After much careful instruction on the beach Harper gives the kids time to practice on dry land. Now it’s time for her adult helpers to get lessons on what she needs them to do. Before any of them get in the water Harper makes them stretch. She explains how important it and that it will help them avoid injury.

They spend the better part of two hours in the water. Harper spends time with each kid giving individual instruction. Everyone has caught at least a dozen waves before they are done.

The kids all make their way to their towels and collapse with exhaustion. Tina has gotten lunch prepared at a nearby picnic table. She gives them a few minutes to relax before shouting “Who’s Hungry?!” The kids all get up and rush the table filled with sandwiches.

Harper sits down next to Shane who is laying on a towel catching her breath. Her eyes scan the lanky beauty. The slender legs barely covered by a pair of short board shorts. The tight stomach glistening with water. The bikini top that she could get away without wearing.

“How’s it going sport?” Harper chuckles knowing Shane is beat.

Shane looks up, shielding her eyes from the hazy sky, “I’m wiped.”

“Too wiped out to give it a try yourself?”

“Are you serious?” Shane props herself up on her elbows.

“Completely.” Harper gives her a smile.

Shane rises to the challenge, “Ok.” She says standing up wiping sand off her arm.

After much laughing and several unsuccessful attempts Shane begins to catch waves.

“This is awesome!” She says shaking the water from her hair.

“Yes it is!” Harper agrees holding the board as Shane gets on to paddle back out.

“I could do this every day.” Shane begins to paddle out.

“I have extra boards.” Harper says walking along side her.

Shane looks over her shoulder and smiles.

As they wait for a wave to come Shane asks, “When do I get to see you do this?”

“Next time.” Harper smiles.

“When’s next time?” Shane is focused on Harper.

Harper’s eyes are on the ocean’s horizon, “Hey pay attention. Your wave is coming.”

Shane quickly moves her focus back to the water. She prepares to catch her ride as Harper holds the tail waiting to push her into the wave. Something happens and Shane is knocked off balance dumping herself off the board, causing it to flip up on it’s side. The momentum of the wave knocks Harper right into the fin, clipping her on the forehead.