#ccsemberclub

CC and Emerson might want to stay at the farm often right now, but more private conversations can be had now, besides, CC wanted to pick up a few things at home.

Emerson putters while she packs.

"Oh my, did you see the OTHER Grandmother's ire at those names?" a smirk "I'm not looking for enemies, but if she wants to tangle..."

"Shhhhhh.... make the woman your ally, Callidora." He urges.

"Perhaps their middle names will be Maude."

"Mmm I could push for that, I suppose. You spoiling my fun with your logic and long term view.. or maybe I'll learn what Grandma maude's middle name is and encourage them to share that.. if it doesn't stink" She picks up "Ah, here is, little hats"

"Mmmm...."

"What about the gloves?"

"Mittens are right here" She picks them up "Can never have too many mittens and booties. They're adorable."

And then CC's phone rings

"Could you get that , my hands are full of booties"

He snorts, and answers it. "Miss CC's phone."

"Bill? It's Caesar... April's in labor.. we're at the farm.."

"Wonderful! We'll be on the way. All is well?" He makes a hurry-up gesture to CC.

CC stuffs more baby stuff into a bag as if there was a rush on them at a market "You're kidding! The day after? Oh my gosh which.. right right wer'e going regardless. Tell him we're on our way"

"I have." an aside as he listens for an answer.

"So far so good, " Caesar says "But uhm.. I don't know.. it's not my birth canal and April's not one to complain"

"Be with her. We're on the way. See you shortly." And he disconnects. "Shall we?"

"It's April." He tells Callidora.

"April? She's my favorite!" CC says then adds "yes, I know you like May Maude best.. we both have our favs. yes, let's go. So help me if a trod is closed I'll go punch a rover and make him open it"

"I do -not- have favorites. I treasure each as their own, unique, selves." Primly.

Dubious brow "mmm... so out of the two of us, I'm the bad guy? If only the Chief knew"

A snert. "I did not say you were -bad- for having favorites, Dearest." A small twinkle; is he -baiting- her?

"I am SO remembering this" she warns /promises/delights in the chance, and off they go to the farm

(And off to the farm)

(And once in the club and warded from most scrying)

"Bull shit you're okay" She says

He laughs softly. "You saw my moment of distress?"

"Clearly. " She says loftily, then gentles "Talk to me"

"A flash of relief that they chose significantly Unseelie names. For the most part." Smirk.

"Bill ,come on. You didn't look relieved. You looked Stricken"

"Well.... Summer is a bit......" he makes a face. "But Autumn and Winter make up for it."

Shes' not sure she buys this "Did you know someone named Summer, Autumn, or Winter who was important for good or ill in your life?"

A soft sigh, and he takes her hands. "There may have been someone, along the line, but I can't honestly say it is an issue for me, Dearest. Sincerely."

"Who was she? to you especiallhy" She gives a squeeze

A sigh. "Summer. A minor operative, somewhat skilled in forensics. We worked together a few times. She had potential."

"Ironic, the name being Seelie" A sigh "Maybe the girl will prefer to go by her middle name or initials?" A kiss on his cheek, "This minor operative sounds like she meant something to you. I'm sorry , I take it she's either passed on, or you're no longer close"

"I seduced her into the organization and turned her. A project, I'd hoped to develop further but she was killed before I could." A shrug.

"And you might have gotten a little attached too. It happens. She sounds like a wonderful lady, and I'm sorry she's lost." She says

"Good grief, Callidora, it was 15, 20 years ago."

"I'll light a candle tonight" She says looking thoughtful

"Good heavens, why??"

"To let the past drift on in a cleansing ritual, and also because youre moment of 'strickenness' was a HUGE fly in my 'yay' three more girls ointment" Nudge

And then she kisses him

He kisses back, exasperated. "I shall guard myself more closely for June."

"Oh don't. I might fuss now, but we both know in an hour I'll be increasingly touched how you shared this with me"

"And an hour after that, weepy over the babies, and an hour after that, pester me for sex......." he smirks.

"Gee.. I need to change up my routine before you get bored with me" She kisses him.. and pulls him to the bedroom

(end scene)