That gave him plenty of time to clear the path to the door , carry in all their gear and food , and check on the cabin itself from the outside . Once he was satisfied with the perimeter and the security of the place , Max checked the car one last time for anything that might freeze , locked it , and then went into the cabin.She was working on some tea as he opened the door and stamped the snow off his boots . She 'd taken off her heavy jacket but added another sweater with a high collar to keep warm .
Max , from working outside , was already warmed up - so he shed his coat , hung it on a wooden knob beside the door with a rubber mat below to catch the melting snow , and sat down on a hard wooden bench to take off his boats.She looked over at him then , a flash in her eyes .
Emotion: Surprise