Dec 17, 2024
Advent Drabble 16 - Pine Boughs
For @auntiesuze
Arthur is fine with greenery all over their house, wreaths on the doors, trees in every corner, garland over the fireplace mantles and balustrades.
But he draws the line at the pine boughs over their bed.
Eames accuses him of being a Scrooge.
Arthur says calmly, “I’m not a Scrooge.” He doesn’t defend himself further because he knows when he is right and he knows what it will take for Eames to admit it.
And the first time a pine needle pricks him in an inappropriate place during an inappropriate time, Eames removes the pine boughs from above their bed.
