Black Wolves Thanksgiving 6 The Prince was coming early for dinner and staying the night. The statement filled Decker with quiet terror. He was careful, though, to keep his fear from Joshua, who was seriously not taking the holiday well. They sat on the couch while cooking videos played and calmly discussed logistics while Decker tried very hard not to panic. The Prince was sleeping over. You really think we should get beds? Its just one night. Joshua cocked his head back and forth as he made adorable faces at the list hed written out. At Thanksgiving. Then theres Christmas. New Years. Easter. Besides its always good to have a place for unexpected guests to sleep. Not that Decker had such guests for two hundred years, but that was beside the point. The Prince was going to be playing house with Deckers puppy. It meant that Seth was worried about Joshua and was rethinking leaving him in Boston. The prince was young and had made a snap decision and amazingly the Wolf King allowed it. But Seth had had time to reconsider. At best, this was just a prolonged visit to see how well Joshua was really doing. Pretenses can be kept up during a few hours but not a few days. At worst, it was to slowly break the news that Seth decided it was better for Joshua to move to New York. Or it could be something in between, where Seth was going to watch and judge and make a decision later. Whichever it was, this had to be the best damn Thanksgiving ever. If he told Joshua all this, however, it only make Joshua lose it. The boy was in grief over losing his adoptive family but he clearly wasnt ready to interact with them. Still, he couldnt just leave them in the dark. Well, he could, Decker actually thought it be for the best if he didnt contact them at all, but Joshua would be happier if he knew that they knew he was fine. We should go out shopping. Call a taxi. W-w-what? We just made popcorn. Well get beds, table and chairs, a roasting pan, and a Christmas card. A Christmas card? When I was human, there was none this calling people on the phone. We wrote each other letters. Humans had been doing if for hundreds of years. A perfectly fine method of communication. Its sad, really, that its totally fallen out of practice. At least, I assume it has, as we have not seen anything like stationary in all the shopping trips weve done. Ive noticed, though, that Christmas cards are still quite popular. Well send one to your family with a letter inside explaining how happy you are. Thats a great idea! Joshua hugged him hard, wriggling in puppy joy. Hurry. Hurry. Call the taxi. Time is short if were going to get the furniture in place before your brother and cousin arrive. Ill go get some money. In short order they were back at the very bizarre furniture store in Natick. Really, he didnt understand how the modern man thought. The place was like a circus train collided with an entire steamer filled with custom-made furniture. Hundreds and hundreds of pieces of furniture, none of them like the one beside it. The selection was stunning because somewhere out there was an entire warehouse of copies, just waiting to be stuffed in a truck and dropped into places within hours of making a selection. The mind reeled. And some the fabric? Who in Gods name wanted that in their house? Had the entire race gone colorblind since he became a vampire? What do you think of this? Decker pointed at a very ugly print. Do you really want another couch for the living room? Joshua wrinkled his nose at it. I can sit on the floor. If he sat on the floor, he probably end up in a puppy pile with his brother and cousin. What about two leather chairs that match the couch? Oooh, that would be nice. Then the fabric was as ugly as Decker thought. They found the chairs and immediately attracted the same sales person who had handle the purchase of the couch. Well like two of this one. Decker pointed at the one that Joshua was sprawling in. Tomorrow if possible. Her eyes went wide but she kept a smile plastered on her face. Rush delivery is more. Much more, this being the holiday season. Please. It’s a family emergency. She laughed. Just found out that youre hosting Thanksgiving dinner, huh? Yes, well need beds and a dining room table too. Ah, out of town family. The best kind. She led the way to the tables. They go away when the weekend is over. Hopefully. Decker was willing to let the Prince move in, if that was what it took. Joshua eyed the table that Decker pointed out; little puppy dog tail droop. Its huge. Decker patted him on the head. The thing about families is that they grow. And a huge table would indicate that the Prince would always be welcome to come and visit. Anytime. Just that he needed to leave his brother when he left. Besides, a little table would look wrong in our big dining room. Joshua lowered his voice. Its expensive. Money is one thing I have lots of. If I ever manage to run out of what I have, I can always find more. You mean? Joshua held up his hands as if he was holding dowsing rods. Exactly. Is that where you got all your money? Joshua whispered. Yes. Ive been sitting on a small mountain of cash. All Ive spent it on for decades has been taxes and electricity and occasional small repairs on the house. I want to use it now to make this a happy Thanksgiving. The welling of tears in Joshua was the only warning he got before he found his arms full of puppy. Luckily no one was looking in their direction. The saleswoman had been busy copying down numbers of the table and various chairs. Decker unbutton his overcoat and tucked the puppy inside the wool, hidden from sight. We have it stock. You want this and the chairs and you said something about beds? Yes, two twin beds and mattresses. We got two boys coming. A brother and a cousin. Ah, I see. Yes, twin beds! Beds are – she glanced around for Joshua. Restroom. Decker lied. Lead the way. Hell be along, wagging his tail behind him.
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