A Time Together And Alone

The three of us gathered around the breakfast table, the aroma of the food tickling our senses. We had spent enough time looking at each other and the food, and now it was time to eat.

The atmosphere in the room was light and filled with the promise of light and easy conversation. As we dug into the meal, conversation flowed naturally, taking away the initial unease of the night.

Erin shared stories from her side of the the oavm, her voice animated as she recounted the antics of some of the younger pack members. Her laughter was infectious, and soon enough, we were all laughing together, the drama of the last few days now behind us.

The younger pack members were apparently taking well to Margot and Wally's ideas to keep them occupied, and were teasing both of them by calling them boyfriend and girlfriend and sniggering at their back.

Brad, ever the peacemaker, kept the mood at the table consistently light with his sharp remarks, making Erin and I laugh until our sides hurt. It felt