Kansas City, MO | Afternoon | Tuesday | November 6

[therewaslife]

Bod didn't have to work today. His schedule was almost as weird as Kate's but a little more flexible since he didn't have to get on a plane and fly different places all the time. He just had to take a walk a few miles down the street and get to work.

But, he wasn't working today. There was a big countrywide event happening, a political process that fascinated Bod even if he couldn't participate in for a few reasons. That wasn't stopping him from keeping up with the news while he sat on the couch and read a book.

Of course, right in the middle of a paragraph, something struck him and he looked up, brow furrowed.

"Did I forget my birthday?" He thought about it for a second longer. "Yes. Yes, I did."

Was that a sign of getting old? Bod chuckled at himself and shook his head. Oops.

[NFB but open for calls/texts/that girl!]

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[vanillajello]

Speaking of his American flight attendant girlfriend, she was just now getting home after an early shift, and subsequently voting.

"Oh my God," she called out, immediately after coming in, "I've never been as happy that my work shoes are sensible as I am right now. Seriously."

There'd been a line. Kate was not great at waiting in line.

[therewaslife]

"Are your feet a little sore?" Bod asked, putting his book down and smiling over at her. "Was the wait very long? The local media has been doing stories about long lines all around the city."

[vanillajello]

"It went on forever." Of course, he knew how she liked to exaggerate. She kicked her shoes off and went to hang her coat up. "So much standing around for my country."

[therewaslife]

"Well, I'm very proud that you waited and persevered," Bod said, smiling at her. "And now you're home and you can get off your feet and relax and watch the news."

[vanillajello]

"Which will just make me stressed out because this shit is nerve-wracking," Kate complained, undoing her scarf. "But, ooh, I did call Moosh. He voted already too."

[therewaslife]

"Glad to hear it," said Bod, lowering the volume on the television. "Did he encounter long lines as well?"

[vanillajello]

"Well, if he did, he didn't complain about it." And she hadn't asked. "His movie school pals are apparently working on a documentary of the day, though."

[therewaslife]

"That's a creative way to remember the day," Bod told her, nodding. "And what are your plans for the rest of the day, dearest?"

[vanillajello]

"Sitting down."

Ooooh yes, she lived a dangerous life.

"Well, first, getting out of these clothes that smell like SkyKans disinfectant."

[therewaslife]

"Oh, the lovely smells of your job," Bod laughed, getting to his feet. "I'll get you something to drink for when the clothes are gone and you're ready to sit down."

[vanillajello]

"Thank you, thank you, thank you, boyfriend," Kate replied. Because she was lazy and her feet were sore. She shuffled towards the bedroom. "Ugh. Long day."

[therewaslife]

Bod chuckled and retrieved a large cup of soda, complete with several ice cubes and brought it back into the living room. He re-took his seat and took a few sips of the soda while he waited for Kate to return.

[vanillajello]

Kate returned soon enough, newly free of work clothes. She'd changed into that much preferred off-duty uniform of tank top and itty bitty shorts, because there was no way in hell she could deal with legal pants right now. No. Way.

And she promptly flopped down next to him. "Gimme."

[therewaslife]

"Your manners are impeccable," he said, passing her the drink and shaking his head. "I'm very impressed."

[vanillajello]

She was also turning sideways and trying to put her feet in his lap. Her manners were fantastic. "Of course you are, Bod."

[therewaslife]

That movement of hers made Bod laugh but he didn't stop her from putting her feet in his lap, of course not. He even started to rub them lightly once she got settled.

"How was work today? Quite busy?"

[vanillajello]

Kate sighed appreciately at the rubbing. See, he knew how to deal with her poor manners. "The usual," she said. "Lots of cranky businesspeople, and little old ladies. No one with a screaming toddler today, thank Jesus. And I only wanted to smack one random dude for getting all Romney-loving on me."

[therewaslife]

"At least it was an early shift?" he asked, keeping his hands moving on her feet and ankles. "And now that you're done, you've a whole day of doing nothing with me to look forward to?"

[vanillajello]

"Exactly," she sighed. "That's a definite upside to this day. Also, there's ice cream in the freezer, and I do believe I have booze stocked as well. In case desperation strikes."

[therewaslife]

Bod chuckled again. "You wouldn't drink if the news was happy? Or there was another reason to drink? Just if things go badly?"

[vanillajello]

"I didn't make up any rules," Kate pointed out. "I might drink to celebrate, as well. Or I might just drink, full stop."

[therewaslife]

"Well, we did forget about my birthday," Bod said, laughing about that one again. "Perhaps we could have a drink to that?"

[vanillajello]

Kate gave him an amused look. "I didn't forget your birthday." And that was the truth. She remembered it was November first because it was kind of an extension of her favorite month. "I was just waiting to see how long it took for you to remember."

[therewaslife]

"You couldn't remind me?" Bod asked, laughing again. "Things have been busy! What if I'd just completely forgotten it?"

[vanillajello]

"I don't know, if you'd gone over a week without noticing I would've probably reminded you," Kate shrugged. "Probably."