May 30th

[scotch_egg]

[At some point in the afternoon, Fell will receive a bouquet of summer flowers. The attached note reads:]

I hope these brighten up your day. Also, don't worry about Monday. It's tradition in our family to bitch about everything. They will care for you in the end

[well, Anthony's side would, but that was the only side that mattered in this equation]


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[Text to Anthony]

I'm here to talk when you need to.

Comments

[serpentinthegarden]

I will, but I'm not sure there will be much to tell. Just some kids hanging out around a fire, us playing chaperone...

[ He was going to hold onto that connection with Alec just as tightly as he could. ]

And we'll still do that 'just the two of us dinner'. You pick the place, wherever you want to go.

[scotch_egg]

[he smiled at that, feeling a bit bittersweet. Who knew that Anthony would be so responsible?]

Don't grow up too quickly.

[it was a joke, but he was surprised how much he meant it]

There's a Pad Thai place that isn't bad.

[serpentinthegarden]

Nahhhh... I'm practically Peter Pan.

[ What he said was - chaperoning the kids
What he meant was - smuggling in some illegal booze and maybe spiriting Fell away under some quiet deserted boardwalk for a cuddle

Look, if the kids got into trouble he would help! But really, what could go wrong at a burn barrel?? ]

Sounds good. I love Thai. How do you feel about motorcycles? I could spin around and pick you up on Tuesday?

[scotch_egg]

I wouldn't argue that. Just leave the tights at home.

[ a smirk, unseen]

No. I'll take a cab.

[they were terrifying]

[serpentinthegarden]

Tights, nah. I was thinking more along the lines of a low-rise.

[ You brought up clothing, you have only yourself to blame! ]

Suit yourself, but you are missing out on an experience.

[scotch_egg]

Low rise?

And no thank you. Are you trying to kill me faster?

[serpentinthegarden]

You haven't been shopping for men's swimwear in a while.

[ Back home he has a laugh over that as he could easily imagine Alec's white knuckle flight down the New York streets. Motorcycles weren't for everyone. ]

Nah, you can taxi, it's cool. I want you to stick around.

[scotch_egg]

Haven't done that since high school.

[because swimming was part of the mandatory curriculum-- but he'd refused to get in the water no matter how much he'd been mocked for it. He also doesn't want to know what Anthony is referring to and glad he wasn't told.]

You too. Wear a helmet.

[serpentinthegarden]

I'm surprised you even did bought one back then.

[ Never a big swimmer Alec. ]

I always do. Cops stop you if you aren't. I do not need a ticket for that.

[scotch_egg]

Wasn't my choice.

And good. Need you around for a long time.