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Tomorrow Part 96

"This term went so quickly, I can't believe the holiday is starting tomorrow.  Actually, the hard work is starting tomorrow."  Paul said with a grin.

"Well, see it as the start of a new tomorrow, sometime we'll have to move on from childhood to become adults," Gregory said.

"That's true, for some it comes sooner than later, but I think Theresa appreciate it, she said so."

"That's good, I still have to look for jobs, but I don't think it'll be too difficult, most people like to clean their gardens this time of the year."

"Enjoy it and make the best of it, I know you can."  Paul smiled at Gregory.  "I hope you make enough money for your first month's rent." 

A cold wind was blowing when Gregory exited the bus, he ran to the house to put his backpack away before going to Linette's.

When he entered the lounge,  she was waiting for him.  She ran into his arms for a long and tender hug and a kiss.  "Look at you, I've missed you so much.  It's so good to see you again," she said as she hugged him again.

He put his backpack away and went to the kitchen to find father John.  "Hi Gregory,  it's so nice to see you again, how's school?"

"Good to see you again father and school is good.  I wonder if you might know of anyone that needs somebody to help in their gardens during the holidays.  I would like to do some garden jobs for pocket money.  I want to save up to enable me to rent my own piece of land when I finish school next year."

"Well, that's a marvelous idea, I'll give you a few addresses of older people, that might be interested, most of them might have seen you at church."

"Thank you, Father, I'll appreciate that."

"Are you going to Linette's place?   Thank you for the lasagna Linette, it smells so good, I can't wait to eat it."

"Well, if that's on the menu for tonight Linette and I better get going, goodnight Father, see you tomorrow morning."  He took Linette's hand as she waved Father John goodbye.

Thea was also pleased to see him again.  He asked her if she knew anybody that would need somebody to clean their gardens and she gave him a few addresses of friends and colleges.

"Are we going to see each other over the holidays?"  Linette asked with a lifted brow.

"What time do you finish your horse riding lessons?  He asked.

"Most of the time at three in the afternoons, but I'm going to miss our early morning rides together."  She pouted.

"Well, that's not negotiable, we'll do our horse riding at seven-thirty, then I can start gardening at eight and I'll see you again at three, does that sound good,"  He side hugged her and kissed her on her head.

"That's why I love you so much,"  Linette said and looked at him with a big smile.  "You always know the best way to sort things out.  I love you, Gregory, don't forget it."

"As long as you remember I love you more."  He draws her into another hug.