The Librarians And the Advent List

Dec 15

It was late afternoon when Cassandra went to find Stone for that day's outing. They were both feeling better, so she decided that they would be up for an outdoor adventure. This one would be short and sweet really, but it was one Christmas tradition that actually dated from her childhood.

She came upon Stone talking to Flynn.

"Thanks, man," Stone said patting Flynn's shoulder.

"Any time," Flynn grinned. "Ah, Cassandra, that means it's time for me to bail. Have a nice time." And then Flynn was gone.

"What was that about?" Cassandra asked puzzled. She noticed Jacob putting an envelope in his jacket pocket.

"Oh, he was doin' me a favor. I mentioned our little Advent adventure the other day, so I reckon he thought you were fetchin' me. Which you were right?"

"Oh, well that explains it. And I was. Do you have a coat?"

"I do. Seeing the tree at Rockefeller right?"

"Yes," Cassandra drew that out, looking at him quizzically. "How'd ya know?"

"Elves," Stone winked at her. She threw him a look and he chuckled. "I might have heard you telling Jenkins where we were going."

"Oh," she blushed a little. "Yeah, I did."

"I'm looking forward to this," he told her a little later as they bundled up and prepared to go through the door to New York City. "I've seen it on tv and always wanted to see it in person."

She smiled. "This is the one thing my parents took to me to see every year. New York tradition they said. It actually won't take too long to see everything. Then maybe we can find dinner or something?"

"Maybe," Jacob shrugged and Cassandra inwardly sighed. One step forward, one step back.

The door opened across the street and soon they were taking in the wonders of the lights. Cassandra was right, it wasn't a very long visit, but it was impressive just the same.

Cassandra was talking about finding something else to do while they were in town when Jacob put a hand on her arm.

"I got a better idea," he said, reaching into his pocket and pulling out the envelope. He showed her the contents and her eyes widened.

"You got us tickets to the Rockettes show?"

"Well, Flynn knows someone."

Cassandra squealed and threw her arms around him.

"Okay, I take that as me doin' good?"

"You done real good," Cassandra said mimicking his accent. Then she went back to her own. "I have always wanted to go but never got the chance."

"Well, it looks like it'll be fun. And I feel like I owe you."

"You don't, I would be doing this stuff anyway. Though it's been lots of fun having your company."

"Yeah?"

"Yeah," she beamed.

Jacob studied her for a moment but then decided against what he was going to say. "Let's go see the show."

"Let's," she said, beaming at him and letting the moment sit. Sometimes it was best not to say anything at all when it came to whatever this was with Stone. Besides, she knew they were going to have a fantastic time.