The Adventures of Max and Leo: In other news, ice cream

Max and Leo are relaxing at the beach, lying on towels under an umbrella.

"I'm glad we get to go outside and enjoy the beach again," Max said.

"I am glad as well, Max," Leo said. "Being rained in really made things less exciting, but at least we made the most of it."

"Yeah, I even saw a waterspout . . . until things got scary and we had to go inside," Max said.

"And sadly, that means we won't be at the pier for the rest of this vacation," Leo said. "It now looks like somebody put a wrecking ball through that pier."

"Yeah, those waterspouts really can pack a punch, can they?" Max asked.

"They sure can," Leo said. "Well, I think I'm going to take a nap."

"I think I am, too," Max said. "Rest well, Leo."

"You, too, Max," Leo said and the two closed their eyes and fell asleep . . .

Leo woke up after napping for three hours, tilted his head up . . . and realized that he was buried in sand.

"Did you use sand as my blanket, Max?" Leo asked.

"I sure did," Max said. "At least I got a decent nap in so I could be refreshed enough to bury you in sand."

"I've seen you do mischievous things," Leo said. "But, this . . . oddly enough puts me in the mood for chocolate ice cream."

"Well, I have seen an ice cream truck drive by while we've been out here," Max said. "I even waved at the driver while I was surfing."

"I was wondering who you were waving at," Leo said. "Why didn't you scream for ice cream so we could get some? I brought some work money with me. I could've paid for it."

"Really, you'd buy me ice cream?" Max asked.

"I'd buy you anything that's reasonable," Leo said.

"Now, I feel bad for burying you in sand," Max said. "Sorry Leo."

"It's okay, Max," Leo said. "I know you want to have a good time."

"I do . . . and I am," Max said. "I love vacationing with you, Leo and I hope we get to do so again in the future."

"I love vacationing with you, too, Max," Leo said. "I'd hug you right now if I wasn't surrounded by sand."

"Well, let's get you out and washed, then," Max said and helped Leo out of the sand. The two went to a washing station and Leo bathed his body clean of sand. Once they did, they looked for an ice cream truck on the beach and found one. Leo handed the ice cream truck operator a couple of dollars and said, "A chocolate ice cream cone for me and a vanilla ice cream cone for Max."

The ice cream truck operator got Leo the cones and the change.

"Thanks," Leo said and handed Max's ice cream cone to Max.

"Thanks, Leo," Max said.

"Of course, Max," Leo said and the two started back for their umbrella while enjoying their ice cream.

"This ice cream is so refreshing," Max said.

"It sure is," Leo said. "So, are you still up for teaching me how to surf?"

"Whenever you are ready," Max said.

"Think you can do that tomorrow?" Leo asked. "The weather is going to be beautiful again tomorrow."

"I'd be glad to, Leo," Max said. "I'm just glad I can teach you something."

"I always have a desire to learn, Max," Leo said. "So, if you ever acquire a skill you think might benefit me, just let me know."

"Will do," Max said. "I'm actually really excited to teach you. This will eventually be yet another thing we can do together."

"It sure will," Leo said. "It'll even make me hope we go on another beach vacation."

"Yeah, we'll surf together as best friends," Max said. "Just like we have done pretty much everything else together as best friends"

"Yeah, I know," Leo said.

Leo and Max made it back to the towels they got up from. The two sat on Max's towel and continued enjoying their ice cream.

"So, what do you want to do after we finish our ice cream?" Leo asked.

"Well, maybe we can go back inside and play Mario Bros.," Max said. "I got to do pretty much everything I wanted to do out here today."

"Yeah, you had a rather eventful day out here," Leo said. "You surfed, swam, took a nap, buried me in sand and had ice cream."

"Yeah, it has been an eventful day," Max said. "But, I figured we could finish it by relaxing with some video gaming."

"Sounds great, Max," Leo said. "Plus, we haven't played Mario Bros. all week, so I'm glad you suggested that game."

"Although, it is nice to play a new game every now and again," Max said.

"It sure is," Leo said. "Plus, I enjoy playing with you."

"I enjoy playing with you, too," Max said. "Thanks again for the ice cream."

"Of course, Max," Leo said.

Leo and Max finished up their ice cream, gathered their towels and umbrella and went inside to play video games.