Leena's Bed and Breakfast, South Dakota, Thursday

[notmyownage]

"You mean there's actually a whole section devoted to Christmas artifacts?" Joshua asked.

"The Aisle of Noel," Artie confirmed. "It's not as . . . joyous . . . as it might sound."

Claudia burst through the front door ahead of Myka, who'd driven her in from the airport. "Honey! I'm home! Joshua!Joshua was nearly all the way to his feet when

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[showmetheproof]

Scully was enjoying being in Annapolis with her mother for the break. Even if it was sometimes awkward explaining who she was to her mom's friends.

*ring!*

[notmyownage]

"Ooo, it's Scully. Hi Scully!" Claudia held up her phone. "Say hi to Scully!"

Leena, Pete, and Myka all obliged. Artie rolled his eyes.

"They say hi."

[showmetheproof]

Scully snickered, and said, "Tell them I say 'hi' and happy holidays back. How's your vacation so far? Is Joshua there?"

[notmyownage]

"He is! He's here and whole and not vanished and real!"

Joshua patted Claudia on the head.

"And annoying. It's awesome. Everything back the way it should be on your end?"