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Familial Ties (And How To Break Them) 8/14

NSFW. Care/comfort and s-e-x ~

Pate kept an arm around Beetlejuice’s waist as they hustled down the sidewalk, drawing only minimal strange looks from fellow pedestrians. Even the demon shuffling along beside her, with his dilapidated suit of carnival stripes speckled with moss and his gravity-defying hair that had become an odd shade of washed out grey barely made a blip in the loud and clamorous ambiance that was Las Vegas.

Pate frowned worriedly. Beej was being uncharacteristically quiet, his lips pressed together in a hard line. His dark blood--did demons bleed? He certainly seemed to be--continued to ooze sluggishly from the punctures hidden beneath the soiled sleeve of his jacket.

Spotting a small chain drug store Pate stopped him with a hand to his chest, steered him into the building and left him propped against a vacant register counter with whispered promises to be right back, dashing into the aisles to collect gauze, bandages, antiseptic, whatever she thought might help him. The bored college age kid at the open checkout rang her up and she collected her companion, letting out a relieved sigh when the brightly lit neon lotus outside their hotel came into view. In no time at all she was shouldering open their door, instructing Beetlejuice to seat himself on a bed while she opened the medical supplies.

He didn’t remember much of the walk back to the hotel. His mind was fuzzy from the poison he’d taken in; somewhere in the recesses of his mind he remembered it wasn’t a poison meant to kill but paralyze so the ‘hound(s) could make a victim suffer was they were dragged into the Netherworld or played with until they were torn to pieces.

The pain in his shoulder, however, that fought the numbness. It ached down to the bone.

He was vaguely aware of being in a place where the lights were so white they hurt his eyes. Pate had left him, left him and that made him try to call after her, but although he was screaming inside no one reacted to him, so it must have been nothing on the outside. Then she was back and he found himself out on the street again. Her arm around his waist grounded him.

Then time shifted and they were in the hotel room. Pate was pulling at his jacket and that hurt, hurt, and from somewhere down a tunnel she was telling him she was sorry but it needed to come off, she needed to see the damage--

--time shifted again and he was no longer wearing his jacket, tie, or shirt. His suspenders were at either side of him, like flaccid wings. Pate was nowhere to be seen, but that was because--

“OUCH!” Beetlejuice complained, flinching away from the new pain that she was inflicting on him. He was suddenly more awake and aware.

Pate was behind him on the mattress, doing her best to clean the ugly wound in his shoulder with one of the hotel’s hand towels. Despite his protest, she continued to pick fabric out of the injury, telling him that she needed to get it all out before she really cleaned it and patched it up.

He liked it better when he was dull, but the agony of her working on his shoulder won the battle against the poison. He gritted his teeth and bore it, hissing random cuss words or jerking when there was a particularly sharp stab of pain.

When Pate asked that he tell her about the Dziban, he knew it was to distract him. He countered that her boobs would probably work better, but her silence after that grunted tease made him sigh.

“They’re another demon,” he sighed. “But lesser, lesser--jesus! Did you stick your whole finger in there?!--demons, so they can be bound to a higher ranking demon. My delightful brother Rigel must have called them up to do some of his dirty work. They travel in pairs, like you saw, and they’re . . . I don’t know, clones or replicants or something. They share a hivemind, like, so what one feels the other does too.” He broke off to arch his back and yelp; he grabbed a pillow and bit it at the wracking pain. When he could speak again, he twisted to say angrily, “Seriously?! Are you pouring fucking alcohol on my back?!”

She confirmed she was cleaning his shoulder with alcohol.

“That’s a fucking waste of good alcohol,” he replied.

He was informed drily that it was rubbing alcohol, not whiskey. This wasn’t the Old West, she reminded him sharply.

“I’m gonna heal faster than you expect, baby,” Beetlejuice retorted.

He could already feel the tissue start to knit back together, deep in the wound, and he’d outlasted the effects of the poison. Still, he had to admit that her taking care of him was unexpected and not unwelcome, now that he could start to compartmentalize and keep the pain from being everything in the world. Despite what felt like steelwool scraping against him -- “This hotel needs to use fabric softener!” he complained -- she was actually trying to be gentle as she wrapped his shoulder awkwardly in the bandaging she’d bought.

Pate breathed a sigh of relief when Beetlejuice began to come around from whatever daze had fallen over him. She went as gently as she could, swabbing away the dark stains on his skin, covering it in gauze and finally wrapping it with the bandage.

"I think that's about all the damage I can do," she told him, rolling up the used and bloodied wads of cotton balls and the hotel towel into a ball. "How're you feeling? You seem more like yourself."

"I could use a drink. Wanna raid the minibar?"

She laughed softly through her nose. He was definitely back to his old self. Sliding all the first aid paraphernalia into her arms, she carelessly deposited it on the table by the TV stand and bent over, opening the small refrigerator.

"You've earned it," she replied, withdrawing two bottles from inside and returning to sit next to him on the bed, passing him one.

Beetlejuice opened his and immediately took a long pull, Pate's fingers tapping idly on the neck of her bottle. She couldn't tear her eyes away from the swath of bandages around his shoulder.

"I'm sorry," she said quietly. "Going after the holy water was my idea, and you got hurt and then the water was a total bust."

The beer was cold. That was the best thing that could be said for it, but he chugged it anyway.

"It's okay, baby," he assured her, even as he winced a little, testing the range of motion in it. "Now we know that the church is lying about their holy water and that Rigel is willing to play dirty."

He tipped the beer back, and found it empty. It dawned on him she hadn't had any of hers, and even worse, he'd been so out of it he didn't know how she was doing. A forbidden book, calling two demons, traveling across the country, breaking into a church, being attacked by Dziban . . . he cocked an eyebrow at her.

