"Hey handsome. What're you doing up this early?"
He turns around to face you, leaning on the kitchen counter.
"I'm just getting ready to head out for a few days. Me and the guys are going a bit farther down south. Apparently the otter trapping's having some kinda rebound down there. I'm just going to fish."
You look at him, puzzled. "What's wrong with the fish up here? Seems awfully far."
She looks down at you, disappointed.
"I don't like it either it's just- Portland's getting bigger and bigger. The pickings are starting to get slim- I know you've been feeling it too with your scrap business. It just ain't like it used to be."
"How long will you be gone?"
"Two days at most, I promise." He kneels to whisper something in your ear.
"Don't tell Canner, but I'm planning on bringing her back a new coat. Figured she'd like that."
You laugh. "I won't say a word."
Calculator gives you a quick kiss, and then slips out the door.
Looks like he's not the only other one awake.