via CHATTER:
mousethedj: I'm going on a long overdue, trip. There's some stuff I need to take care of back home in New England. I'll be back on Friday. I'll have my phone with me, so feel free to text, chat or call. :-)
TerminalVincent: Everything Ok, sweetie?
mousethedj: It's just time for my annual trek to the family. I think that's why I've been feeling so glum. Plus, Izzy's parents want to see me.
TerminalVincent: Oh dear. I didn't realize it was that time of year already! I'm so sorry. I'll B here when U get back. W/ a GIANT bottle of gin.
mousethedj: Yeah, I almost forgot to go, so I'm off by a week since I was enjoying hanging out with Eep. I may, indeed, need the gin. :-)
TerminalVincent: I don't doubt U will. It'll B waiting 4 U. Take care of urself.
CreepyEep: Have a good trip! I'll try not to be too surly a bastard while you're gone. No promises, though.
mousethedj: I'd invite you to go with me, but it's going to be a bit of a downer. I usually go home to visit my parents and Nana's grave. And, see Izzy's parents. It's something I, usually, do alone.
CreepyEep: Oh. Oh! Shit. Yeah. Fuck. I understand how that goes. I mean, don't feel obligated or anything, but if you want company... And I totally understand if you don't.
mousethedj: Thank you. I don't think you want to hang out at a cemetery while I say hi & then look through photo albums with Izzy's family.
CreepyEep: Oh fuck no it doesn't. But, it doesn't sound like much fun for you either and I thought maybe you might want company. I'm not trying to bully you though! I know sometimes the last thing you need with this shit is someone making sappy eyes at you.
mousethedj: Well, to be honest, I like parts of it. It sounds silly, but I sit with my parents & Nana and tell them what's been happening...
CreepyEep: No. That makes sense. I do the same thing. Or, I did for a long time. Forget I said anything.
mousethedj: Do you *really* want to come with me? I've never brought anyone with me before
CreepyEep: Not if you want to be alone. I'm just trying to be... um. I dunno. I guess I'm just trying to figure out the right thing to do.
mousethedj: You're doing it... it's really sweet of you & I appreciate it. Um, how are you with airplanes? Can you get off work on such short notice? Because, if you're serious, I'll book a seat for you, too & move my flight to later this afternoon.
CreepyEep: Yeah. I am. I should be able to get a coupla days off. God knows we're not busy. I have to warn you that I get airsick though.
mousethedj: I get airsick, too, so I know all of the tricks. How quickly can you be packed? There's a flight @ 5:45pm. Oh, do you have cold weather clothes? If not, I'll bring extra for you.
CreepyEep: I can and will. It's not like I don't always wear the same 5 things anyway. And I've got a jacket that will probably work. May work. I think. How cold are we talking?
mousethedj: well, we're flying into Boston & then driving to Groton, so it'll be cold. I'll bring stuff for you. ... it's not too late to change your mind, I won't be offended.
CreepyEep: Fuck no. I'm not going to let a little cold weather scare me off. Plus, I just got my boss to agree to the time off. You're stuck with me now. I can't promise you won't hear me saying, "Fuck it's cold" every 10 secs. This'll be the furthest North I've ever been.
mousethedj: Wonderful, I'll head over and get you right now. Thank you for coming with me, it means a lot.
CreepyEep: No problem. This shit sucks. It always feels better when you force someone else to suffer with you. (Kidding!)
Sitting in the airport, waiting for their flight. Mouse rests her head on Eep's shoulder and tries to ignore the screaming child sitting ten seats away from them, "I hate sitting in the airport. Did you feel like the security people were enjoying themselves a little too much with us? That baby wailing is making it impossible to have a conversation, let alone think."
"Oh God. Don't I know it? Someone REALLY needs to shut that baby the fuck up. Can we put it in a pet carrier?"
Mouse tries to suppress her laugh, "Sadly, I think they'd frown on that."
Eep grins at her, "Well, it looks like a Shi Tzu. I don't think they'd notice."
Standing in the Rental car facility, Mouse is attempting not to kill the "friendly" attendant. While being told it'll be just one more second for the past 300 seconds, she decides to text Eep at the baggage claim: "I'm sorry picking up the rental car is taking so long. Apparently, they messed up my reservation... We might get an upgrade."
"It's ok. I'm just sitting here listening to this lady in the lounge tell me about her nipple piercings. She's gotta be 79."
"oh god, I'm sorry. I think I'll ruffle her feathers a bit & tell her to lay off my man in my best Boston accent. :-)"
"Please hurry. She's scooting closer. Help."
Finally, after much arguing Mouse is climbing into the rental car, before she leaves the lot, she texts Eep: "The car is ready, so I'm on my way to get you."
"Hurry!"
While driving to Groton from Logan Airport. Eep's phone chirps, alerting him to a text message, it's from Vincent: "So. Where R U, luvr?"
"What? What the fuck are you talking about?"
"Ur w/ Mouse, aren't U?"
"Yeeeeeeeeah. Why?"
"Aren't U the chubby bunny, getting 2 go w/ her 4 her yrly sabbatical?"
"What the fuck are you TALKING about? What the fuck's a chubby bunny?"
"It's the fat rabbit. The favorite."
"Oh for fuck's... Jesus. Still a little jealous? By the way, Mouse says to shut the fuck up."
"Now. Now. Don't get ur knickers in a knot. It's sweet. ;}"