"Are you okay? Did you get hurt? You need something stronger than this beer that’s so weak it could probably legally drive in some states?"

Her hands were getting cold from holding the beer bottle. She set it on the nightstand and didn't answer right away, mulling over his questions.

Was she okay? Sure, considering the unprecedented turn her life had taken in a very short span of time. After accidentally summoning not one but two demons, she thought she'd handled things rather well. Was she hurt? A little scuffed up maybe, after jumping out of a window onto pavement, but she hardly noticed the minor scrapes and bumps. Which just left the question of what she needed. What did she need?

Pate turned her head to look at him, studying the expectant look on his face, his honey colored eyes and the long lashes. She remembered the way fear had punched her in the gut when she watched him fall to his knees with the hellhound's teeth in him, the fury that had seized her when she all but threw herself into the fray armed with nothing but a flagpole. She swallowed, realizing almost as if for the first time that he was sitting there beside her shirtless. When she was tugging his clothing off him to assess his injury it hadn't even occurred to her, but now the close proximity to his naked torso was sending little shivers down her spine, heat blooming outward from the points of contact between them.

What did she need?

Still saying nothing yet, Pate rose to her feet and moved to stand between his knees, smiling softly when he blinked up at her.

"I think I just need you," she said, hands moving to either side of his face as she leaned down to kiss him.

When she got off the mattress, he figured she was moving to the other bed. Then he was surprised by her nudging his knees apart and stepping in between his legs. When she said she needed him, and went so far as to kiss him, his jaw loosened at the pressure of her mouth on his but he sat dumbly, unsure what to think. His tongue was more responsive, touching hers softly, but after a few moments of soft give and take she pulled back just a bit and he realized he was still holding the beer bottle in one hand.

He dropped it; it landed with a quiet sound on the carpet as he took her waist.

"Pate . . . this is just adrenaline. You don't need to do this . . ." he muttered, wishing he could just pull her down into his lap.

Her smile widened and she hummed appreciatively when his hands found her waist. His hesitation was understandable, considering the disaster she'd made of things the last time they found themselves in bed together. She shook her head once firmly, leaning in to press her lips softly to his forehead, his temple, while one hand curled around his neck to thread her fingers through the hair at his nape, the other lightly scratching the scruff on his jaw with her short, blunt nails.

"I let myself get scared before," she said, pausing to pepper the other side of his face with short, sweet kisses. "But I'm not scared anymore. I want this. I want you." As he had done before, she backed away a bit, giving him some room to think, giving him an out if he wanted it. "Do you?"

Gods, he could drift forever while her fingers scratched his scalp and jaw. Her lips were warm and each place she pressed them it felt like she'd touched him with a flame. His head lolled a little, trying to tag along as her lips left his skin the last time and his shoulder seized up. It made him gasp, but it was exactly at the same time she whispered the three other words he loved to hear so much, and were much more rare, "I want you", so he prayed he played the pain off as surprised desire.

He looked directly up at her, noticing for the first time the green in her eyes.

"How could I not?" he replied breathlessly, pulling her back in closer to him, wanting her bodily against him. "Yes, Pate. I do!"

She giggled when he tugged her in close, her arms winding naturally around his neck as she grinned, chewing softly on her bottom lip. Another shiver of delight went down her back at the chill of his naked chest flush against her. Mindful of his injury she leaned in, kissing a line from the corner of his mouth across his cheekbone to his ear. Taking his earlobe gently between her teeth, she let go after just a moment to whisper,

"Well then what're you waiting for?" hoping it was all the permission he'd need.

Even separated by her clothing he could feel the heat of her. He threw any remaining caution to the wind; she wouldn't be kissing him and --oh gods! -- nipping his ear if she wasn't serious about this. With a playful growl at her compliance, he tightened his hold on her and used his lower center of gravity to twist her off her feet, throwing her to the mattress beside him but leaving her legs draped over his lap. He moved with her and he ended up still chest to chest with her, slightly above because he propped himself up on an elbow while his other hand, the one with the injured shoulder that he actively tried to ignore, slipped up the back of her thigh to her ass to steady her in her precarious, awkward position.

Before she could protest or complain about that, he leaned down and captured her mouth with more vigor than the soft, tentative kisses they'd just shared.

Pate laughed aloud, a bright and enthusiastic sound as he literally swept her off her feet. She bounced once on the springy mattress before he pressed her down into the comforter. She got another tantalizing glimpse of the silver nipple piercings before she lost sight of them as he lowered himself over her, twisting at the waist to face her while her legs lay over his thighs. Even with the barrier of her jeans still between them she sighed and hummed at the feeling when his hand moved up her leg to grasp her butt, her mouth immediately occupied with his. Her lips parted for him, soft sounds escaping her as his tongue slid in, one hand carding through his hair while the other curled around the side of his neck, holding him close.

At the noise she made, a laugh that faded to a soft, needy sigh, he growled again, still playful but tinted with possessiveness. Any beautiful woman who allowed him to bodily move her and was so responsive to his advances kicked him into higher gear, and arousal flooded him. He sucked her tongue, his hand slipped under her shirt to inch its way upward along her ribs to encounter the fabric and underwire of her bra, which he also tried to wiggle his fingertips under. Stymied by its fit, he dragged his fingernails back downward and squeezed her ass before that was too little as well.

Between kisses--her fingers accidentally, slightly pulling his hair when they tried to slip though knots made him gasp, which broke their lip lock--he murmured into her mouth,

“Too much clothing. Let’s get naked.”

