#bergen_county

"Thanks. Not really my achievement, but...."

"Oh, I didn't want to hand you a medal, just... a nice turn of life for most folks. " He says "Thought I'd congratulate you. Can't tell me you're not eager to meet the twins"

He nods. "I look forward to it. I also know how it can be, and I can respect them and wait until they're ready for visitors."

A nod "Fair nuff. If you need me t cover one of your patrols when they're ready for visitors, let me know"

"I will."

A grunt and nod "Baby sitting will probably be a gift in high demand now and then."

Frank nods, working "Probably."

"You think this is going to slow your plans down for Alaska any?"

A slight pause, then he keeps working "Haven't talked to Brekke about it."

"Yet."

A nod , and he leaves that at that. Clearly not for discussion with HIM first.

"You applying ALL the screws?"

"All that need it."

"mmph" he lets it go "All right. You want a drink brought out while you work? I'm about to get a beer and it won't kill me to pick you up a cider or water or coffee"

"No, thank you. Got water in the Rig."

He nods "Okay. Then I'm getting that beer . See you around"

"Mmphm."

A grunt in response and.. off he goes.

Frank will find a pot of coffee waiting in the lodge when he is done, or a cold cider option. But that.. will be a bit

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