Sunday, 9 June 2013

Catherine and Johns Saga, Ch - 15____Mothering John



            Catherine came home from work and decided to sit down and relax before going over to John’s place for supper. She changed into something more comfortable. I think I’ll wear a shirt and blouse of light blue, with sandals on her feet. She thought to her self.
“Can I do anything to help?” Catherine asks.
“Yes you can put on iced tea and water on the table.” Mother said.
“How was work today?” Mother asked.
“I have a new patient. He is only 8 years old. He fell off his bike when he was on the street ramp. His leg got twisted under him and he is in pain.” Catherine explained.
“That is too bad he being so young.” Mama said.

            They cleaned the table and did the dishes. John asks if they can go outside and sit on the entrance. He has gotten quite good with his crutches. While sitting on the outside bench John starts to speak.
“I am anxious to get working on my case work papers. Tomorrow they will be delivered by messengers to me.” John says.
“Don’t tire yourself by working hard too soon.” Mama says to John.
“Things have been normal for me at work. Summer is normally slow. There are more injuries in snow than ice.” Catherine said.
            The mosquitoes started biting them so they got inside.
“Thank you for supper.” Catherine said.
“I enjoyed meeting you.” She ended with.
            Catherine went to her apartment and continued to read the James Patterson Mystery. Mother and John got ready for bed. John has no problem falling asleep. Mama tucks him in and kisses his forehead.
            Mama goes into the bathroom and washes her face, and hands, brushes her teeth and puts on a night gown. Being in the city brings noises. She heard sirens coming closer and closer. It’s a couple of fire trucks going by on the road. She keeps looking out of the window. I think I’ll put a movie in the DVD player. “Doc Holidays” is a light comedy. While watching it she fell asleep.
            Mama wakes up and checks on John, His blanket was almost on the floor. She tucks it around him, and then goes to the bathroom. After that she went to bed and fell asleep. When she awoke for a minute she didn’t know where she was. She looked at the clock. It was 5:30 am. She decided to lie there for a while. It seems she did her best thinking while relaxing in bed early in the morning.
            Mama was thinking about John and Catherine. She liked her. I liked the way she talked about the 8 year old boy. She is kind and firm. I want to see her in my surroundings at the farm. Mama dozed off again in thought.
            About 9 o’clock Catherine rings the buzzer on the door. Mama gets out of the bed and goes to see who it is. She opens the door and sees its Catherine.
“My goodness I overslept.” Mama said.
            She pouts water in a tea kettle then places it on the burner. Catherine asked mama if she would like to go downtown to do some shopping and have some lunch. The water boiled so they made their tea and coffee. John can heat it up in the microwave during the day. John came into the kitchen and said good morning to them. He asked for coffee. Mama made him oatmeal and cut up fruits for his breakfast. She put the dirty dishes in the sink to soak. Mama offered Catherine breakfast but she said no that she would eat downtown.
  By G&G   2011-12, 

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