Pate shivered again at that throaty, primal sound rumbling from deep in his chest. Warmth pooled in the floor of her pelvis, her hand gliding down his neck, over his collarbone to rest on his chest while the other continued winding in his surprisingly soft hair. She moaned against his mouth, feeling heat prickling when his cool fingers shimmied their way under her shirt to skate up her body.

Her back arched and she moaned louder when his hand slid back down, his nails raking over her skin and causing goosebumps to erupt from her scalp all the way down to her toes it seemed. She felt her fingers catch in his hair, heard him gasp. Panting, she chased his mouth with her own as he drew back, his pupils blown wide and a grin on his face.

At his words, Pate grinned, too, feeling heat in her cheeks.

"Thought you'd never ask," she joked.

He grinned. "Then what're you waiting for?"

But as she struggled to get up and off him to comply, he didn't release her. As a matter of fact, he held her more tightly, just to hear her laugh of protest as she pushed against his chest.

"Watch the nips," he told her, as they were caught under her palms, even though the pressure and slight tug against them sent tendrils of pleasure through his chest. But he softened the warning with a tease, "What's wrong, Pate? Can't get up? I thought you wanted this, but not getting naked after you said you wanted to? That's just downright rude. Do I have to do all the work around here?"

And before she could actually get angry, with a thought all the clothing, sans the satin panties he'd nicked from her, between them disappeared. It was a cheap parlor trick, but it never failed to make people gasp in surprise. It worked but it was on him too; a suddenly naked woman pressed against him and over his lap was not how he'd expected this night to go. He drank in the sight of her hungrily.

Pate couldn't help the tiny exclamation when every scrap of her clothing simply winked out of existence. A flush bloomed in her cheeks, both from the complete exposure to Beetlejuice's eyes and hands and also from the sensation: his skin against hers, cooler but gradually warming as it leeched body heat from her.

Her tongue darted out, swiping across her parted lips as she watched his face, his eyes roving over every bit of her that he could see. Her heart was pounding in her ears, her stomach cutting backflips as she let her hands roam over his chest and shoulders, taking care not to stray too close to the bandages.

She traced the pads of her fingers through the tufts of green hair that dusted his pecs, nibbling on her bottom lip again as she made wide circles around his nipples. The piercings, she could now see, were circular shields shaped like serpents, biting their own tails.

Skin to skin with her made him shudder and moan. Her hands on him, now not corralled by clothing, made his eyes close and him moan obscenely.

His hand wasn't idle. Stretching it too far up her body made his shoulder ache, and too much of that was the exact opposite of what he wanted right now, so he left his hand on her thigh and hip. She'd arched so prettily for him before; he wanted to see her do it again. His fingers brushed across her stomach low enough to brush the thatch of hair at his ultimate goal.

Although her hands were still on his chest, he dipped his head and caught the side of her neck in a kiss that included a little teeth, because he wanted a mark on her skin.

God, how had she never realized before that hearing somebody else moan because of her was so hot? In the past, she'd kept quiet while tending to herself. She'd been relatively quiet thus far. But between his fingertips coming so close to where she most wanted them and his lips and teeth on her neck and the sharp, chilly crush of his nipple piercings against her that sent tiny forks of electricity shooting across her skin, Pate gasped loudly, her eyes fluttering closed while her hands curled reflexively between them, scratching his chest. Her thighs squeezed together in his lap and she turned her head, giving him more room at her neck.

"Mm, Beej . . . baby . . ." she sighed, unable to find any more words than that. For all that he'd called her smart and brainy, just at the moment her mind was swirling in a haze of need and want and desire.

He felt her tremble and the flex of her legs, bringing them together, seeking friction. He knew the feeling, but his cock still trapped behind wine-colored satin gave him some pleasurable ache for the moment.

He chuckled and told her quietly, "That's the exact opposite of what I want, baby. Spread those thighs."

He tapped at her, right on her pubic bone, as if to add weight to the request.

When he laughed she felt it rumble through his chest, vibrating against her. His breath ghosted across the dampened and sensitized skin up the side of her neck and Pate hummed at the tingle that went down her back straight to her crotch. Wriggling one hand from between them to brace against the mattress, she shifted her hips to accommodate his request, though it was difficult to open her legs much due to the position.

She scooted herself back as much as she could to make enough room to bring one leg between them, hooking it around his waist and tugging herself back close to him. Her breathing picked up a bit now that he was between her legs properly, reaching up to thread her fingers through the hair at his temple. Her other hand remained on his chest, stroking lightly in random patterns and shapes, brushing his nipple every other pass or so.

"This more what you had in mind?" she asked, grinning.

Her shifting to get one leg around him was not what he had in mind; it was infinitely better. Her spread legs put her on beautiful display, and immediately, like he was hypnotized, he dropped his hand to her pussy. His fingers slipped easily down through her folds. Christ, he’d forgotten how nice it was to fondle a wet pussy, and he brought his hand back up to his mouth for a taste of her.

He groaned around his own fingers at the flavor of her, and he glanced back up to her face, pupils blown wide.

She moaned and writhed when his fingers finally finally pressed into the wet heat between her thighs, the leg around him jerking as if to pull him in even closer.

"Fuck!" she rasped, one hand grasping at the back of his neck while the other snaked under his arm to clasp at his shoulder blade.

She let out a pitiful whine when she felt his fingers leave her, opening her eyes and watching, riveted, as he brought the slick-coated digits to his mouth, groaning at the taste. Holy shit did she love it when he made that sound, feeling muscles in her nether regions clench in anticipation. Pate swallowed, licking her parted lips.

"Can I have a taste?" she asked.

He winced at the tug on his shoulder; even though it wasn't the injured one it rippled to it. But he ignored it, and at her request, he grinned.

