Morningstar Manor

Micah was early. He wanted to check the place out before Rossi got there. Eventually he got his coffee and sat down at a table.

And waited.

They had loved the quilt Sarah had left and had spent a good deal of time last night in bed, the quilt over them, pointing out bits and pieces they thought they recognized and thinking back on old times.

This morning they were doing it again as they lounged in bed before Nia woke up.

"Isn't that a bit of that netted top you stole from her that one time?" Deacon said, pointing to a square.

"Girl, I'm not even going to lie, I think I shot sparks outta my rear when he was finished," Lee  explained as he worked a dress over a manequin's head, then started to pin the fabric to make it fit.

"Jesus," Rhiannon said with a laugh. "How do we always end up talking about this at work?"

"Cuz it's the only time I ain't biz-ay," Lee said and smirked over his shoulder at Rhiannon and Miri, who burst out laughing. 

It was a fun place to work, at least. Now they just needed some customers.

Kate walked into the lab with a new guy flanking her. He stuck close which annoyed her, but seemed eager to do the job.
She was glad she'd be handing him off to Dr. Banks when he got back from vacation. But for now, he needed to be trained.

"Mr. Johnson," she called, even as she warmed at the sight of Brian. "This is Mr. Lance. You'll be training him. He's going to be Dr. Banks' assistant."

Rhys had actually managed to get some sleep today. He was headed into the hospital later but had a bit of time to himself and so had gone down to the gym and was now in the Mocha for some coffee and general relaxation. Normally that was done at home, alone, but he was determined to try and actually meet some of his neighbors for a change.

And in it this note:

We've spent most of the night trying to identify all the pieces. Oh Sarah it's the most lovely gift - warms us body, heart and soul! BTW I spotted the bits of that dress - the one we put on Deacon, New Years 2004 when he got so sozzled. You have still got the negatives, haven't you?

Love you LOADS

Charlie and D xxx

They'd gotten back from California late in the afternoon and Gabe had spent a few hours in the spa doing a few quick manicures and massages for a few of his clients who simply couldn't wait for tomorrow. He was still recovering slightly from the post Oscar parties and the flight and then working and so decided it was time for a bit of pampering himself.

So a quick change into swim trunks and up to the hot tub he went - a cooler with a few beers inside in hand. With a deep sigh he sank down into the heated water. Hot tub, beer - the only thing he was missing was a companion.

He'd picked her up at her door, with flowers, and wearing a suit, of all things. It was a date, a real one, and they had a good reason to celebrate. The paperwork had gone through.

Connor Bradley was now officially an unmarried man.

"You look gorgeous, have I told you that enough tonight?" He said to Kara as he offered her his arm before they went inside.

Sterrin had worked herself into a lather. Was Declan ever going to stop being a baby about this shit? She'd come home yesterday finally only to find him refusing to speak to her.

She was tired of being treated like a villian in her own home, especially over Callan Fuckin' Mcleod.

She'd gone up to swim in the pool and hadn't stopped until her arms were sore, but she was still irritated. She didn't want to go home again.

Taking the elevator, she went down to the third floor and knocked on Trevor's door, still wet, in a bikini with a towel wrapped around her and a pair of black flip flops.