Don’t be mad, babe. Need a little longer out here before I come home. Miss you lots. Any chance you can get a few days off from work? I could fly you out here for a mini vacay.

Angus stared at the message on his phone, mind whirring and chugging away. On the one hand, part of him very much wanted to be cranky and lash out at Bindhi for doing what, in anyone else, would be rank teasing. Except Bindhi didn’t tease. Not like that. And in the months she’d been gone, this was the first time she’d offered to find a way for them to spend some time together. Tapping the edge of his phone gently against the countertop, he pondered her words as he made himself coffee and toast. He knew she had gone out west, the few pictures she’d shared of beach views and surfboards were proof enough of that. Granted, he wasn’t sure how far west, but he was betting on California. She’d grown up there after all. He’d never been out that way and he sure as s**t wouldn’t mind hanging out on a beach for a day or two…

He’d mind seeing and actually getting to touch Bindhi a whole lot less.

Doing a swift mental tally as he sipped at his coffee, Angus figured he had a fair bit of personal time saved up at the garage. The club wasn’t as much of a worry since that was part time and they’d always been good about his scheduling needs in the past. So… why not? He could get Cordy to keep an eye on Sanskrit for a day or two, surely. Or hell, Cuan might be a tiny cat, but she knew how to do things. He was reasonably sure that the guardian cat would be just as good a guardian for Bindhi’s dog as any human. He’d still talk to Cordy though. Cordy had opposable thumbs which was useful for feeding the dog.

THe more he considered the idea, the more he liked it. It probably wouldn’t get his girlfriend home any sooner, but it would help ease just how much he missed her. And it had the added benefit of not having to worry about patrolling and fighting for a night or two. Staring into the nothing for a moment, Angus quickly reached a decision. Brushing toast crumbs from his fingers, he finished his coffee before taking up his phone and tapping out a reply.

As long as I give work a week or so’s notice, I can take some time to see you. Since you’re offering to get my a** out there, you can pick the days and I’ll give my bosses the info then.

Hitting send, he figured that he’d have to wait for a reply since time differences. But he was a little surprised by how quickly his phone beeped at him. Had Bindhi been waiting for him to reply? Or had she just been awake at the time? No matter.

Week it is, cutie. Talk to your bosses today and you’ll have ticket info in your inbox in a few. Plan on being here for about 3-4 days, pack light and bring at least one nice outfit. We’re gonna have us at least one fancy date. Love you!~

Reading the message with some bemusement, Angus simply shook his head and chuckled. Then, he picked up his phone and dialed the garage.

“Hey boss? Angus. Ah’m goin tae be needin’ some time off next week…”