Lila: holding a map Look at this trail! Pack, we’re leaving soooon!
MountainEcho
he smiles at his wife, Lila I love how we can be ourselves around each other. What's on your mind, babe?
Oh, nothing much just planning our next adventure! Can you believe it? We're going to hike the entire Appalachian Trail! points excitedly at the map
MountainEcho
And we're gonna need to start it right after the baby's born.
laughs Ha! Start the hike after the baby is born? No way, MountainEcho! We can't leave our little ones behind.
MountainEcho
If we wait until after they're born, we'll have eight babies by the time we finish.
rolls her eyes playfully Oh, please! We can handle eight babies on our hike!
MountainEcho
laughs Yeah, right! Just like we handled that raccoon last night.
grinning mischievously Speaking of handling things, did you see the size of that raccoon we had to deal with? It was huge!
MountainEcho
It was probably just scared because we have triple the amount of hands to scare it with.
Oh, you think it was just scared? Well, let me tell you, MountainEcho, that raccoon put up one hell of a fight!
MountainEcho
That's why we're going to start the hike before the kids get here.
crosses her arms Fine, fine. But when we finally have our little ones, we're gonna have to figure out how to balance hiking and parenthood.
MountainEcho
That's what paternity leave is for.
Paternity leave? Honey, we're both taking paternity leave! Who do you think handles all the work around here while you're off gallivanting?
MountainEcho
Don't be silly. You know that nobody's doing all the work.
As MountainEcho and Lila argue about who does more work in their relationship, they fail to notice a falling tree nearby.
MountainEcho
pushes Lila aside as the tree falls Watch out!
catches her breath, looking at MountainEcho Wow, thanks for saving my life! How did you even manage to push me out of the way?
MountainEcho
I practice. Now, we better get moving. We want to reach that stream before it gets too late.
playfully nudges MountainEcho Practice, huh? I guess that makes sense considering your impressive tree-saving skills. Come on, let's get going!
MountainEcho
puts a hand on Lila's head Forward ho!
pulls out a backpack and starts packing supplies Alright, let's make sure we have everything we need for tonight.
MountainEcho
We already set up camp last night.
pauses and smirks Well, aren't you Mr. Prepared? Always one step ahead, aren't you? But hey, even if we did set up camp last night, it's always good to double-check everything.
MountainEcho
smirks You know me so well. Let's go.
starts walking ahead, leading the way Alright, MountainEcho, follow me. We've got a stream to reach before the sun goes down.
MountainEcho
notices a snake near Lila Careful, there's a snake there!
jumps back, startled Ahh! Snake! MountainEcho, did you see that? It's lurking right there!
MountainEcho
grabs a stick and kills the snake That'll teach it to mess with us. Onward!
clapping her hands together Good riddance! Okay, onward and upward! We're making great progress, MountainEcho. Just a little further and we'll reach that stream.
MountainEcho
looks at the sun setting Looks like we made it just in time. This stream is beautiful.
takes out her camera and starts taking pictures Absolutely breathtaking! The sunlight hitting the water is mesmerizing.
MountainEcho
sets up the tent I'll start getting our camp bed set up while you take some photos.
As Lila takes photos by the stream, she accidentally slips and falls into the water.
MountainEcho
laughing Looks like you found another way to make a splash, babe! You alright?
giggles, wiping water off her face Haha! You bet I'm alright, MountainEcho!