Jesse the Pool Guy Shocks The Pool of the Living Dead

Jesse the Pool Guy

Chapter 7

By Bob Deakin

‘Twas the night before Halloween and all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Different story in the Blair family pool, which looks like the Pied Piper’s destination after leading the mice out of the village. 

It’s a scene no one should see. Some critters are still moving, but that’s the pump moving the water, right? Indeed it is. The consummate pro, Jesse the pool guy calls in the infestation to the Smart Pools service department. From there, it’s Jesse, his net, and a body bag.

The Pool of the Living Dead

This is an ugly mess that most pool guys would blow off as a health issue and leave. Plus, Kathy from the service department ignored his phone call. This is a legitimate health concern, but Jesse chooses valor over pragmatism.

Once the bodies and debris are cleared, it’s time to brush, vac, and balance. Before anything balances in this pool, Jesse unloads a five-gallon ‘carboy’ of liquid chlorine to ward off the evil spirits from the attack of the living dead.

That’s a Lovely Bird Feeder, Mrs. Blair

You don’t have a pool full of rats without a reason. For that reason, we credit Mrs. Catherine Blair. She loves birds, and birds love her. She spreads so much food, what bird wouldn’t want to visit? And what rat?

The HOA has spoken to her about the excessive bird feeding. They imposed a lien on her home for bills incurred as a result of the infestation of the other residents. She couldn’t give two effs. She’s in her 80s and ‘eccentric’ if not dealing with other issues. Mrs. Catherine can do whatever the eff she wants. 

Rats never miss an opportunity. But Jesse is up for the task. 

I Don’t Want to Kill You, But You’ve Left Me No Alternative

Jesse is a kind man. But it’s his job to kill pollutants, and he’s good at it. It turns out some of the rats were still kicking, but not for long. Jesse triple-wrapped them in plastic bags and passes it off as a ‘peaceful relief’ to their misery.

Mrs. Blair never cared for them anyway. She’s into birds. It’s almost as if she didn’t even notice that the rats showed up. Jesse realizes this, but keeps a stiff upper lip. What good could come of calling Mrs. Blair out for attracting pests? 

Sometimes It’s Best Not To Say Anything

Jesse has matured into a fine young man. It takes maturity to realize that sometimes it’s best not to say anything. Mrs. Blair will be just fine with a little more TLC for her pool. She has a nice son and daughter who look after her. They stop over frequently, yet don't seem to notice the increasing rat population.

He sees a problem, has alerted the family, but Jesse knows when to leave well enough alone.

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