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Justin smiles. "I like the rain too. I like fishing in the rain once in a while. Tonight it's over to Ma's for supper though. If I skip on account of fishing, she'll whack me upside the head so hard I'll probably still be black and blue come tomorrow."

His eyes sparkle teasingly. "So I guess the thing to do is let it rain while I go over there for supper."

Reaching into his bag, he pulls out the blue frisbee, running his finger over the few dings and notches in it that had been made by dogs' teeth. Glancing back over to Beth, he lifts one eyebrow. He knew she probably didn't have time, but he might as well ask. "Wanna have a round before you head in?"


Having his leg sprayed with sand, Alec grins, his eyes narrowing playfully. He kicks back, sending a wave of sand onto Ryan's legs. Glancing towards the water, he shrugs. "Okay." He picks up his socks and shoes to carry with him and wanders ahead next to Ryan, still getting used to the feeling of the sand.

Once they reach the water's edge, he ventures close enough that the quiet lapping of the water brushes over his toes. His feet sink into the wet sand leaving footprints that slowly disappear as the water takes them away. He doesn't realize he's smiling.

Eyes down, he wanders along the edge of the water, making footprints and stepping into the shallow water just enough to cover his feet. Then turning around, his face wears a sheepish look as he glances to Ryan. Surely he must look funny, like a little kid on his first day out. "You were right," he agrees, trying to maintain seriousness. "It does feel good."