With a quick swipe through her pussy again, he stuck one finger back into his mouth, then offered his digits for her to suck. Even as she opened her mouth and he pressed two into her mouth, however, he leaned in close. When her lips closed on his fingers, he moaned.

She caught the minute pained grimace that crossed his face, quick as thought, and moved her hand from his shoulder further down to the bottom of his ribs. She shivered again when his fingers moved through her folds, sighing deeply when she took his fingers into her mouth.

Smiling around them at the delicious moan that he let out, Pate sucked on his fingers, laving her tongue over the pads, scraping ever-so-slightly with her teeth at the soft skin between his first and second knuckles. She wanted to make him make that sound again. The hand on his side gave his love handle a squeeze while she dragged the other from his neck, over his chest to play with that piercing again, thumbing it gently.

"Oh fuck," Beetlejuice groaned as she put pressure on his fingers. He could only imagine what her mouth would feel like around his cock, which still strained in her panties.

And when Pate squeezed him and gave some attention to his nipple, he gave a full-body shudder.

"How do you want this, baby? Tell me what you want me to do to you?" he gasped, suddenly needy.

The groan, the way he shivered against her, the desperate edge to his voice had her blood racing, scorching hot in her veins. She let his fingers go with a soft pop!, holding his gaze fast as she reached to catch his hand with hers, holding it in place as she pressed her lips to his knuckles while her other hand roamed lower down his body, up and over his hip, scratching and kneading at the small of his back, watching his eyelashes flutter so beautifully, his mouth dropping slightly open.

Her fingers met scratchy lace and smooth satin and she grinned, copying his move from before and working her fingers under the elastic band to tease at the top of one ass cheek. Craning her neck to kiss his slackened mouth, Pate pressed her forehead against his cheek.

"I want you inside me, baby," she murmured. "Tongue, fingers, cock, whichever you want, but I need you, Beej. Please."

He panted, not out of necessity, but because that was what breathers expected and it conveyed his deep need. Her fingers were sinful and when she snapped the elastic of her own underwear, he jerked forward. He could feel the damp patch on the satin and he could drive nails with his cock it was so hard.

She said she wanted it all; he wanted it all, and all at once. Without further ado, he slipped his hand back to her pussy, still wet from spit, and he didn't hesitate to slip one finger inside her, while applying steady pressure on her clit with the meat of his palm.

Pate arched up against him, letting her head drop back against the mattress with a moan as his finger entered her. When he pressed down against her clit with the flat of his palm her eyes squeezed shut and she hissed through her teeth at the crackling pleasure radiating outward from her pussy. Her hips jerked upward against his hand, her own hands raking across his chest and further down to give his ass an encouraging squeeze.

She was melting, it seemed, but it felt so wonderful, so perfect. She breathed his name, careful to limit herself to her chosen nickname for him.

"That good, baby? That's just one finger, and your pussy's so tight," he growled, then yelped a little at the scratches she gave him. Her hand on his ass made him gasp; she pulled so many noises from him, including another moan at his name from her lips.

He dipped his head to plant a sloppy kiss on her chest, then nipped the spot. He did not remove his finger, but curled it up into her, maintaining that pressure on her clit.

He was going to need to get out of these panties and fast, or the friction of them was going to make him jizz before he was ready!

She bucked harder under him as his finger moved inside her.

"Ah! Beej, oh, fuck!" With his head lowered to her chest, worrying the flesh between his teeth, his tongue lapping at the mark, she rubbed her cheek against the crown of his head, first one and then the other letting out soft whimpers as she did.

"What . . ." she gasped, a thought occurring to her. "What about you?"

To emphasize her point, the hand on his ass moved upward, dragging her nails against him while she bent her knee to trace her heel up his hamstring.

Hooking her leg up higher gave him freer access between her thighs. What about him? He still wanted it all, and nothing was moving quickly enough.

Without a word of warning he removed his hand and bodily swung her into a less awkward position on the bed, onto her back, smiling at her gasp of surprise. He went between her legs and now, with more freedom of movement, pulled one of her nipples into his mouth. He rolled it between his teeth until it was tight, then he nipped his way down her body, looking up at her occasionally to make sure she was fine with it all, before settling between her thighs.

Her pussy was wet and inviting, and he flicked his eyes up to hers, holding them as he dragged his tongue upward through her heat. The tip of his tongue found the nub of her clit, and he lapped it softly, learning what she liked best.

Pate gasped in surprise and excitement when he jostled her to a new position, keening when his mouth found one of her nipples and teased it to hardness with his teeth. She dipped her chin to watch him, chewing on her own lip as he left a trail of soft, tantalizing bites down her torso. Between him locking eyes with her as his tongue dipped into her folds and the ripple of pleasure that clenched in her gut as he licked at the sensitive nerve bundle a loud moan was pulled from her throat. Her fingers twisted in the bedspread as her mouth fell open, but she didn't look away from him.

She had offered him his choice of what to fuck her with, and she was thrilled but not surprised to see that he'd evidently decided to go with all three.

Oh fuck the taste of her made him drool. Beetlejuice sucked her clit, then licked her from top to bottom, then repeated the sequence. He slipped his tongue into her, but fingers were better for that, so he focused on her clit while he put two fingers into her cunt. He watched her throw her head back at the double stimulation, then let his own eyes fall shut as he continued.

Focusing on her helped make him ignore the ache in his own groin, but his hips couldn't stop from rutting into the bedspread. It wasn't perfect, but it did give him some friction that his cock was so desperately demanding. He wanted to make her come, however, so he kept up what he was doing as her voice hitched higher and her thighs started to tremble.

