#rivervale_lodge

And smiles

The look of stunned shock on Sylvi's face might be nothing to match Siv's.

And then the moment it takes to register the funny-ha-ha joke.

"Pardon me, Sir, but...Don't DO That!" Sylvi exclaims.

Brekke nods to Frank. "Yes." And she lets go his hand so he may do so.

Frank keeps her hand. "Come with me?"

Elsewhere, Kerri is talking quietly and seriously to Clem. "...something I've been meaning to talk to you about, but there's one thing after another that comes up, and right now isn't the time. Is it okay if I visit you up at the Farm tomorrow?"

Brekke blinks, then nods and goes with him, hand-in-hand.

"Sir." Frank greets as they approach.

"Well, the big news for me is I'm a Fa.." A look then he smiles "Sir Frank, Chieftain Brekke. Much honor to you, sir!"

he bows to both

A respectful nod in return. "It is very good of you to come, Sir Magnus."

"It is." Frank agrees. "Thank you."

"I tell you, Chieftain, your husband was SO Patient with me when I tthought Mountain was a kind of therapist"

A bemused look. "I may have heard something about that. Nothing specific, I assure you."

Clem is telling Kerri "Sure, Calfing was earlier today so tomorrow should be easier'

"Of course not. Confidentiality."

"Of courrse.well.. Ah, I'm a father now, beautiful girl, so forgive me if I show pictures?" A goofy grin

"Congratulations, Sir." Frank says with genuine warmth "And join the club."

"I would be disappointed if there were no pictures," Brekke says. "Congratulations. What is her name?"

"River..." He beams and shows his phone and the pictures "Hey, Vali, get over here, I'm bragging about my dauhter and stepping on your moment"

Vali laughs "Be right there"

And the party continues... joys piling up

Brekke admires the photos of the tiny baby.

"Can't remember when Siv or Jess was that little." Frank murmurs.

(Fade to random chatter , good memories, great company and joy)

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The morning after the transition, Brekke and Frank miss breakfast; they are not to be found in the Lodge.

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((A rumor starts around the barony-THE MOUNTAIN HAS PASSED ON, prompting widespread mourning!))