3:03 am.

" uh . . . so . " abdomen held tight by clenched muscles , visible in half dressed attire , a big rudolf out of aspect ratio on printed pajama pants . " been on twitter ? "

" no , why ? " voice is hoarse with morning rasp , body curling in a bit against the bed that feels some how bigger , with more space despite the two of them laying together .

ben robson animal kingdom (6.09)

"When the times comes ... Will you answer the call?"

"i uh — was bored and decided to pop in?"

" are you literally insane ? "

"few scrapes and — you're kidding me, right? look at you!"

" nothing that won't heal , d . i'm fine , i even got checked out by the medic on scene , okay ? "

"oh, really? i couldn't tell — you know there are no monsters in the dark, right?"

" there's just as many in the light , they're just cowards there . "

"unfortunately — apparently, I'm the first person he thought of to come collect you."

" well , bail posted , mission complete . feel free to leave your opinion at the door on your way out . "

𝑴𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑳𝒀𝑵 𝑪𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬 . Outer Banks ( 2020 – ) .