#debukefarmhold

Zara is almost lazy with a happy cordial of tea... plus.. lounging in the warm fuzzy blankets in the mostly cold cave, the same one near the stream that few of evenn the DeBukes know of

Earl with her in the dark

They were told to come to the farm for Christmas, for a bit

but it's nice to have a place to step away from the crowds

She sticks her feet against Earl's side. Cold!

Only a sligght shiver, but he doesn't flinch away. He knows his part of the deal

He does murmur, "Clem is going to wonder where we hid, I think"

"Let her.:

A rumble chuckle, and he gives her a soft squeeze. She could easily squirm free, if she wanted to "The new house needs at least one hidden area I think"

"Oh, aye. One."

A beat, then "You're saying I will be told of one, and have to wonder if you have another elsewhere, aren't you?"

she can see his amused expression in the dark

She blinks at him, innocently.

He probably can't see it, but he chuckles anyway.

"Love you" He smiles. Gifts will be exchanged later, but for now? A secret snugle that no oherr DeBukes know of. It's kind of a present for both

"Love you too." Cuddles! It's sickeningly sweet.

(Fade to sickeningly sweet)