This is my first fanfic. This is set after season 10x11 (Joyride). Enjoy!
Chapter 1
Nell Jones just got ready to leave her apartment , when suddenly her phone buzzed. She had received a text message from her boyfriend, Eric Beale.
Hey! I'm ready to
go. Can't wait to
get there
Nell quickly responded.
Me too On my
way to your place
now.
They were going to spend the weekend at Yosemite National Park. While there, they planned to attend the Bracebridge Dinner, one of the park's oldest Christmas traditions. This feast is inspired by Washington Irving's sketches of Squire Bracebridge's 17th century English manor. Nell was looking forward to having some time off with Eric. Things were crazy at ops lately. For a few days, they wouldn't have to think about informing the team on their latest case, or SP Rogers investigating. Plus, the apartment hunt was still ongoing. They had decided to leave early since it would take a while to get there.
After a lengthy car ride, they checked into the Yosemite Valley Lodge. Eric and Nell walked hand in hand into the room the manager showed them. It was a very homey space. A small, round table was beside a clear door to a small balcony overlooking the beautiful woods. On the wall adjacent to the left side of the bed hung a flat screen tv. The pillow cases and sheets had a beautiful floral pattern.
"We're definitely going to have fun on this bed", thought Nell as she sat on it.
"These chairs look so cool", said Eric observing the two seats at the table. "It looks like you took some termites and let them go to work."
"Most of the things in this room are made from fine American wood", said the manager. "If there's anything you need just let me know."
"Thank you very much", said Eric as the manager left the room.
"I have to admit, Beale, you do have some good taste."
Eric sat beside Nell on the bed.
"I certainly do", said Eric.
He arched his eyebrows and leaned in for a quick kiss.
"So does that mean I'm in charge of our apartment decorating choices?"
"Nice try", said Nell. She laughed hard at the pout on his face.
After spending the afternoon learning about the park's settlers at the Yosemite Pioneer Center, Eric and Nell returned to their room to prepare for the Bracebridge Dinner. A shuttle was to take them to the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, where the feast is held. Eris rented a tuxedo for the evening. Nell came out of the bathroom in a lovely purple dress. When Eric saw her, his eyes nearly popped out of his head, sending his glasses across the room.
"Wow! You look really, really good", he said with the biggest grin on his face.
"You don't look too bad yourself, Beale."
"You really like the tux?"
"Mmm", moaned Nell as she kissed him.
"You know, we could have our own dinner right here", said Eric giving that look that gave Nell butterflies.
He leaned in for another kiss. He tried to deepen it, but Nell pulled away.
"My lord", she replied, feigning embarrassment. "We have a shuttle to catch. But, we will definitely finish this later."
"Your carriage awaits, my lady", said Eric with a bow and his hand towards the door.
Nell was really liking the new bold Eric Beale.