Exton

Pandora is fascinated with the beautiful job the trio has done on their home; the gardens have that special touch that speaks of the fae kingdom and Gareth's tender care.  She muses and wonders if Ob and her would ever leave the tavern and have a home of their own. Her attention is drawn back to the lawn where Ob is laying in the grass with the kids,laughing as his daughter crawls up on his chest... looking down at him as if she has conquered Mt. Everest. The two are so alike... hair shimmering with jewel-toned highlights and eyes the same icy blue... Chloe reaches forward and touches Ob's mouth, to which he gives her hand a kiss... eliciting a chorkle of delight; and Ob draws her to him, holding her tight as he covers her neck with kisses and listens to her giggles.

Pandora smiles... life is so wonderful at this moment; the only sadness knowing that Grace will probably not make another of these occasions. She decides she will pledge to Grace that rather than mourn; they will gather like this and hold a celebration of life in her honor. Traeger and Rowan are also watching the active children... a short nap after dinner and now they are proving to be true night people... up and full of vigor while both their parents are with them. Pandora has noticed that Chloe falls into her deepest sleep after Ob goes to stone in the morning, as if she feels his rest time and takes hers too.

Ob rises and scoops up Chloe for a moment to hug her before setting her back among her cousins and the dogs... only thing missing are cats; she should mention to Raina that Mortuis has quite a few kittens and it would be good to bring a couple over to control mice.

Her husband sits beside her and puts his arms around her, drawing her close... as if he feels her mixed emotions, and kisses her gently; and then with just enough passion to tell her they will make love tonight when they reach home, Pandora looks up into Ob's eyes and smiles... knowing that she is loved, and safe... and  happy.