Jane and I looked at one another then Jane said, “Axel, you will be in charge of the garbage detail. You have to make sure all of the rooms garbage is cleared out every week and that the cans are put out front for pick up. Additionally, you will be required to service Barb and I periodically as required. As for Astrid, she will be required to make Swedish pancakes whenever they are called for as well as be available to service the three of us as needed. I think that sounds fair don’t you Tony?”
“I think it sounds very fair. What do you think Barb,” I asked?
Barb replied, “Sounds fair enough to me. How about my rent?”
I thought for a minute and then said, “You are our lover. You just need love us, all of us, and keep us all happy. How does that sound?”
“I can do that. You may want to keep in mind, I’ll be pretty rich fairly soon. I do want to contribute to the household” Barb said.
Jane said, “You do contribute to the household in more ways than you can imagine. Tell you what, you can pay for our plane tickets when we fly to Sweden next summer. How does that sound?”
Barb smiled brightly and replied, “That is the best idea I’ve heard in a long time. I had better get a passport then!”
We all laughed as we resumed walking home.