[[ charleston, south carolina ]]

[justdidntseeit]

[ "I'm sure I can make good time." ]
The Palmer Home is even more impressive than its photos implied.

After a warm reception and a short tour from the innkeeper, Kate and Bill return to the third floor to settle in.

Kate crosses the spacious suite and steps onto the piazza, taking in the view of the harbor and Fort Sumter.

"God, this is gorgeous

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[wheelsy_sheriff]

Bill comes away from inspecting the room to join her, stepping up behind her and putting his arms around her.

"It is, ain't it?"

[justdidntseeit]

She leans into him, shoulder blades against his chest, and breathes a contented sigh.

(No ringing phones or unspoken threats here.)

"It's perfect."

[wheelsy_sheriff]

"Glad you like it."

He stands with her, looking out at the view as one hand smooths up and down her arm.

"'Bout time we got away for a bit."

[justdidntseeit]

"We?"

She tips her head, angling an upward glance at him.

"You, sweetheart," she says, her smile softening.

After the hours he's been putting in the last few weeks, Bill deserves this long weekend.