Clint watched as Laura happily began to explain to Matt her new dehydrating operation to brew their own teas, spices, fruit leather, and jerky. Honestly, he was glad that Laura had someone who shared her enthusiasm on the topic, whereas Clint was invested just because Laura was invested. He loved seeing his wife happy and was therefore more than fine listening, but it wasn't a hobby he wanted to do himself, too.
Besides, it was also nice to get some private time with Kate.
He led her further inside the farmhouse, giving Kate a lopsided grin as she bumped into him affectionately. "Thanks. Well, for the well wishing. Not so much for the old comment," he teased her in return. "It was a really nice day. We hung out at the pond for a picnic, played some catch, then later that night Coop and Lila helped me teach Nate how to play poker." Had the youngest child understood all the nuances in the game yet? No. It was still a lot of fun, though. Then later that night, Laura and I got sappy looking at old photos and... I'll keep the details of her gift private for your sake." Needless to say it had involved the bedroom in some capacity.
"I missed you, though." He paused outside the office door that they mostly used for storage these days - and apparently, kitten-rearing. Looking at Kate he added, "We were all thinking about you on that day. I hope it wasn't too tough for you." He'd heard from Kate that she was spending the day with Matt. That she'd refused to take the day off and visit because Matt wasn't taking the day off. Clint knew he couldn't expect Matt to give up patrolling just so Kate could visit, but a part of him had almost hoped the man would so she could have. At the very least then Matt could make the day as enjoyable as possible for Kate in return.
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Besides, it was also nice to get some private time with Kate.
He led her further inside the farmhouse, giving Kate a lopsided grin as she bumped into him affectionately. "Thanks. Well, for the well wishing. Not so much for the old comment," he teased her in return. "It was a really nice day. We hung out at the pond for a picnic, played some catch, then later that night Coop and Lila helped me teach Nate how to play poker." Had the youngest child understood all the nuances in the game yet? No. It was still a lot of fun, though. Then later that night, Laura and I got sappy looking at old photos and... I'll keep the details of her gift private for your sake." Needless to say it had involved the bedroom in some capacity.
"I missed you, though." He paused outside the office door that they mostly used for storage these days - and apparently, kitten-rearing. Looking at Kate he added, "We were all thinking about you on that day. I hope it wasn't too tough for you." He'd heard from Kate that she was spending the day with Matt. That she'd refused to take the day off and visit because Matt wasn't taking the day off. Clint knew he couldn't expect Matt to give up patrolling just so Kate could visit, but a part of him had almost hoped the man would so she could have. At the very least then Matt could make the day as enjoyable as possible for Kate in return.