Diana Lindsays living room , Callisto Texas:

She had come home and fed Rex and his recently acquired brother Ranger and then after they had water she let them out into her backyard in their area to run and play a bit. She had just gotten settled on the couch while the dogs were out getting exercise and doing what dogs do when she heard her FaceTime sound on her laptop. Then Jason's face popped up on the screen.

" Howdy Dr. Bull." She smiled .

" Hello Ms. Lindsay, you're wearing your hoodie."

" You don't miss a thing do you darlin?"

" Well I know you like it when you're feeling a little worn down so do you need me to visit this weekend?"

" I could probably use your arms around me a bit."

" Then consider it a date. What hurts?"

". I had my flu shot and I feel tired and achy, sometimes that happens with me afterwards."

" Benny gets that way too. I give him the day off afterwards to rest usually if he's not in court."

" I'm going to get into a bath after the dogs come in and maybe curl up early with a good book in bed."

" That sounds like a good idea honey. Remember to drink some fluids and try and eat something."

" I will, now don't you worry about me up there in New York. I'll be fine until you can hug me in person."

" I know but I do love you . I promise an extra hug and some other things to help you feel better. But you can look under your sink. There are a few bath products for muscle aches that might help. I know they're Bella Colon but Benny swears by them when he works out too hard in the gym. "

" I do like her products even if I'm your what is it Texas Tulip to her. You'd think with that ring on her finger that puts the sun to shame she'd handle me better."

" Well Izzy is only focused on her happiness. She's got a bigger loft in Tribeca these days. Says I'm slumming it in SoHo but I like it there."

" Your place is cozy Jason. I like the window that has the little seat that you can sit on and see the city. I don't need a place where I can't find you in it if we live together."

" All right . Why don't you get into that bath and then get some rest my love. I'll call you tommorrow."

" Thank you darlin, are you lookin at the moon?"

" Out my window as we speak." His voice softened.

" Good, have sweet dreams and think of me."

" Always Diana I love you,"

"I love you right back."