The snow continued to fall in Washington, actually making a beautiful background for the many decorations that the city had in place, from the lighted wreaths hanging at Union Station to the National Christmas tree near the White House. People were rushing around town, trying to do last minute shopping with only two days to go until the holiday, trying to select that perfect gift for their loved one.

It was a moonless night, only the stars in the black sky offering illumination against the darkness as he patiently counted them to pass the time in silence. Counting also served in helping him to not think about his aching muscles, tense from crouching so still for so long. The soft buzzing of the gate caused him to smile. Yes, it was nearly time.

She had slipped silently from her bed, unable to sleep as her mind went over all the things she had been unable to think about in many months. The thoughts were more like wonderings really. Wondering about how long they would be able to stay here. Wondering about how things were working out for Kristin, David and their new baby.

Domingo, 12 de julho de 2009. Surprisingly, Alex was waiting outside the store when he arrived and Paul leaned over to let her in. Her little giggle and the smi.