A Celebration for Nell

[mylandmyrules]

Nell had tried something a little different for dinner tonight. She'd made a large, and hopefully tasty, vegetable stir fry and had stir-fried some beef in a different pan so those wanting meat could have some. She also had homemade sourdough bread, salad, and a vegetable broth based soup to start the meal.

The apartment was spic and span, the cats were happily curled up on their cat trees, for however long that would last, and she thought she was prepared as she could be for her first ever birthday celebration. Now to wait somewhat anxiously for her guests.



[For those who know who they are.]

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[unusual_sith]

"I'm glad you had that," Lana said. "Books and learning can be a comfort."

[mylandmyrules]

"They can," Nell said. "I think that was one of the hardest things about going back at first. No access to books while John was alive."

[unusual_sith]

"You made it, though," Lana said firmly. "It was hard, but you were stronger."

[mylandmyrules]

"I did," Nell said. "I'm not someone who gives up."

[unusual_sith]

"Never." Lana smiled. "And I'm glad for it."

[mylandmyrules]

"Me too," Nell said softly.