Getting a grip on the future is as simple as moving on from the past [for Martha, dated 25 Dec]
Quiet Christmases. It's what Lucas yearned for as he counted down the days while stuck in prison, and he'd never had the chance to take advantage of once he'd gotten out. But it was something he relished here.
He and Martha had had a full day, seeing friends, dinner, drinks, just enjoying the sense of inclusion. But now was time for a quiet drink, and just a relax at the end of the day.
He'd sprawled out on the sofa in the main living area, Albion lying in one corner sleeping, and was pouring a glass of wine for him and Martha. "Another Christmas here," he noted with a smile. "Seems so many." He was obviously not learning his lesson - nor was he in a hurry to.
He and Martha had had a full day, seeing friends, dinner, drinks, just enjoying the sense of inclusion. But now was time for a quiet drink, and just a relax at the end of the day.
He'd sprawled out on the sofa in the main living area, Albion lying in one corner sleeping, and was pouring a glass of wine for him and Martha. "Another Christmas here," he noted with a smile. "Seems so many." He was obviously not learning his lesson - nor was he in a hurry to.