Pressure was building between her legs, her head tossing side to side as Beetlejuice fingerfucked her with gusto, his tongue lavishing her clit with unwavering attention. She tried not to actively hump his face, the stubble on his chin and cheeks scraping against her in a way that only accelerated her approaching climax. She gasped and moaned wantonly, one hand now squeezing at her own breast in time with his thrusting fingers while the other reached down, fumbling, to bury in Beej's hair.

"Beej, I'm, mmmmm! I'm so close, baby," she whined.

"Then come for me, baby," he whispered in her ear, while his mouth was occupied.

His voice, husky and rich and so close to her ear, was all it took to tip her over the edge.

Pate came with a cry, her core muscles tightening and raising her slightly off the bed while her thighs pressed Beetlejuice's head between them. Like a breaking wave, pleasure crashed over her in an undulating tide that seemed to drag her out of her own body for a moment before she came back to herself, leaving behind a fuzzy, bubbly warmth that traveled up her back and made her shiver as she panted, lying flat against the mattress again to catch her breath, feeling Beej's fingers still buried in her pussy, his licking slowed but not stopped as she rode out her orgasm.

Her head rolled to one side, a lazy smile on her face as she caught his glittering golden eyes.

Her cry and her thighs capturing his head made him grin. The tightening of her pussy, awash with wetness, made him continue to lap at her as she enjoyed her pleasure. Not until she relaxed and was able to look at him again did he stop, easing his fingers out of her and giving her one last quick swipe with his tongue just to feel her jump again. Then he sat back with a grin on his face as he wiped a little of the wetness off his face and beard.

"That was hot as fuck, sugar," he praised.

There was a sheen of sweat on her skin, she could feel it, but it didn't stop him from looking at her like he was a starving man before a banquet table. Pate laughed softly, tousling her damp hair before sitting up, her muscles already burning pleasantly with exertion.

"That felt hot as fuck, Love Bug," she teased back, crooking her finger at him much the way he had curled his own in her cunt a short while ago. "C'mere and let me love on you now."

He raised his eyebrows and smirked.

"Sounds good, baby."

Pressing kisses to random spots on her body as he went, Beetlejuice slowly climbed back onto the mattress on top of her. When she could reach, Pate swept both hands up his arms, from wrists to shoulders, though she was still careful of his injury before cupping his face with one and slipping the other around him.

"You made me feel so good, Bug," she cooed when his face was again level with hers, lifting her head to kiss him wherever she could, sweeping one hand through his hair, tugging gently on the silky strands that had turned a brilliant hot pink. "I wanna make you feel good."

Her other hand she smoothed down the curve of his spine, taking her time to scratch little circles between his shoulder blades, over the back of his ribs and his hip until she caught the elastic waistband of her underwear once more.

"As good as these look on you, they'd look better on the floor."

"I'm glad you liked them," Beetlejuice groaned with a smile as she caught her panties in her fingers. "They might not, uh, fit you well any more, though. Sorry babe. We'll get some others."

He lifted his hips to help her shimmy them off. His cock thanked her for so many reasons.

Pate raised an eyebrow archly at him, but couldn't hold it for long before a grin split her face. She was anxious to feel him, to touch him there, she'd come so close before she was desperate to go all the way now. Reaching for him she pulled him down to her, her arms coming around his neck as she kissed him deeply, rolling them both slightly to their sides while their legs tangled together. She sighed through her nose at the feel of his erect member against her abdomen, snaking one hand down his front, dragging her nails lightly down his chest, across the softness of his stomach, heading south to take his shaft in a loose grip.

With her tongue in his mouth he moaned in his throat instead as her fingernails scratched down his front to her hand’s final destination: his throbbing cock. Embarrassingly, he’d have rutted against her stomach if she hadn’t; the constriction of her panties had been nice and then frustrating, and her loose grip on him made him tremble and only want more.

“Please, Pate,” he begged shamelessly between bouts of capturing her mouth. “I want--I wanna--please!”

He was inarticulate and needy, pressed so tightly against her warm body. Her nipples were hard nubs against his chest, his were erect because she’d inadvertently rubbed against his piercings, she was only lightly holding his cock, and she didn’t know it, but she also held all the cards here. A sudden, horrible thought occurred to him. Desperately, he blurted,

“Pate, baby--remember I told you it wasn’t smart to cocktease a demon? Fucking--don’t do that, don’t do that to me, baby, please, please--” He broke himself off with an involuntary thrust of his hips.

He was so beautiful it physically ached, their bodies flush together, needy open-mouthed kisses to whatever bit of skin they happened to land on. All his little sounds sent bolts of warmth shooting through her, from the center of her chest to her throbbing pussy.

To hear him plead and beg, this specter, this demon, this being whose power she couldn't even fully fathom, for him to think she could deny him anything was heartbreaking. But after their last failed foray into intimacy, why shouldn't he worry? Catching the back of his neck with her free hand Pate tugged his face to hers for a quick, fierce kiss, pumping her loose fist up and down his hard cock.

"Of course not, sweetheart," she promised. "Go ahead, Beej. I want you to."

Hoping the gesture would convince him where words might not, she extricated one of her legs from between his and wrapped it around his hips, pressing her pelvis invitingly forward against him.

He almost sobbed at her promise, and her lifting her leg to drape around him. This position, side by side, was a little awkward but he wasn’t going to look a gift horse in the mouth. His injured shoulder protested as he wriggled that arm between them. He ignored it. He slipped his fingers through her pussy again, a little to make her squeal and a little more to figure out exactly where he needed to be, then he shook her hand off him--that was so difficult!--and grabbed himself by the base of his cock.

With a little shifting and a little mutual coordination, he managed to finally slip into her pussy.

