Page 59 of Love in the Time of Wildfires

But, thankfully, their texting became less awkward and resumed the normal level of fun too.

A local artist came in and made miniatures of animals in the museum. He made me a little image of Goldie. Isn’t it cute? Putting it on my fridge next to you.

Logan

Please don’t tell me you’re making Goldie wear a top hat now. The relationship between you and that squirrel is already too comfortable. Bad enough you’re feeding it and now you’re dressing it up?

She laughed because she could hear his no-nonsense tone as if he stood next to her.

Don’t worry. I asked the artist to add the hat. I’m not a style advisor to wildlife...yet. Just thought you should see Goldie could also dress up and be classy. In case you need someone else to bring to one of your events.

Logan

Oh god

Actually that would be pretty cute.

See? I’m always looking out for you. How was your day?

Logan

Same. Hot and dirty. Damon accidentally ended up in the wrong tent this evening. There was a bunch of confusion and hollering when the real owner showed up and found him out cold on his cot.

The firefighters’ version of Goldilocks?

Logan

Sometimes you’re so tired you can’t even see straight so it happens. At least that’s what he’s saying. But he also can’t explain how he made the mistake of eating this other guy’s family-size bag of M&Ms so who knows? Gotta keep ur eye on Damon.

That’s hilarious.

She planned to tell him something else about her day but wondered if stuff like that made him more homesick.

Would you prefer it if I didn’t talk about things happening at work or what’s going on in my day?

Logan

I like hearing about it.

And I like hearing about your work even if you don’t see it as anything out of the ordinary.

Logan

I didn’t see any foxes.

Me neither. But I should hope you’re not seeing them. I want those little critters to be safe and not in a fire zone. Animals know to leave, right?

Logan

Yeah, but sometimes we come across birds who are grounded. When their wings get covered in soot, it makes it difficult for them to fly.

That’s sad.

Logan

Sorry.

But Goldie wearing a top hat is very cute. Maybe you can add a bow tie next.