Stock up

Hearing Katie had to be back to work Monday, Hunter knew she'd have to leave very early Sunday morning, if not Saturday night. He was a little disappointed - he'd hoped she might have at least another week. But he knew she did have a job and, unlike him, she was under someone else's schedule.

Catching her eye, he gives her a little smile, so she'd at least not feel too badly, and he nudges her foot for extra measure.

Mick licks some chocolate off his fork before shaking his head at Katie. "You know you don't need to thank us. This is one of your homes. We're always happy to have you."

It would be at least an hour later before Hunter was saying goodnight to Katie outside his bunkhouse. There had been an invitation for UNO, but he was strangely exhausted and would prefer to get a good night's sleep this time. Standing by the small porch, it was awkward with his crutches since he couldn't just wrap his arms around Katie like he wanted to. A kiss to the lips would have to suffice, and he offers her one.

"Guess I better get in all I can for the next couple days, eh?" he teases. "Gotta stock up for when you're gone."