what I'm saying can't you?"
His reply was a little growl sound.
"Don't fret, I'm not trying to change the subject on you."
He made the noise again while giving her a hard stare. What was his problem? Oh crap surely he didn't think...
"Don't tell me you think I mean I'm leaving you?"
He gave her a slight nod of his massive head. She sat up on her knees to get up to his face level, took his head in her hands, threading her fingers through the thick fur around his jaw, she planted a firm kiss between his eyes.
"Never, my chaton , I'd never leave you or this place we have. I'm leaving my home, the one I shared with my Maman . The memories are too much for me. I need to start over and now I've finished with Uni I need to find a job. There are a few in Tasmania that would be perfect--"
He cut her off with a lick up her cheek and a loud purr.
"Well, I guess that answers the question of whether or not you approve of my decision then." She said on a chuckle as she wiped her cheek dry on her shoulder.
"That tongue of yours tickles something fierce you know that?"
He dipped his head and licked up her neck then nuzzled her.
"Cheeky." She stated, shaking her head as she rubbed his ears.
~ * ~
Jake sat back watching his team enjoy their New Years Eve. Twelve years ago the Government panicked, thinking the dreaded ‘Y2K bug’ would blow up all the country's computers or some such garbage. In their panic, they demanded all fire stations be manned for the entire night of NYE 1999. Totally stupid really, nothing came of it, aside from a few thousand computers crapping out because they couldn't cope with the year change. Certainly, nothing blew up, much to many a fireys' disappointment. However, what it did do was create a tradition. Every NYE the Rosebery fire station was party central for his team, their friends and family and he liked nothing better than to sit back and watch the festivities.
The twins were out front setting up their fireworks. Apparently, they'd had too much spare time lately and decided learning how to blow stuff up while making it look pretty was a good investment of their time. Not that he minded, hell of a lot cheaper than buying the things in, plus there was the added entertainment of watching Joel and Jordan--identical six foot three muscle bound firemen--finishing each other’s sentences and rushing around like excited five year olds on Christmas morning. It was one of the funniest things he’d seen in quite a while.
Just as he finished his can of Coke, his eldest son, Dominic brought him a new one. NYE at the station was family friendly, no alcohol required for them all to have a great time--and if they got a call-out they would be fine to go deal with it.
"You're looking pretty happy there son. Anything you want to share with your old man?"
Dominic turned to his father with a massive grin and a sparkle in his eyes. Jake felt sorry for his oldest son, he'd been dreaming of his mate for just over four years and had yet to meet her. Every year he got a little more down, smiled and laughed a little less. It was heart breaking for a father to watch.
"Hell yeah I'm happy, you would be too. My mate pulled me into a dream last night. Told me that today she was catching the ferry over here to look for work and to begin a fresh start."
Jake slapped his son on the back as he smiled broadly with happiness for him.
"That does sound promising, son. Good to hear the new year is looking up for you."
"Yeah, it is. I hope it doesn't take too long for her to find her way to Rosebery. Tassie's a big place and I can't wait to meet her for real."
Jake chuckled at his son's enthusiasm, oh to be young again!
"It shouldn't take too long now. Once she starts towards you, she'll feel drawn to you. The feeling will get stronger and pull her harder until she gets here. Just watch yourself when you meet your mate. Remember you aren't meant to know what she's told you in your dreams."
"Yeah, that could be fun to