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Room 323, Monday Afternoon

Dec 20, 2010 08:44

Peter had given a few brief handwavey calls to let people know he was about to head out of town for the holiday. Right now, he was just packing up the few changes of clothing he'd need for trip. Again.

While he'd just been home for Thanksgiving, it was hardly like he could just not go back to Boston for Christmas ( Read more... )

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elephantgadget December 20 2010, 16:19:50 UTC

Helen had been meaning to do this for a while, but it had been hard. She knocked on his doorjamb gently.

theotherpeter December 20 2010, 18:26:43 UTC

Peter looked up and smiled. "Hey there," he said, stopping his packing. "I can't say I was expecting you to drop by."

elephantgadget December 20 2010, 19:02:05 UTC

"I wanted to... to thank you for making me come back," she said quietly. "It was good of you."

theotherpeter December 20 2010, 19:26:21 UTC

"It would've been criminal to leave anyone with that guy," Peter said, still smiling. "Even a worst enemy. But I'm glad you came back, so I think we're pretty square, if that's what you're worried about."

elephantgadget December 21 2010, 00:07:57 UTC

She nodded. "I'm pretty sure he lied, but still... it was hard for me to leave. If you hadn't reminded me of James... Anyway, I just wanted to thank you, so I'm glad all is well."

theotherpeter December 21 2010, 03:34:00 UTC

Peter nodded. "And was I right?" he asked. "I mean, I'm just assuming he was pretty glad you came back in one piece. It'd be nice to know that I wasn't far off." For his ego's sake.

elephantgadget December 21 2010, 03:38:07 UTC

"You were," Helen said. "He... knowing he was the reason I came back... it meant a lot to him. And seeing that... It made me glad I was here."

theotherpeter December 21 2010, 13:10:47 UTC

"Perfect," Peter said, smiling. "Glad you two crazy kids could work it out."

He chuckled. "Got big Christmas plans? Or is this a new thing for you?"

elephantgadget December 21 2010, 14:00:22 UTC

She grinned shyly at the crazy kids comment. She hadn't considered herself a kid in many years. "It's not a holiday we celebrate back home. I just stay here quietly over the break, so no, no plans. You?"

theotherpeter December 21 2010, 15:27:05 UTC

Peter pointed at the suitcase. "Back to Boston to make my mom happy for a week or so," he said. "I'll be back next week, though. I'll be here for New Years."

elephantgadget December 21 2010, 15:42:52 UTC

"Well, then, Happy Christmas. Is that right?"

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