three weeks

The games were stacked high
Shows all queued up
And the freezer was stuffed - wedged up to the brim. 

The locked eyes from across their 500-piece cat puzzle. 
An exchange of nods confirmed their readiness. 

“What do you think is in all of this for us?” he asked. She always appreciated his healthy outlook, each roadblock an opportunity to grow.

“I’m not sure yet,” she said, picking up a teal corner piece, “but in twenty-one days we’ll know.” 

- b

November 30, 2020