Max and Leo said together, "Scottie Pippen."
"He's a great teammate," Max said.
"You bet he is," Leo said. "And don't forget Isaiah Thomas."
"Yeah, those Pistons mean business . . ." Max said.
"Speaking of meaning business, you're doing great at this game," Leo said.
"You're great at this game, too," Max said. "Although, with the smarts you have, you could probably coach this team . . . I wonder if during the next middle school basketball season, you could be a player/coach."
"I have appealed to the principal about that," Leo said. "I already have the whistle and more suits than I know what to do with."
"Wow, you really are prepared," Max said. "If you make a petition, I'll sign it."
"I wonder if I can get your mom to sign it," Leo said.
"You can ask her," Max said. "But, I would love for you to be our coach."
"I even have a basketball court chalkboard," Leo said.
"Dude, you've got everything, but the job," Max said. "You're going to save the school quite a bit of money by bringing all that stuff."
"I'm sure of it," Leo said. "They're probably too busy upgrading the technology in the teachers' classrooms anyhow."
"Like it could get any better than having a TV in the classroom," Max said.
About an hour later . . .
"We won the game," Max said.
"We work so much better when we cooperate," Leo said. "I hope you'll never forget that."
"I won't, Leo," Max said. "So, are you up for Dr. Mario?"
"I sure am," Leo said. "Let's get it going."
Leo set up the game for himself and Max and the two began playing.
"Just so you know, Leo, I enjoy playing this game with you," Max said. "If something happens in the future and we have to go our separate ways, I wish there was still a way we could play this game together."
"That would be really cool," Leo said. "Max, you've become half the visionary I am."
"I guess we'll keep dreaming," Max said.
"Yep, we totally will," Leo said.
Thirty minutes later . . .
"Wow, we did great in this game, did we?" Max asked.
"Yep, we sure did," Leo said. "In fact, I've worked up quite an appetite."
"Me, too," Max said.
"How would you feel if I fixed us some ravioli?" Leo asked.
"That would be fantastic," Max said.
Leo and Max went in the kitchen. Max sat and watched Leo cook.
"Just like when we went camping, I'm glad we're able to have our day of fun, even when we are rained in," Max said.
"Me, too," Leo said. "I did want to go out and enjoy the beach some more, but I'm glad I remembered to bring enough indoor activities for us to enjoy when we're rained in."
"Yeah, it seems like we have fun no matter what we do," Max said.
"Yes, it does," Leo said. "That reminds me, I want to ask you this, did you wanted to stay longer than a week? Dad did say we can stay here as long as we wanted to."
"I would love that," Max said. "I'd love to enjoy the ocean water some more by means of swimming and surfing."
"Yeah . . . I think I used up most of that VHS tape recording you surfing," Leo said.
"Hopefully, you got some quality action shots of me at work," Max said.
"I played through it and I actually did," Leo said. "It was like you owned that ocean."
"That's what I was going for," Max said. "Maybe you ought to surf with me."
"Eh . . . no, thanks," Leo said. "I'll just watch you."
"Leo, are you sure?" Max asked. "It's a lot of fun."
"I'm sure," Leo said.
"Leo?" Max asked. "You know you want to."
"Nope . . . I don't want to," Leo said.
"Leo, is there something you're not telling me?" Max asked.
"Fine . . . I don't know how to surf," Leo said.
"You don't know how to surf?" Max asked. "Don't worry. I'll teach you."
"Would you?" Leo asked.
"I sure would," Max said. "We'll start when the weather is nice enough for it again."
"Sounds great," Leo said. "Thanks Max."
"Sure thing," Max said.
"Well, the ravioli is ready," Leo said.
Leo fixed Max and himself a plate and gave Max's share to him before sitting down with him to enjoy lunch.