Gentle or roaring

Jason knows he did keep Katie up a little bit last night, but doesn’t bother to point that out. He knew that Katie didn’t mind…her heart was too big.

Eating breakfast, Jason knows it’s been a while since he’s had a good breakfast like this. He usually just grabbed some juice on the way out, and if he happened to be hungry, he might get something from the breakroom. Otherwise, his stomach usually waited until lunchtime for anything like this…. It was a nice change.

Finishing up, Jason heads to take a shower, and is quick about getting ready, knowing that not only is he late, but he’s making Katie late too.

Finally, he emerges from the hallway, his hair still wet, sinking down in the living room chair to pull on his boots to lace them up. “Sorry we’re a bit late this morning,” he apologizes aloud. “Where do I need to take you first? Home? Then work?”

A subtle flux in his emotions signals that he’s still thinking about yesterday, still guilty from their argument…still wondering if they’ve truly moved passed it or not.



Axel returns a smile to Jess and nods. “Mornin’.”

His eyes dancing, he looks at Mabel with a grin. “Nope, I’m good with just the coffee.” Taking a sip, he sighs. “Mm…and it’s an awfully good. Thank you.”

Just sitting and sipping slowly, Axel finally eyes Jess again. “So does the morning ease you gently into the day, or does it come in roaring, disturbing sleep to yank you into daylight?”