Diana's house was finally quiet. The crackling of the fire on the background was the only sound in the living room. She was sitting on the couch with her feet up and the dogs sprawled out on their bed nearby sound asleep. Then his footsteps came into the room and he had two mugs in his hands. " I made a little hot cider with a kick for us. It seemed like we should celebrate surging the day with your family."
Diana moves over slowly and kissed his cheek. " Now I like the sound of that darlin. I will say you were amazing today even if my mama and sister were giving you the third degree for most of the afternoon. You look tired Jason. You were up early making the cookies and pies for dessert."
" I'll sleep well tonight in your arms. That rib roast with all the trimmings was amazing . Benny would have loved your sweet potatoes with the cinnamon and the marshmallows in them."
" Do you have the energy to come outside for a little while ? I have something I want to show you out there."
" Sure anything you want." Jason stood up slowly to go out to the backyard with her.
When he got there he saw that there was a brown box with a ribbon and a tag with his name on it.
" I thought we agreed on small presents and you already gave me this watch Ms. Lindsay." His face softened.
" Darlin this is a small present well at least for a little while anyway." " Go on and open it." She smiled.
" All right." He lifted the lid off of the box slowly and saw a small brown kitten in it with a black tail.
" A kitten?" " Where did you find her?"
" A friend at the courthouse had a cat who had a litter a few weeks ago. This little girl was the runt and he wasn't sure what to do with her. So I took her to surprise you ."
Jason lifted the kitten up carefully. " She's such a little soft peanut." " I guess I just named her." The kitten yawned and curled up in his hand to sleep."
" I love her thank you. But I need to get her things when I go home."
" No you don't, Marissa has my spare key to your place and she was going to get it all set up for her when oh get home. I made a copy of that key to give her."
Jason kissed her lips . " I wanted a pet growing up but well my father wouldn't have them. Thank you for giving her to me."
" You're welcome . I think she will be good company for you and good for your stress level."