It's going to end up quite cold in the winter. You might want to pick up one of those space heaters. Knowing how this town can be at times, best to prepare...

[She was running her fingers along one of the planters, quietly taking in the warmth of the plant while they waited. Casseroles too a little while to cook after all, which gave them plenty of time to chat and let the drink cool off.

A turn of her body so that she could face her and she gave a very tiny shake of her head. Always small motions at the neck helped to avoid jostling things.]

So, what happens is a little disturbing. Occasionally you might hear of a 'cocoon.' People who do not fully wake up, but who experience pieces of their lives fall asleep where they are and are wrapped in a cocoon. I'd been researching the broken down fire department, to see if I could find anything new on its hauntings, when I fell asleep. So, I was in the upper story there. Most of the time, they're in bed and just wake up there, but I've been keeping odd hours lately.

[Man, keeping these lies to the basics could be tricky at times. Good thing she knew how this sort of thing went.]

Mmmm, sadly I'm still in two pieces. [She winked at her and grinned mischievously.] But not three yet!