Love at the Shore Page #2

-No, I love dogs.

I mean, I like them,

my daughter loves them.

My ex-husband keeps

promising to get them one

'but I'm just too busy

to commit to a dog right now.'

'I mean, it just wouldn't be

fair to the little guy.'

Especially considering

I have this book deadline

and I'm not quite sure

how I'm gonna hit it.

You're a writer.

What do you write?

Like, novels or plays?

Teen fiction.

It's a lot harder

than it sounds.

Which is why I can't risk

any distractions right now.

So, I was hoping

you could keep Tank

on your side

of the fence, so to speak.

No can do.

What?

There is no fence.

It's a shared patio.

But... you know what I mean.

Also, I don't know

if you realize

but the walls are,

like, paper thin.

So, if you could keep

the music down past, say...

Look, Jenna, I really appreciate

you bringing Tank back

but, I live here

year around.

Right. You don't even

have any plants.

What's that got to do

with anything?

Never mind.

You were saying?

I get that you're gonna

be here for a month...

It's five weeks, actually.

Right. Either way,

I mean, I'll do my best

but you might wanna just

learn how to relax.

I'm sorry,

you want me to relax?

Yeah, I mean,

it might be good for you.

Just as a suggestion.

Anything else?

No, I think we're all set.

Good boy.

Relax.

Telling me to relax?

Please, I'm totally relaxed.

Hey, so forget this

two-week rule.

I need your help.

Yeah, I think that should do it.

If I had my way, I'd lock

you two in detention

until you worked it out.

But there's nothing to work out

because I called it.

So, he is Mr. Slack?

And completely arrogant,

which is a deadly combo.

I thought you said

this wall was for the dog.

It is.

It totally is.

Come on,

don't make me look crazy.

I just think

it's a little extreme.

Or an easy solution.

Alright, now listen

you want me to start

building a moat?

This is far as I can go.

Right. A moat.

See, that would be extreme.

-Hey.

-That was fast.

So you got my note

about all this?

Yeah, I got it.

I just didn't think anyone

moved that quickly.

On anything,

especially a wall.

Well, it helps

to know a contractor.

I thought it would help

to marry one

but I'm still waiting

on my new porch.

Well, that's because I've been

so fixated on you, dear.

You're lying,

but at least

'you sound cute

when you're smiling.'

Sorry.

Maureen and Ian.

-My good friends from home.

-Hi, Ian.

-Nice to meet you.

-Lucas.

-Hi.

-Hi.

We've heard so much about you.

All good, of course.

Now you're lying.

-Should we go?

-Yeah, I think we should go.

-Yeah, thanks. Thank you.

-Yeah.

I appreciate it.

See you guys.

Just so you know,

the wall is for Tank

to help me relax,

as you so poetically put it.

Sure, it is.

What's that supposed to mean?

Don't go too far.

Stay where I can see you.

Okay, mom.

'Have fun.'

'Be safe.'

'But have fun.'

I'm just saying I get it.

-Get what?

-I get it.

I'll keep my furry kid

on this side

if you keep your kids on,

that side.

You want me

to keep my kids contained?

It only seems fair.

Doesn't it?

Alright, fine.

Yeah.

I feel better already.

How often do you walk him?

I don't know,

he's kinda low-maintenance.

'Cause I can do it

if you want.

I think we're good.

Or I could teach him

how to sit or roll over.

I bet you're

a really good swimmer, right?

-Since you surf all the time?

-Come on, Tank.

-Well, I wasn't always.

-But you are now.

You guys always this

chatty in the morning?

Not me, she's the early riser.

Which is why I can walk

your dog.

He likes to sleep in

while I'm surfing.

Do you think you can

give me some pointers?

-Come on, Tank.

-On surfing?

Just swimming,

I wanna cut my time

to make swim team next year.

You know,

I'm not much of a teacher.

-Even if...

-'Sorry.'

It's not really my thing, buddy.

Who wants the first stack

of pancakes?

Nick?

Ally?

I think something's

wrong with him.

He won't sit or listen.

He likes to move

at his own pace.

Kind of like his owner.

You guys need to get ready

for camp or something?

They do, which is why

they should be upstairs

getting ready

instead of down here

bothering you.

Her words, not mine.

Well, what if we're

already ready?

Does that mean

you don't want your pancakes?

I'm sure that Tank

would love to eat 'em.

No, he prefers

small children.

I'm kidding.

Cute.

Did you put

chocolate chips in them?

I might have.

Yes, come on.

I'll meet you up there.

Well, have a nice day.

I always do.

What are you thinking, boy?

Me too.

Alright, good job, guys.

Let's break for lunch.

Alright, come on, dude.

Those fish tacos are

calling your name.

I'm not really that hungry.

Yeah, well, I can't have anyone

passing out on my watch.

So, you're gonna have

to eat something.

I promise they're worth it.

Hi.

'Hey, you.'

'Looks like I'm just in time

for fish tacos.'

Well, yeah, well, this week

you're gonna have to

cut in line.

-They're a hungry bunch.

-What?

You didn't save me one?

I'm gonna find some new friends.

Good luck with that, McKennon.

How's Nick doing out there?

-You know him?

-Neighbor of the month.

Well, he starts off strong

and then he just

sort of picks up.

But I'm sure he'll get there.

I'm sure he will.

What the...

Yeah, alright.

Come on, man,

I'm trying to work.

You're my man.

Yeah.

Am I the only one

who works around here?

Nah, I'm just kidding.

But seriously, am I?

If you haven't noticed,

volleyball is hard work.

Yeah, especially

when you're winning.

Hey, don't get ahead

of yourself, we just started.

Yeah, well, I just started too,

and it's not going so well.

So, I was hoping that maybe you

could just turn the music...

Keep it quiet down a bit?

Yeah, that would be awesome.

-You got it.

-Yeah?

-Yeah.

-Thanks.

-Alright, what is it?

-Four-four.

'Yeah.'

What? Too loud?

-Little bit.

-We'll keep it down.

-Set it up.

-Come on.

Here is to my beach warriors

and a fantastic summer at camp.

How long is it again?

Well, that's the spirit.

Can we cheers now?

Yes, cheers.

Maybe I should just

learn to surf instead.

Why would you wanna do that?

We don't normally

live near the beach.

I don't know,

our neighbor does it.

Yeah, I'd rather you not try

anything our neighbor does ever.

Okay, now tell me

how you really feel?

No, it's not a feelings thing,

it's a health and safety thing.

-Sure.

-What? It is.

-Who wants steak?

-Alright.

Rise and shine, monkeys.

It's the weekend.

What time is it?

I'm hungry.

Then I guess we better hurry up

and figure out

what we're gonna do?

We could go

to the sand dunes

'or the butterfly park.'

Can we just go to the beach?

Yeah, I guess we could

go to the beach.

I don't know,

what do you wanna do, Ally?

I wanna go to the beach.

Alright, the beach it is.

Let's do it.

You're doing

a really thorough job.

I can still see your toes.

Yeah, maybe we should just

let 'em breathe a little bit.

Nope, I need another bucket.

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