#anywhere

"Aw. Hey, thanks for that."

"Oh no trouble. Just the truth" she says

"Believe me, I feel like I'm making up for lost time." Quietly. "A lot of lost time."

"Jessica, you can visit you know? I mean, I realize you're busy there and such so you can't stay for long, but you've got folks who would be happy to stand in I bet. Just for a day or two. And if it helps? Da talks about ye with pride... a lot of paranoia, but mostly pride"

She chuckles again. "You coming down this summer?" She counters

"I am! Assuming ma and da are okay with it. I want to see the Pacific, of course."

"Sure. Let me know when; get them to give you a date."

"Thanks sis." A smile she can hear even if she can't see "I'll let you get back to your big chair, sounds comfy."

Jessica can make whatever comment about comfy, but both soon hang up. Siv rather grateful for a big sister to turn to.

(End scene)