little lion man

“Oh you know the usual. They fought and then decided to run.”

She nodded her head and looked over at him, “ I do agree with you, it’s really a nice day. I’m surprised we haven’t gotten any snow yet.” 

“Yeah, I’m pretty surprise myself. Are you one of those hoping for a white Christmas or?”

Cara was sitting on a park bench, enjoying a nice hot chocolate as someone sat next to her. “It really is, yeah. Especially for December,” she agreed before taking another sip. 

“Right? Bit of good luck for once.” He chuckled, looking up at the sky. At least they weren’t being battered by hailstones.

“Up to anything interesting?” Amanda sighed gently and gave a small shrug. “Not really. My boyfriend’s sister is missing and I just ridiculously keep calling her phone, hoping one of these times she will answer…” 

“Nah, just.. work and looking after wee man over there.” He nodded his head towards Daniel playing with a little chuckle. Then he turned back to her with a frown. “Shit, really? Like missing, missing or just dipped off the map?”

“I am seriously hoping you’ve run away. If you could just text me… I promise not to be mad…” Amanda knew it was ridiculous to call and leave voicemails a week after, but she couldn’t help it. She was hoping that one of these times Audrey would pick up the phone. She thought about Julianne and Imogen. She frowned. Why did things like this have to keep happening? She looked up when she heard him speak and forced a small smile. “Hi, Mitch, long time no see…” 

“Yeah, been a while..” Mitch looked over at her with a light smile but it was clear to see that she was distracted or had something on her mind. “Everything alright?”

Audrey grinned a bit and gave a small nod. “I can agree with you there. Limits, what are they?” 

She smiled softly. “I don’t drink a lot usually, but when I do it is certainly to excess…” 

“Oh, yes, please…” She smiled softly and pushed her glass across the counter. “I am bound determined to get very drunk…”

Audrey gave a small laugh and shook her head. “I am sure that’s not true. People are probably just too bitchy to tell you.” 

She gave a small smile and took another generous drink from the glass. She glanced toward him and sighed. “Thanks… you have succeeded in making me feel a little better.”