No sex in this chapter!
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I burst out laughing.
"Go ahead and laugh.... what' da say you are called."
"Jake," I responded still chucking.
"This is the best free afternoon show in town, Jake. Those pretty ladies get on these boats in the tropical sun and before you know it they are going native."
"Native?"
"You know, topless... sometimes naked as jay-birds."
I laughed again, I hadn't heard that expression since my Uncle Ralph had used it 20 years ago.
"You got some binoculars in that bag? You'll see. There is a tour boat coming back anytime now. I'll bet half the ladies on it are nekkid. I can tell."
That gave me pause. I answered, "No, I don't have any binoculars."
"Too bad. I know today will be good. The tour boat is out, and them Cuban boys are out on their big boat too. They always have a deck full of bathing beauties, if you know what I mean."
"What Cuban boys?"
"Hell, I don't know their names. But they're twins. They always got pretty ladies with'em. There is a blonde whose built like a brick-shit-house. I think she is married to one of 'em. I don't know which, I can't tell'em apart. But she was even in "Playboy" before they got hitched. She gets naked every trip. And I get to see her in the flesh." He laughed at his own pun.
"So there are two boats out."
"Hell man there are dozen's of boats out, but I like the tourist boats. All those respectable northern ladies who wouldn't think of doing anything crazy. Then they drink some rum and get in the sun! It's amateur stripers on parade. They are MILF's," Frank laughed to himself. "Today's tour group was a bunch of teachers and lawyers. They got on the tour boat and I think a few of the lawyers got on the Cuban's boat. So today I'll see some fresh skin. I've seen all the locals girls nekkid lots of times."
"When you see them can I take a look," I asked, assuming that Jill was on the tour boat.
"Sure, for $5.00"
"$5.00," I exclaimed!
"I'm on a fixed income Jake," the old man cackled.
I didn't tell Frank I was on a fixed income too. I only mumbled, "OK, Let me know when you see the tour boat, that's the one I'm interested in."
I sat in the sand, rolled up my pant legs. My white shins reflected the sun. "Dam," I thought, I look like the white belly of a dead fish, so I pulled off my white courtroom shirt and tie to get some sun. Frank glanced down and pulled a dirty Florida Marlins baseball cap from his back pocket. "Put this on so your nose don't burn."
I thanked him and pulled the cap low over my face, trying to cut down on the glare from the water and sand. I knew Jill would be on the tour boat. She wouldn't get on a boat with the Mendoza's. She barely spoke to them after the first year of law school. After they had stolen her idea for the law review, and after she had stopped dating Juan Mendoza. I smiled to myself, thinking of Jill on the tour boat. I imagined Jill standing on the deck enjoys the scenery. After I confirmed she was on the boat I would walk down the dock and greet her with a wave. I'd blow her a kiss. She would be so surprised to see me. Then we could go to our room and I could shower and change.
It wasn't long before Frank said, "Here comes the tour boat."
I looked up but the only object I could see was a mere speck on the water. "Kind'a far away, isn't it?" I stated.
"Not for these babies. These binoc's are powerful. You gotta look while there still far out. Usually they get their bathing suits back on when they think somebody can see them. Of course some are drunk and stay naked right up to the dock."
It was quiet for awhile, then Frank said, "Whooo'ee, I can see some Iowa school teacher titties."
He sounded like a twelve year old and I couldn't help but laugh. "How about the lawyers?" I asked.
"Nawwww, looks like they are drinking and talking. But them school teachers are dancing and shakin'em."
I smiled, that was typical of my Law school class, they were no doubt debating some point obscure of law. Seeing them again was going to be fun. Despite the circumstances I was glad I was here!
The boat was getting closer. "Frank can you make out faces?"
"Sure, but I ain't looking at faces. Want your $5 worth now?