*
He opened his eyes and looked around the main room. The cabin had every modern convenience, but it had been built and decorated to look rustic, in keeping with the mountain setting. The furnishings were oversize and homey, designed for comfort rather than show.
"They bought themselves a great second home."
"Yes, they did." She glanced around the room, gauging the sturdiness of its construction. "We'll be all right here, won't we? For the duration of the storm, I mean."
"What's your water source?"
"A reservoir on a plateau about midway between here and town."
"Hopefully the pipes aren't frozen yet."
She got up and rounded the bar that separated the main room from the kitchen. "We have water," she announced as it sputtered from the faucet.
"Got anything to collect it in?"
"Kitchen utensils were included in the sale of the cabin."