The sweet sensation of it made him shudder. She made some noise too, but there was a ringing in his ears that made it impossible for him to tell exactly what it was. He gave a small thrust of his hips, entering her a little deeper, and couldn’t help but try it again with a larger movement.

That was a mistake. Their position didn’t allow for either as deep as he was driven to do, or much movement, and that would never do. Not this time. Maybe this was her favorite position, and he was failing her test. Still, he said in a choked voice,

“New plan. On your back, baby. Please?”

She hurried to do as he asked, which gave him some relief. From his knees, he dragged his gaze up her body, drinking in the sight of her, before settling between her legs. This was much better. He was still pressed against her, could still kiss her, and with only minor adjustment this time, he smoothly rocked forward and his cock filled her pussy with ease.

He bit his lower lip as molten heat engulfed him. She was divine. He thrust into her, and pulled back, creating the most delicious friction. She cried out too, that beautiful sound, and her hands gripped him tightly where they held, on his hips and ass. Pleasure built in his gut, he moaned her name, he tried to kiss her but that was too much, too many nerve-endings, it was going to overwhelm him and he was going to--

--the ache in his shoulder suddenly flared into a blistering tsunami of pain. He’d been holding himself up with a rigid arm and immediately dropped to his elbow on that side, but that only made the pain move like some sadistic parasite under his skin. His cries of pleasure took a turn south and he had to stop, no matter how much Pate’s hips continued to rock up towards him, no matter how her own cries faltered at the realization something was wrong.

Shooting stars seemed to burst behind her eyes when she felt him slide into her, her arms wrapping as far around him as she could when he trembled against her at the shared sensation. Pate bit down on her lip at the burn as he stretched her, sighing as she gradually relaxed around his girth. It was so foreign at first, the feeling of his length inside her, but when he began to move she moaned into the side of his neck.

It wasn't the ideal position, so she was only too happy to oblige his request to change it up, grinning at him as he moved to reposition himself and pressed into her pulsating heat again. Her eyes shut and her mouth opened, falling back against the bed as he set the pace, a notch above slow and sensual but softer than outright rutting. It felt like a spring was coiling in her pelvis, tighter and tighter as he continued to thrust and moan and sigh her name, his lips finding hers in a sloppy, fleeting kiss.

Her hands weren't idle, skating up his neck to hold his face, into his hair, down his back, petting, stroking, squeezing. His moans choked off into a hiss and he stilled between her legs and collapsed atop her, his arm folding under him. It took her a beat to realize he hadn't finished, that his face was contorted in pain not pleasure.

"Shit, Beej!" she gasped, her breathing still elevated. "Baby, are you okay?"

He wanted nothing more than to continue; he should be able to power through the pain, but he simply couldn't.

"I'm sorry, baby!" he apologized into the side of her neck. It made him ashamed that he couldn't even look her in the face too, but to admit a demon couldn't perform because he hurt was too embarrassing. "I can't . . . this position isn't . . . I mean, I like it, I love it, you feel so fucking amazing, but . . . my shoulder . . ."

His voice dropped to a near inaudible whisper as he confessed the problem.

Pate wrapped her arms around his head and neck, pressing kisses into his hair while she shushed him softly.

"You don't have to apologize, Bug," she cooed reassuringly. "I didn't think about that, I'm sorry." She continued to pet his hair while she thought, pecking his temple and saying, "Sit up, baby. Let's try something else."

He nodded against her, gasping when he pulled out of her and balanced himself on his knees and one hand.

A mournful moan tried to work its way out of her at the feeling of absence, but she ignored it and made sure Beetlejuice was comfortably seated, his legs stretched out in front of him. He wore an uncertain expression, as if he had doubts about her intentions, but the tension left his face when she crawled over to him on her knees and straddled his waist, keeping a light hand on his good shoulder to keep her balance.

Reaching between them, she found his cock again, still slick from being inside her twice already, and guided it once more to her entrance. Pate sighed through parted lips as she lowered herself down until seated on his thighs, feeling him shudder against her again. She folded her legs around his lower back, her hands coming to rest on his chest so she could scratch her nails soothingly through the patch of hair there.

"How's that, baby? Will this be okay?"

He let her manipulate him into whatever position she wanted, although it surprised him it simply wasn’t doggy style. He figured since he’d failed fucking her in two different positions, though, that she’d take matters into her own hands.

What he didn’t expect was this new position, no pressure at all on his shoulder, facing her so he could see and kiss her, her legs wrapped around him, her seated so snugly in the cradle of his pelvis and his cock so deep inside her that he knew now he wasn’t going to last long.

He tested moving. There wasn’t much, but he didn’t mind it. Her pussy was still hot and tight around his cock, and being able to gently lean forward to find her mouth was an unexpected but wonderful bonus. From her gasps, Pate didn’t seem to mind that there was very little actual fucking either. Her fingers scratched sweet lines on his chest and he moaned. He wasn’t sure what the limitations of this new position were, but he should do something for her, because in another twenty seconds or so he was going to lose it.

“Could you, could you lay back?” he asked in a rush. “This is good, this is great, but I’d love to be able to finger your clit too, to make you feel good, baby. If you want. Only if you want! This feels so good, gods I love this--”

If his moans and the rocking of his hips were any indicator, Beetlejuice seemed to take a liking to her suggested arrangement. The actual sex part was largely relegated to simply rocking against one another, but the trade-off was that both their hands were free to explore one another's bodies.

She sighed against his lips when he kissed her, tracing whorls in his chest hair and around and over his nipple piercings, leaning in to kiss up and down his neck, feeling the vibrations in her ribcage when he moaned. She blinked, his words taking a moment to break through the fog of pleasure clouding her brain, but then she smiled.

