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Chapter 6
" Finally alone again"
Ennis and the girls were waiting at the end of the drive and this time Jack was with them. They all got along like a family. The girls had really taken to Jack and he had definitely attached himself to them. They sort of grew on him.
They played and chased each another to pass the time. As Ennis and Francine rounded the front of the truck, they noticed Alma's car was there. They stood there together as Alma got out. It shocked Ennis; being that when she dropped them off, she didn't.
"Hello, girls," stated Alma.
"Hi, momma," replied Alma, Jr and Francine.
"How were they, Ennis," asked Alma as she walked over to his truck?
"They were great, enjoyed being here," explained Ennis as he met her there.
"Hey Jack can you give us a hand," questioned Ennis.
"Sure," answered Jack.
When they got the luggage in the car, Alma called to the girls, "Well say goodbye to Jack and your father."
"We don't want to go, but if we have to," stated Alma, Jr, while hugging her dad. After her, came Francine's turn. Then they both ran to Jack and almost knocked him over. For Jack it was a huge compliment. He finally knew the girls accepted him. Ennis stood with a smile on his face because he too was extremely grateful.
"Well see ya soon, daddy," claimed Alma, Jr.
"You betcha, darlin," Ennis replied estaticly, as he walked over to Jack, who is leaning on the truck's door.
"Take care Ennis . . . Jack," stated Alma, shaking both the men's hand. "Jack thanks for giving my girls a great time."
"No problem, Alma," replied Jack as he tipped his hat to her.
"You to Ennis, thanks for this, I hope we can do this every year," Alma said.
"Sure, I don't see why not, right Jack," stated Ennis.
"No, I think it's a great idea," replied Jack.
"Well guys, I'm gunna head out, the girls are waiting," Alma said as she turned and headed to her car.
"Hey Alma, wait," said Ennis while meeting up with her before she got too far. Ennis pulled her close so she could only hear him.
"Why are you being so nice, this isn't like you," questioned Ennis?
"If you want, I could be the same old bitch," stated Alma.
"No, that's ok, I just wondered," said Ennis.
"Well, I've realized you two sincerely love each other, I just didn't want to except that you gave your heart over to another man," explained Alma. "After seeing you; long ago, on the landing with Jack; I knew, and here with the girls and him, it's unmistakable."
"You have no idea how this feels, Alma," stated Ennis as he took hold and hugged her.
"Ennis," Alma whispered, "Jack is a really nice looking man and you deserve what you two got going on here, hold tight to him." In the distance, Jack still was leaning on the truck wondering what was being said.
They released their hold. Alma turned, walked to her car and entered it. Ennis stood and waved as she drove down the drive. The girls were watching from the back window, and they too were waving. Jack was waving also as he watched them leave. Ennis walked to Jack, leaned on the truck and put his arm around him. Jack looked at Ennis with astonishment that he did that. Slowly, Jack slid to Ennis and their lips met. They unlocked. He was surprised at Ennis's extreme passion at that moment.
"What the hell was that, Ennis," questioned Jack. "That was from out of nowhere."
"Well, Jack, we just got the blessing of our life," stated Ennis. "Alma told me she understands our relationship and that I deserve you."
"I could have told you that," Jack laughed.
"Damn you, Jack," Ennis said while slapping Jack in the shoulder.
They started to chase each other now, around the truck. 'Who could capture who first?' Running wildly, Jack tripped and landed face first into the dirt. The two of them were laughing so hard. Not realizing where Jack fell, Ennis stopped at the rear of his truck. Next thing he knew, he was falling. Jack had crawled over to him; out of sight, and yanked his scrawny ass down.
They rolled around a bit, covering themselves with dust from the drive. When they came to a stop; Ennis laid flat on his back, arms out stretched. Both were out of breath and all they could do was laugh. Finally, they were able to look at each other without cracking up. The men got up, walked over to the truck, dusted each other off and got in. Time to get back to the cabin. They had spent enough time messin around. On the way back, it seemed nothing could change this life these two men shared.