'With all my love to my bride @stone_heather_. Five years have flown like five minutes and my life is changed for the better since you are in it.'πΉππΎ Tom pours out a glass of champagne and passes it to Heather with a kiss.
@stone_heather_ He scritches the grey kitten's chin. 'Would ye like to come along with us, Angus? See the Highlands?' The sleepy kitten mews happily. Tom meets Heather's gaze with his own. 'All three if us on a wee adventure, Mrs Nolan?'
A birthday wish with all the love in my heart to my wife, @stone_heather_ , who brought love and magic into my life! π
'Happy Birthday, Mrs Nolan,' Tom calls from the kitchenette. 'I hope you fancy some cocoa!' He sets some tissue-wrapped packages on the counter.
@stone_heather_ 'Ah, i know ye will, Mrs Nolan!' Tom laughs warmly. He settles onto the kitchen stool next to Heather, keeping his fingers laced through hers. 'It's a plan, then. Inverness, the cat bookstore, Loch Ness, and a night or two in a Highland cottage?'
@stone_heather_ Tom rests his head against Heather's after another kiss. 'I know! Would ye like to go for an anniversary trip? It won't be long now, Mrs Nolan.' He slides an arm about her. 'I'll wear the kilt,' he teases with a wicked smile.
@stone_heather_ Tom thinks a moment, giving Angus a few cuddles as well. 'Aye, and the train will bring us there. We passed through, d'you remember, on our way to Loch Ness? Very nice sights to see, around there. Shall we plan a trip, then?'
@stone_heather_ Happy to see how much Heather likes the books, he leans close for another kiss or three, and then begins to slice more pieces of the violet cake. 'I found them in a shop on a quiet lane in Inverness. Called Paws and Read. Filled with the grandest books and tay and cats.'
@stone_heather_ Tom smiles. 'Ah, I shall, Mrs Nolan, and then I'll put on the tea!' After a moment's thought he selects three oblong packages and places them carefully into Heather's eager hands. 'Might be a bit heavy.' Angus taps at the wrapping.
@stone_heather_ Tom brings a few tuna catnip treats for the kitten, who mews and nibbles them happily. He grins with a glance towards the shimmering packages. 'Will you have another now, or after a cuppa?'
@stone_heather_ Tom responds with a merry laugh, 'you do like it!' He tries more of the cake, with a small grin. Angus watches his parents eat, and then chirps loudly. 'Ah, now, Angus, lad, I'll bring you a treat... And another present for your Mum.'
@stone_heather_ 'It's violet buttercream. I've never made it before.' Tom takes a corner of the slice on his fork, but watches to see Heather's reaction. 'If it's a cake disaster, we'll run out for ice cream,' he smiles.
@stone_heather_ 'I owe that to you, love, you inspired me. I'd never have taken it up. Angus is a helper, too, aren't you, lad?' The kitten mews in agreement. Tom steals another long kiss from Heather before heading to the refrigerator. 'You're eager for that cake, Mrs Nolan - So am I!