"Anything for you, Love Bug," she purred, giving him another peck on the lips before leaning back to lay over the top of his legs, her own still wrapped around his waist.

Her compliance gave him a different sort of thrill; someone trusted and liked him enough to agree! He kissed her feverishly before she eased herself backwards to lay over his legs.

"Gods, you're fucking beautiful," he breathed, drinking the sight of her in.

The position arched her back a little, and her tits jiggled. He loved seeing her hip bones. And now he had access to her pussy, and the sight of the two of them, joined . . . he groaned. It was too much. All of this was too much.

After licking his fingers, he dropped his hand to her clit to rub it lightly. She bucked towards him, just a little at the pressure he applied, and he came undone.

Beetlejuice grabbed her thigh with the hand not already occupied as he climaxed. He couldn't keep his eyes open and he keened as he came inside her.

As he drifted back from the waves of pleasure, it occurred to him he should've asked if that was okay; he should have known her preference, and guilt immediately nipped the heels of the lingering bliss.

Still sensitive from having come once already, Pate gasped and moaned at the gentle touch of his fingers against her clit, her hips jerking reflexively into him. She felt the muscles in his legs tense under her, his free hand grasping desperately and landing on her thigh as he finally came himself. It was breathtaking to behold, his eyes shut, his mouth agape as a loud, needful sound forced its way out.

The feel of his cock twitching inside her, pumping her full; the feather-light press of his fingers against her clit, the blissed-out look on his face as he rode out his release, it all combined, twisting the spring tighter and tighter in her pelvis until, with a harsh gasp and a cry, she came again as well, her hands fumbling for something to hold onto, gripping the outside of his thigh, twining her fingers into his hand still resting on her leg. Her muscles all relaxed in the post-orgasm come down, feeling like she was sinking into the mattress, her chest heaving for breath. She curled her fingers with his.

Beetlejuice managed to pry his eyes open just as Pate was coming down from her own peak. He was happy he made her feel so good. She was gorgeous splayed out in before him, and her reaching for and holding his hand made a sweeter connection than the sex they’d just shared. The last residual pulses of pleasure wound down, and he squeezed her hand.

"Want help back up, baby?” he asked quietly. It couldn’t be super comfortable in that position, laying back against his legs, and he told her so. “I love seeing you like that, but you’re gonna be sore if you fall asleep like that.”

Pate chuckled tiredly, feeling her heartbeat and breathing returning to normal even as the last flutters of orgasm thrummed through her, leaving her satiated, content, and sleepy. Truth be told, she was starting to feel the strain in her back and her hips so she nodded with an agreeable hum, tightening her hand around his and giving his thigh one last squeeze before letting go to reach for him.

"If you don't mind," she giggled. "Don't strain your shoulder, though."

He helped her sit up, using only one arm at her insistence. Back upright and pressed against him again, he stole another deep kiss before she moved off him completely. She left a smear of wet on his thigh, but that was only fair.

He flopped back onto the bed, yelped because he'd managed to forget about his shoulder injury for a hot second, and went back to his side.

"What now? Room service? Crappy TV? Gonna take a shower? Or do you just wanna sleep, baby?" he asked, peppering her with questions. He felt lazy and sated.

Pate sat where she was and didn't answer right away, grinning at him as he rattled off suggestions. She raised herself onto all fours and crawled to him, fitting herself snuggly against him with a long sigh.

"You had me at sleep," she mumbled, nuzzling her face into the hollow of his throat and pressing a few small, warm kisses there. "Will you be ok? Like this?"

She made a vague gesture down their bodies, still nude.

"Should I throw something back on?" She didn't want to drop off and leave him in distress, but she also didn't want to move to the other bed.

"Wanna be close to you," she breathed, finding it harder and harder to keep her eyes open.

"You think I'm gonna turn down being next to a naked woman in a bed that smells like sex? You don't know me very well, baby," he teased.

He did, however, move away to turn the lights off, and helped her under the blankets before joining her again. She was very warm, countering his chill, and he sighed as she snuggled against him. He watched over her as she fell asleep, and then let himself drift in the dark too, feeling content.

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Timeline National Country Cooking Month June 2021

National Country Cooking Month timeline

0B2002

Grits became a state food

0BGeorgia designated grits as the state's official prepared food.

0B1914

Origins of chicken-fried steak

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0B1859

The term "cobbler's" first mentioned

It may be related to the archaic word "cobeler," meaning 1Cwooden bowl."

0B1800s

0BGumbo means more than a food dish

0BGumbo is often used as a metaphor for the mix of cultures that exist in southern Louisiana, including people of French, Spanish, and African descent. Living together within a fairly small area fostered an environment that created new traditions and cuisine.

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Consumers and COVID: Spending patterns adjust to the new normal

Since the start of 2020, we have witnessed the most volatile period of consumer spending in US history. The primary catalyst has been the COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken almost 1 million lives globally.1 It has been the worst pandemic since the Asian flu in 1957, which resulted in 1.1 million lives lost, including 100,000 in the US.2 To minimize the chance of contracting the virus, millions of consumers have disrupted their lives to avoid contact with others. Businesses and local governments have also restricted commerce to enforce social distancing guidelines. These changes have caused consumer spending to plunge, driven by sharp declines in spending on services and consumer durables. While some obvious consumer trends have emerged from the COVID-19 crisis — such as the boon to online retailers and the devastating damage to the cruise industry — we analyze recent consumer data to uncover less obvious COVID-19-related trends and changes in consumer behavior.

