Chapter 7 - Night in a Cabin
Barbara held onto Brian as he drove the snowmobile. Stewie held onto her as he rode on the back. He was also holding onto the leg of the Canadian drunk that told them they could have the snowmobile, his money, and his leg.
"Why did we take his leg?" Brian asked.
"We're in their country, Brian", Stewie said. "We need to observe their customs. Uh-oh!"
Brian hit a bump, making Stewie lose his grip on the leg which went flying over the snow.
"Eh, we didn't need it anyway", Barbara shrugged.
"Well, at least we're done with their first leg of our journey", Stewie joked.
"Ha!" Brian laughed.
"Damn right ha."
They continued riding through the Canadian mountains heading north. It wasn't long before the sun began to set.
"Brian, look", Barbara smiled.
The sun setting behind the mountains gave off an orange glow. The mountains had a mixed color of orange and purple looking beautiful as the sun disappeared.
The moon rose as they rode into the night. Barbara shivered. The night brought colder temperatures and they were still heading north.
"How long have we been driving?" Stewie asked.
"I don't know", Brian said. "I lost track. Besides, dogs don't have a good sense of time. Could be three hours, could be three years. I don't (bleep)ing know."
"No need for language, Brian", Barbara said.
"We should be far north by now", Stewie said.
"Hey, you're right! There's the aurora borealis!"
Brian, Barbara and Stewie looked up at the night sky to see bright lights dancing across the sky.
"It's beautiful", Barbara said.
"Yes", Stewie said pointing. "There's the aurora Boreanaz."
In the middle of the lights, the face of David Boreanaz suddenly appeared.
"Hi there", he said. "Things are kind of beautiful up north, huh?"
"Who's that guy?" Barbara asked.
No one bother to answer. The snowmobile's engine sputtered to a stop.
"Oh no, we're out of gas", Brian said.
"Out of gas?"
"It's freezing out here", Barbara shivered. "What are we going to do now?"
"Maybe I can help", David Boreanaz said. "There's an old abandoned hunting cabin about two miles north. You can spend the night there and then resume your journey in the morning."
"Thanks, David!" Stewie said. "Guess there are a few stars in the sky tonight."
As they began walking, it began to snow. The snow came down hard, making the journey even more difficult.
"Are we cold?" Barbara shivered. "I don't know how much farther I can go."
"We'll get there soon", Brian said wrapping his arm around her.
Together, Barbara, Brian and Stewie made it to the abandoned cabin. Brian busted open the door allowing everyone inside. Inside there was a couch and a bearskin rug.
"Okay, this should do for the night", Brian said.
"You should get some sleep, Stewie", Barbara said. "Tomorrow's a long day."
She picked him up and laid him down on the couch. Stewie yawned as he closed his eyes. Barbara smiled and turned to see Brian getting a fire started in the fireplace. She turned and watched the snow falling.
"You tired?" Brian asked.
"Not particularly", Barbara answered. "I just love watching the snow."
He sat next to her as they watched the snow.
"I hope we can get home in time for Christmas", Barbara said as she rested her head on Brian's chest.
"What better way to tell you
How much you mean to me
Than a token of affection
Placed beneath the Christmas tree"
Brian smiled as he wrapped his arms around her in a warm hug.
"The custom started long, long ago
When first the Wise Men Three
Gave gifts of love…
Of love…
To a newborn baby."
Song used: the Wedding Song from Santa Claus is Coming to Town