the colony

Characters: Alice, Louisa May
Location: Medford, Doc Smith's house
Summary: Alice asks Louisa May to come and join the group. In the process, she tells her about Leo. It does not go very well.
Rating: PG

( Oh, hell no. )

Characters: Jack and Searle.
Location: The Farm.
Summary: Searle gives Jack her Christmas present and it’s quite the emotional occasion.
Rating: PG

( Making a joke was easy and comforting, even when she was speaking into his shoulder. )