[[ milliways, upstairs ]]

[justdidntseeit]

[ after this and this ]
Kate blinks awake, her sleep-fogged brain registering the fact that there's only one person in bed with her instead of two.

She vaguely remembers Bill's lips near her ear -- "I'm just goin' downstairs for some coffee, you want me to bring y'anything?" -- and her own near-incoherent nnnmkayStifling a yawn, she sits up,

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[wheelsy_sheriff]

He comes straight from talking with Kate Barlow and taking her to her room, back to the room with his Kate and Boo.

Opening the door carefully in case Boo isn't up yet, he steps inside and shuts it just as quietly. He goes to the bedroom first and smiles, relieved, when he sees Boo still asleep.

He can smell the coffee, and needs some aspirin, but heads for the living area first, looking for Kate.

"Hey."

He's tired, and has a lot on his mind, but he still finds a smile for her.

[justdidntseeit]

in Room 2002 for anyone who'd like to visit

Her pen stills over the paper when Bill walks in; she looks up and returns the smile with a soft one of her own.

"Morning, handsome."

[wheelsy_sheriff]

His smile grows and he comes over to sit down beside her, leaning over to brush his lips against her cheek.

"Mornin'."

He sits on the edge of the cushion and glances towards the bedroom before looking back at Kate.

"How's she sleepin'?"

[justdidntseeit]

She sets the notebook aside for the moment and tucks her pen behind one ear.

"Deep -- she's worn out."

She gives his knee a gentle squeeze.

"You were up early."