Cassidy didn't time it quite right to be arriving at sunset, but he did get to watch the last colors leave the sky on the walk over, until he could see stars through the breaks in the trees, and the inviting glow of window lights in the distance.

...all right, fine. This was pretty bloody idyllic.

Finding the door unlocked as promised, he let himself in and paused just inside as he shut the door behind him. He had the blanket, wrapped up like a rucksack around a couple of pillows, and a small paper bag crumpled up in the other hand.

"Hello-ooh?"