A perfect story for the new year, or any year.
“I found some!” Scott banged on the metal door with a wrench, placed there for that exact purpose.
Metal hinges creaked as the door opened.
“Cool! Bring it in.” Libby held the curtain aside and helped Scott drag his bundles in from the tunnel.
“It isn’t exactly what I was looking for. I was hoping for a tree, but had to settle for trimming a hedge.”
“This will do just fine.” Libby held the cedar branches to her face and inhaled. “Mmmm… heavenly.”
Scott shouldered one of the bundles and Libby followed him, dragging the other down the narrow hallway.
Scott gasped when they entered the common room.
“You like it?”
“I do! You did all this?”
Libby dropped her bundle and sat down. She slung her prosthetic leg onto the tabletop with a loud CLUNK.
“What else am I going to do? I got plenty of time on…
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