Curtis and Carol ... Update: Big Picture
. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50167142311_7a59455592_k.jpg Curtis Stevens Update When we left off with Curtis, he and Susan had just failed the 112 Day Challenge. More importantly ......
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Things had been odd around the house for a few days.
but Curtis and Carol managed to finish out the week working.
They took the opportunity to share their thoughts more freely
and it became certain to Curtis that whatever Carol thought,
the two of them could deal with it.
The weekend came, Curtis had finished up a few things he had been working on
and came across Carol, still busy with something.
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Curtis
”You still working …
Anything I can help you with?”
Carol
”No … I’m about done, but thanks anyway.
I have just been checking over some invoices
and on the disposition of some pieces Tucker commissioned last week.
I’m wrapping things up now.”
Curtis
”How are things going at the Gallery …
Tucker keeping you busy?”
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Carol
”Well for now …
But I really don’t expect it to take much longer.
Tucker’s made a lot of changes, new additions,
but he’s pretty much got things under control for the time being.
I don’t suspect he’ll need me much longer,
and I can’t say I’ll miss the commute.”
Curtis
”I know the drive can be a pain
and I won’t mind having you around a little more …
I hate to say it, but I kind of like you.’
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Curtis Continued
”Listen … Carly’s having this thing tonight …
Some fund raiser.
Something about a rhino redistribution project in Kenya.
I don’t know any rhinos personally,
But we haven’t been to Carly’s in a while.
I told her we would come, and cut a check to the project …
I hope you don’t mind that I signed us up for it.”
Carol
”Baby … It’s probably not a good time to tell you,
but you should have said something before now.
I really hate rhinos … Nasty creatures.
I’d pay someone to poach them all.”
For the second time in a week,
Curtis and I are stunned.
I mean where do you go with that?
Carol Cracking Up
at the Same Time
”Oh … The look on your face.
I’m just kidding baby.
I don’t have anything against rhinos,
although I can’t say I know any personally either.
Sure, we can go to Carly’s tonight.
If nothing else, I get to see my man all dressed up.
I’ll make a pie.”
They laughed for few moments then headed out front
in attempts to figure out what they were going to do
with the rest of their day.
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Curtis
”Well, where are we headed …
And I guess you are driving?”
Carol
”Let’s go to the gallery here.
It’s been a while since I have been,
or anyone has been, as far as I can tell.
Since I’m going to be finishing up with Tucker,
I’m going to need to find something I can do around here.
Besides … If you get busy with the Council,
You aren’t going to be around as much to keep fixing me dinner.
I know you’ll be glad to take a break from that.”
Curtis
”Oh I don’t mind fixing you dinner …
I have to keep your energy up.
We’ve got a deal you know.”
Carol
”Oh, you are bad …
But I like it!
You really need to hush in get in the car though Mr. Man,
or we aren’t going to get anything else done today.”
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Well … At least they managed to get out of the driveway
and made it to the Gallery.
Hang on folks … Here she goes.
I think Curtis might as well just nod his head most of the time.
Carol
”I know it’s kind of run down baby …
And I would use the bushes before I would trust the bathroom out there.
But … Just think of all this as an empty canvas.
The building is what it is, but not all it can be.
If nothing else, the lot is in a great location.”
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Curtis
”I’m just saying … See, there’s the piece you recently donated.
It doesn’t look right hanging there.
And the whole place needs a lot of work.”
I could have sworn I told that boy
that he didn’t have to do nothing but nod his head and be supportive.
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Carol
”Curtis, honey … Art is subjective at best.
Of course it will require some work.
I’m not really sure what it was we saw running across the floor a minute ago either.
But I, … We, can come up with a Gallery that more than serves
the basic needs of the art community here in Hidden Springs.
Plus … There’s no need in trying to convince me otherwise,
because I already know you are going to let me do it anyway.
Now come here and give me some loving …
But keep an eye out for whatever that was.”
Oh, we know dang well Curtis doesn’t really have a problem with any of it …
And, he’d probably climb to the top of Mount Everest if it would make Carol happy.
I’m still going to have to cut him some slack.
It been an interesting week, Curtis has had some serious stuff on his mind,
and it’s okay if he gets a bit distracted at times.
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The two of them headed home and settled down for a late lunch.
Curtis thought he would run something that might be important by Carol.
Cutis
”You know I talked to Alexander Dixson and Simon.
Both said the Mayor was interested in changing some of the zoning restrictions
on quite a few properties around town.
There’s proposals coming up in front of the City Council
regarding those changes this Fall.
I don’t know anything about the Gallery Lot,
But Han’s Café is definitely one they are looking at.
It’s right across the street,
so I would assume the Gallery might be under some scrutiny.”
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Carol
”I can see where that may be a concern,
but I did a little research myself.
The City took the Gallery over after the last Wilkes
just left it to pursue their fortune elsewhere.
The City had it for some time before you and Susan picked it up.
They basically did nothing with it, and you saw it today.
I know it would be a big job, and I understand why you and Susan
didn't put it at the front of list during the Challenge.
But, we have the money …
The Gallery doesn’t really have to ever bring in a dime of profit.
I don’t care what the City wants to do.
Whatever I am willing to do with it,
is more than they ever did.”
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Curtis and Carol did end up going to Carly’s fundraiser.
Carol brought her customary key lime pie,
and they enjoyed a lot of pleasant mingling with friends they had not seen in a while.
After touching base with everyone, Carol was ready to go home.
Carol
”Drive me home baby …
I had a bit of nectar, it was delicious
But I’m getting sleepy and it’s been a long day.
Did I tell you how handsome you look tonight Mr. Man?”
Curtis
”Yeah … You’re tipsy ...
You didn’t tell me that, and it’s probably the nectar talking now.
Let’s go home.”
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When they got home, Carol felt safe and warm inside.
It had not only been a long day, but the week had been
interesting to say the least.
She thought it would be a good idea to let Curtis know
that no matter what he decided about running for City Council,
the two of them could always find a way to make things work for them.
Carol
”I saw you talking with Simon at Carly’s.
I figure you were probably talking some more about the
position on the City Council.
I mean neither one of you were laughing,
so something has to be up.
I’m not prying or pushing on you right now.
I want to give you all the space you need.
I just want to say one more time, that no matter what you choose,
it’s not something you have to do forever …
And we’ll be fine.”
Carol, a bit sleepy, turned and started off to get ready for bed.
Curtis caught her attention, with a serious tone in his voice.
Curtis
”You know … This week I had the opportunity to learn
some more things about you,
and you helped me make some decisions.
Right now … I know what I am going to do.
It’s just something I feel like I almost have to do.
To tell you the truth …
Forever would be fine with me.”
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I got to say … That boy knows how to drop a bomb!
Carol was seriously in a state of shock, because she never saw that coming.
What came out of her mouth, when she could speak, was a mess.
Some of it ... Well, I would be a bit uncomfortable repeating it.
I would try to translate it for you, but I still don’t think I would get far.
For the most part, Curtis went through motions and kind of let Carol melt.
She was one happy lady.
If you need to be told what her answer was ...
Well … Then you ain’t been paying attention.
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Thanks for stopping by again,
And I look forward to next time.
Y’all have a lovely day!
To Be Continued
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Happy Simming!
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