Thread: What happens in the cabin... (Sync & mypgems)

Wellreject retard was one, as I recall, Luke replied with a slightly-raised eyebrow. Another was geek freak, and Im sure there were more than a few assholes, idiots and wankers thrown in over the years. It took me a while to work out what that last one was, too, and I dont want to know where you got it from. He smiled faintly. It might surprise you to learn that I was always willing to be more open with you, at least initiallyit just seemed that, when we were much younger, you thought being annoying was more fun, and it just stuck. There was some element of truth in that Luke had vague memories of wanting to talk with Becca and play when they were kids, but shed turned teasing him into a kind-of hobby, and hed never really gotten through to her. True, it might not have been entirely one-sided as he was possibly making it sound like, because he gave as good as he got as theyd grown up, but he wasnt about the truth get in the way of a good story this time. Then a strong gust of wind made the windows vibrate a little, and he noticed about the same time as Becca did that the weather outside had gotten worse, not better. The snow was driving harder, its angle flatter to the horizon, and, as he joined his sister at the window, he could feel the coldness outside trying to suck away the fragile warmth of the cabin interior. If this didnt let up soon, theyd risk being snowed in he was about to murmur something to that extent, but Becca took his hand and she sounded almost nervous as she wondered where their parents were, so he said nothing. He was starting to have his doubts, but if she was nervous, voicing them wouldnt help her. He was about to reply to her when his mobile phone rang from the kitchen bench. He looked at his sister quickly, then released her hand and walked quickly to it. Its dad he announced as he saw the CallerID on his screen. I hope everythings okay He picked up his phone, flicked the screen to answer the calland found himself shouting almost immediately. Dad? DAD! Yes, I can Say again? Dad, youre break- Then he sighed with annoyance and put his phone down as the old CB radio crackled to life. Remarkably, he still knew the etiquette and protocols to answer when picking up a channel. Were both here, dad, Luke answered simply. Good. Aaron Harrisons voice crackled through the speaker on the CB unit. Reception still wasnt brilliant, but clearly it was better than mobile phone reception. Luke, your mother and I are still at the base of the mountain. Weathers coming in and closing off the roads to you. Great. What happened to you? Luke wanted to know. Youre supposed to be here by now. We got held up at home. One of those last minute calls of your mothers that we were hoping to avoid. An emergency of some kind at her work that took a couple of hours to resolve. Well have to stay in town overnight and get to you tomorrow. Staying in town meant at the hotel near the base of the mountain it was where Luke and Becca had stopped for supplies on their way up yesterday. That was still a couple of hours drive under good conditions. I guess theres nothing for it, then, Luke noted unhappily. Well see you tomorrow. Sorry, kids. The voice was apologetic, at least. You two just sit tight and try not to tear the house down around you. Im sure well manage, Luke noted wryly. You two take care. Out. Will do, son. Out. Luke sighed softly and placed the CB mouthpiece in its cradle. Wellthat answers that question