[Evil Tink]

"I will make it up to you I promise Alicia." He glanced over to Holden with a slight smile, "I'm finding it harder and harder to wait my dear~"

[Bovice]

Holden put the lighter back into his pocket, "Just two minutes darling." He smiled. "You can go and sit if you want." He trailed his finger down Solomon's cheek as he neared him. He sighed silently as he walked to the kitchen. He glanced at his watch and quickly put the pot holders on his hands. He removed the broiling pan and set it on the counter. He grabbed a spatula and removed the fish from the pan and laid the fillets on another plate. "Beautiful." He smiled as he grabbed the plate and a bowl. He hummed as he walked out to the table.

Alicia sighed as she started to change.

[Evil Tink]

"I think I shall." He stood, smoothing out his clothes as he headed out to the patio. He sat down in one of the chairs, folding his hands neatly in his lap.

[Bovice]

Holden smiled as he walked out to the patio, "Ok, so... We have Orange Marinated Orange Roughy. And Couscous salad." He placed the bowl and plate on the table. "And I have one more thing." He smiled as he walked back into the house, a few moments later he came out with a basket. "Homemade buttermilk biscuits." He smiled again as he sat down. "I also made dessert." He looked at Solomon as he grabbed the bottle of wine. "This time I didn't break my nose." He chuckled as he grabbed Solomon's glass. He filled it halfway and placed it in front of Solomon. He filled his own glass and took a sip as he set the bottle down. He grabbed the spatula and laid a Roughy fillet on Solomon's plate, "There you go darling. And..." He trailed off as he grabbed the spoon in the Couscous and place a few spoonfuls on Solomon's plate. He did the same for himself, "Let me know what you think." Holden smiled sweetly at Solomon as he crossed his legs.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon smiled a bit, taking a sip of the wine, "This looks really delicious Holden..you didn't have to make something so elaborate." He took a small spoonful of the salad, nodding a bit as he chewed it, "Very delicious Holden."

[Bovice]

"You deserve it Solomon." Holden smiled as he cut a piece of fish. He chewed it and nodded. "Thank you darling." He smiled again as he took a bite of the Couscous salad.

[Evil Tink]

***

Solomon smiled a bit as he licked his fork clean, "You spoil me with these delicious meals Holden." He set the fork down and rested his elbows on the table as he leaned forward. "You really should be a chef Holden. You're a natural."

[Bovice]

Holden gently laid his napkin on his empty plate, "I'm just trying to get you a little chunky is all." He chuckled as he leaned back in the chair. "I couldn't be a chef, I wouldn't be able to stand being in a hot kitchen for ten or twelve hours." He smiled. "But maybe I can go into business with Anne. She sell her cakes and I sell pies... Unless my apple pie wasn't good." He stared at Solomon. He looked at his watch, "It's ten P.M." He sighed. "I need to get to bed. I have to get up in eight hours." He rubbed his temples. "Are you going to spend the night darling?" Holden smiled slightly.

[Evil Tink]

"Your pie was amazing Holden. I'm sure Anne would love to work with you..so as long as you don't make her drop a cake again. I can't believe she went out and stabbed Alicia about that.." He chuckled, standing up, "Of course I will. I'll have to be in Ireland early tomorrow though, Damien's going to try to do his jumps tomorrow. Hopefully...we don't have another incident.." He lifted Holden from the chair, kissing his cheek, "Boy talks tough, but he's such a chicken. Either way, you go get ready for bed. I will handle this. You'll need all the sleep you can get my dear."

[Bovice]

"I'm just glad she didn't stab me." Holden smiled. "Tell him good luck for me. I have to be up at 5 A.M., to shower and eat something. And to wake Alicia up." He sighed. "Damien is quite the character." He nodded. "Thank you Solomon, you can just load them in the dishwasher. I'll start it tomorrow before I go." He gave Solomon a quick hug. "Just come on up when your done." He smiled rubbing Solomon's chest. He headed inside and went to the stairs. He sighed contently as he entered his room, he quietly shut the door. He set his alarm clock after he got undressed. Holden pulled the blankets down and got under the covers.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon quickly, but quietly, worked to get the dishes rinsed off and into the dishwasher. He cleaned off the patio table, placing the tablecloth napkins, and other dressings out of the way downstairs in the basement.

When he was finished, he teleported upstairs to Holden's room. With a silent sigh, he pulled his tie off and slipped out of his vest. He set the two on a chair, running his free hand through his hair. What was he going to do about this Charun business? He pinched the bridge of his nose while his left hand quickly unbuttoned his shirt.

Suddenly, he sucked in a pained breath as his hand went numb again. He bit his lip, flexing his fingers. He winced with every movement and as the sensation spread up his arm. Was this the Charun trying to weaken the bond to his body, or was it just messing with him? He growled a bit, using his telekinesis to try and dispel the feelings.

[Bovice]

Holden was facing the window fully awake while he waited for Solomon. He heard Solomon growl, he sat up. "Solomon? What's wrong?" He turned the lamp on. He was slightly blinded by the sudden brightness in the room. He looked at Solomon who was flexing his hand repeatedly. "A..." He trailed off not knowing what to do or say.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon glanced up, wiping the distressed look from his face, shaking his hand a bit with a slight smile, "I'm fine..I just hit my hand rather hard downstairs is all." He turned away from Holden, slipping his shirt off and pulling off his belt. "It's really nothing to be worried about." He winced a bit as the numbness hit his shoulder, making his arm twitch a bit as he pulled off his pants and folded them neatly and set them on the dresser.

He turned back around with the same smile, "Now come on, you need to sleep. You've got a big day ahead of you." He came over, crawling into bed with Holden and kissing his cheek, thankful he was leaning on his right arm at this moment knowing his left could not support him now. "Thank you for the wonderful dinner Holden. It really was amazing."

[Bovice]

"If your sure." Holden gave Solomon a skeptical look as he turned around. He smiled slightly as Solomon kissed his cheek, "Your welcome Solomon." He laid back down facing Solomon. "I expect you to get some sleep as well." He scooted closer to Solomon as he waited for him to lay down.

Alicia started scanning the property for anything as she felt Solomon's pain. She growled, "I don't feel anything on the property, they must be able to do it long distance..."

[Evil Tink]

"I know..I've been searching as well.." He let himself down on the bed, biting his tongue in a careful manner so Holden could not see, as he forced his arm up and lay over Holden's waist. He had to try hard to not let it just fall. "I'm positive. You've just got a rather thick counter down there." He chuckled a bit, resting his head on the pillow, "Now rest."

[Bovice]

"They are marble counters." Holden smiled. He moved his head so his forehead was resting against Solomon's. "I will darling." He sighed contently as he closed his eyes. He fell into a light sleep after a few minutes.

"This is getting out of hand Solomon." Alicia sighed as she adjusted on her bed. "And we aren't going to be able to keep this from Holden forever..."