Catherine and Johns Saga, Ch - 14____Mother at John’s

            John’s brother returned to the farm. Mother and father were sitting outside in the lawn chairs having a glass of iced tea, and liver warts sandwiches. Buster was so glad to see brother that he jumped all over him.

“Sit down in a chair and tell us about your visit” Mother said.

“John was in good spirit and operation was a good success. I stayed in John’s guest room, it was very restful. I also went to the capital and the history museum.” Brother went on to tell them about the museum and capital.

            Mother packed her suit case. She didn’t pack too many clothes as she could wash her and John’s clothes at the same time. In the morning she would pack home made bread, pancakes, and avocados to take along, with meat.

“I think I should drive you to Johns place, I’ve been thinking we should bring something from Johns child hood. Remember how he cried if his teddy bear wasn’t in his hands? I think I know which box it is in.” Papa had said to mother.

            They woke up early drank coffee and ate cereal and fruit. Brother cam into the kitchen. He wanted to start harvesting wheat.  Papa instructed brother as to what had to be done. Papa told them he might stay till tomorrow. It depended on how tired he was. They got their suit cases packed and put the food and everything in the trunk. Brother opened the door for his mother but in a flash Buster was in the seat giving them a big dog smile.

“Buster out.” Mama ordered.

“Lunch and supper are in the fridge” Mother continued.

            They hug and kiss and then they are on there way. It’s nice driving in the early morning. It’s the best time of the day. They see a doe and twin fawns at the side of the road. Papa slows down so they can cross. On there way to the city a police man stops them

“Your drivers side signal light isn’t working” he tells them.

            Papa explained that they were going to see their son who had operation, and the bulb must have blown out. The police officer told them to get it fixed when they got there. In John’s parking lot they parked in the visitor space. They went into the building and pressed the buzzer. Telling them she was a friend of Johns they said they would let her in. John introduced Catherine to his parents then she told them she had to go to work. As Catherine told there was tea and juice she went to take it out but mama told her they would serve themselves. Papa went to the car to take out the food. When he came back mama gave John and papa iced tea. They talked about the operation, and John told them how he got tired by the evening. He was still taking pain medicine. Mama asked about Catherine. Papa had a large smile on his face as this topic came about. John then explains how she helped him to get surgery and at the hospital she was most kind.  Papa likes her he teased John about her being a girl friend. At 3 o’clock Papa said he was going to leave. They exchanged hugs and then he left.
  By G&G   2011-12,