Katie’s world had been rocked by the passing of her beloved grandfather. Seeking comfort and closure, she turned to her grandmother for answers. When she asked about the circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s death, her grandmother’s response was unexpected, to say the least.
“He had a heart attack while we were making love on Sunday morning,” she revealed, her voice laced with a mix of sadness and matter-of-factness. Katie was taken aback, her mind racing with thoughts of her grandparents’ advanced age and the potential risks associated with their intimate encounter.
But her grandmother was quick to reassure her, sharing a clever solution they had devised to accommodate their aging bodies. “We figured out that the best time to do it was when the church bells would start to ring,” she explained with a sly grin. “It was just the right rhythm – nice and slow and even. Nothing too strenuous, simply in on the Ding and out on the Dong.”
As her grandmother wiped away a tear, Katie couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation. But her grandmother’s next words caught her off guard, adding a touch of humor to an otherwise somber moment. “And if that darn ice cream truck hadn’t come along, he’d still be alive today.”
