Only Once a Year By Kajakat "I can't believe it's another year," he lovingly said to her as his hands moved over her side caressing how smooth she was. He dipped the sponge in the warm soapy water and delicately applied it to her. The strokes were gentle, soothing. He spoke softly, reminiscing about the first time they met; how beautiful she looked then and how wonderful she looked now. She was a site for sore eyes and Mike's eyes were needy. But she changed that the minute he noticed her and she kept him enrapt ever since. And several years later, she still shined. His ministrations to her continued, drawing some of the crew to watch. "He's doing it again." Johnny had his arms crossed over his chest as he spoke with Roy. "I know, but he only does it once a year." Roy answered with his hands behind his back. "I just don't un'erstand it, what he sees in her." Johnny voiced his complaint as he shifted his position. Roy looked at him funny and shook his head, knowing how his partner felt. "Come on Junior, let's give him some privacy." Roy patted Johnny's back and the two walked back inside. Mike continued to tenderly wash Big Red, the Ward La France, as he did every year on the day she was delivered to the station. |