Time Traveler: E174. Early Visit

 

Aurora Skies, the early morning hours.

Robin arrived at Juliette's house just at dawn, but he didn't want to wake her up or scare her, so he waited a few minutes outside until the sky cleared. As soon as he saw light inside, he went to knock on the door.

"Hi," he said as she opened. 

"Rob, h-hi," she replied, surprised to see him there at such early hour. 

"Sorry, is this a bad time?", he asked. 

"No, not at all, please come in," she replied still hesitantly.

"I'm sorry, I should have called first", Robin apologized.

"No, that's okay. Dust told me you were coming; I just didn't expect to see you so early, and I'm…"

"Alone? Don't worry, I haven't forgotten what you said last time. Besides, I have to be at the Bot Emporium at eight."

"I have to go to work too, so how about we get started?"

"Sure, but..."

"¿Are you sure it's, okay? I can come back another day if you want."
"No, it's fine, come on, my lab is upstairs."
"Wait, is Rowan home?" Robin asked before heading for the stairs.
"Yes, but he's still sleeping".
"Can I see him?"
"If you promise not to make any noise we can see him for a minute before we start."

The two stood for a few moments in front of Rowan's crib to watch him sleep.
"There you have him", Juliette said.
"He's grown since last time."
"Yeah, in less time than we think he'll be heading off to college."
"Well, I hope he does get to graduate," Robin joked.
They both giggled quietly.
"Well, now let's hurry before he wakes up. Follow me."

"It's this way," Juliette said, as she climbed the stairs and entered her lab. Robin quickly followed her.