"Yeah, but I'd rather you were here for things like Thanksgiving and Christmas, rather than over there where I can't spend the time with you." Icene smiled briefly, "I don't like the idea of them extending the tour, and while you're out there? Oh lord no do let them do that."
She looked across at Joe, "Besides, we can do something for July 4th I bet, but, the winter holidays are better with this big lunk about right?"