The men reached the post just before noon. Dexter looked up from his work of sorting skins as they walked in. Tanner was just coming out from the kitchen area. Both men broke into smiles, came to embrace Sam and greeted Nils warmly as well.
“What brings you two here?” Dexter asked.
Sam went on to explain their needs, while Nils followed Tanner out the back door to the sheds where they kept skins.
“And I might as well buy a can of coffee while I’m here.”
Dexter laughed, ribbing Sam about how he knew he’d get hooked on the stuff. He then asked, “So, things is goin’ well fer ya with Nils?”
“Yes, really well,” Sam replied.
“In every way?” Dexter said with a look that belied what was behind the question.
Sam felt himself blush. He smiled at Dexter. “Yes, Dexter, in every way,” he said.
