Church
"I'm dying." I breath out, stumbling backwards.
"I'm pleased as punch to see you!"
"You...too....though let me breath, and I'll--"
"Sorry." He chuckles and sets me loose. "But I
did say that if we weren't in the chain of command, I'd give you a big bear hug."
"Oh yes. Florida hugs are always the best." I adjust at my neck a little. "I missed you, too."
"I couldn't be in town and not pay a visit to you rascals." He ruffles my hair a little and makes his way inside. "Where are the others?"
"Oh, Tuck's upstairs, and Sheila's baking muffins." I turn to the stairs. "Hey, everyone! Flowers is here for a visit!"