The Park

"Kathy Ann, what do you mean you heard us? You followed me out there? Why did you do that?" Paula asked in a shocked voice.

I chuckled and said; "Now you know what I got teased about. Don't worry, she was just curious and maybe even a little worried when she followed you out to see me." Paula looked at me a second and then at her daughter.

Kathy looked at her Mom and grinned, "Am I wrong? I know I should have minded my own business, but I was curious. I have never seen you so taken by anyone. A lot of guys have made passes at you over the years but he's the first one I've seen you ever chase after. I wanted to know if it was going to work out."

Paula looked at her daughter for a long second and then glanced at me saying, "I'm not chasing after anyone I'll have you know."

When I grinned at her, she added, "Well, not much anyway. I didn't have to; he almost jumped into the net." I laughed and Paula grinned.

"I didn't have a chance to jump in the net, dear. I had already swallowed the bait, hook, line, and sinker." I said. "Anyway you were the one that went after the pole, not a net." Paula swatted me on the arm, as Kathy giggled.

"Way to go Mom." Kathy said with a laugh.

I could see Paula blushing slightly, but I could see something else underneath, a self-satisfaction and love. Love for her daughter and I think for me. Only time will tell on the latter.