Shifts in US consumer spending patterns

US consumer spending totaled some $13 trillion in 2019.3 Most spending was on services ($8.5 trillion) followed by non-durable goods, like groceries ($3 trillion), and durable goods, like appliances ($1.8 trillion).4 After the onset of the pandemic in March, US spending on non-durables spiked by around 7% year-over-year, as consumers stocked pantries to prepare for an extended home stay (Figure 1). Spending on durable goods and services, on the other hand, fell by around 8% (Figure 1). As fears over the coronavirus peaked in April, total spending fell an astounding 16% year-over-year, but consumption in certain services sectors, such as hotels and airlines, cratered by more than 80% versus the previous year.5

Figure 1: Real US consumer spending (year-over-year % change)

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, data from Jan. 31, 2019, to July 31, 2020.

May marked the beginning of the recovery when durables spending exploded after April’s 19% year-over-year decline to rise 3% in May (Figure 1). Durables spending remained strong throughout the summer, with double-digit gains in June and July. This surge was surprising initially, as high unemployment and a weaker economy are typically major headwinds to durables spending, but a closer look at the details explains this anomaly.

Durables spending led by cars, work from home, firearms

Figure 2: Durable goods leaders (year-over-year % change)

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, data from Jan. 31, 2019, to July 31, 2020.

Within durables spending, there was a notable spike in used vehicle sales. Sales climbed 15% year-over-year in the summer, as consumers who might have previously used public transportation sought safer options (Figure 2). A shortage of used vehicles and higher prices are now driving demand for new vehicles as well. A second trend has been driven by one of the newest realities of American life: work and school from home. Summer sales of furniture (up 18% year-over-year) and personal computers and software (up 30% year-over-year) jumped as a result (Figure 2). We expect these trends to be short lived for the same reason that sales of snow shovels temporarily peak after the season’s first snowfall. A separate trend — and one that we expect to remain intact — has been a rising demand for firearms. Spending on firearms and ammunition has risen an average of 30% year-over-year for the past three months (Figure 2).

Non-durables spending led by pantry goods, clothing, alcohol

Figure 3: Non-durable goods growth drivers (year-over-year % change)

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, data from Jan. 31, 2019, to July 31, 2020.

While spending on non-durable goods has recovered to historical levels in aggregate, trends within the sector continue to be impacted by COVID-19. Groceries, cleaning supplies and paper products spiked at the onset of the virus as consumers built up supplies, unsure of how long they would be asked to shelter in place. As confidence grew that stores would remain open and necessities would remain available, consumable sales quickly returned to more normal levels. Grocery sales, however, have remained elevated (up 6% year-over-year) as consumers are still unable to eat out as often as they did pre-COVID (Figure 3).

Clothing and gasoline sales suffered dramatically during the shelter-in-place orders but began to recover when local governments allowed a gradual reopening of their economies. Children’s clothing has been the most resilient since children grow out of wardrobes. Men’s clothing has been the weakest, as work-from-home has reduced the need to replace old office apparel. Normally, gasoline sales can be used as a proxy for economic activity, but work and school-from-home have resulted in a semi-permanent drop in gasoline use that may last until a vaccine allows people to congregate without fear. Finally, spending on alcohol (up 13% year-over-year) has remained robust for the last six months, as consumers have been unable to patronize bars and restaurants and may be seeking a distraction from the elevated stress of today’s new normal (Figure 3).

Services spending led by leisure, especially gaming, dining

Services has been, and remains, the most challenging sector within consumer spending. While the impact of the pandemic on the housing and education sectors has been limited, there has been significant disruption to the consumer care and leisure categories.

Most observers might have expected COVID-19-related care to generate more spending on medical services, but the data show that hospital and doctor visits initially dropped around 40% before recovering, once consumers felt comfortable that COVID-19 cases were adequately isolated and “tele-doc” technology became more widespread (Figure 4). Dental care, which tends to be more preventative in nature and precludes patients from wearing masks, posted a steeper fall and continues to post a slower recovery. Personal care (such as hair and nail salons) has seen an even bigger fall, and the recovery has been anemic so far. Nursing home spending, which is usually relatively stable, since most clients are residents through the end of their lives, has seen a slow but steady decline with no recovery yet. Given the recent negative headlines and poor outcomes for nursing home patients during the pandemic, many families are reluctant to allow their relatives to move in under current conditions. Home care agencies and direct help from family appear to be filling the need in the interim.

Figure 4: Services: Growth in care spending remains anemic (year-over-year % change)

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, data from Jan. 31, 2019, to July 31, 2020.

Within the leisure sector, the recovery has varied by category. Fast casual and “quick-service restaurants” have fully recovered, as drive-through restaurants with limited indoor seating are adequate for consumers looking for a casual meal away from home. The decline in full-service dining was much deeper, as consumers in this sector are often seeking more than just a meal but also an experience, which cannot be replicated via take-out.

Among travel-related sectors, leisure demand for airlines and hotels, for example, has shown significant recovery from April’s anemic levels. But we expect a slow recovery in travel spending overall, since business travel is likely to recover slowly as online communication increasingly substitutes for face-to-face business meetings. Gaming in local markets has fully recovered, but destination markets, such as Las Vegas, are still struggling as the return of conventions and international tourism may still be months away. We believe that live events, movie theaters and amusement parks will likely require a vaccine to fully recover, as occupying a room with dozens, or hundreds, of strangers is probably not sufficiently appealing to justify the current risk.

Figure 5: Services: Return of leisure spending (year-over-year % change)

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, data from Jan. 31, 2019, to July 31, 2020.

Conclusion

While a temporary boost in durables spending has supported consumer spending overall, services spending – which represents the bulk of consumer spending – continues to suffer. If a vaccine is developed and distributed effectively, we would expect spending on services to accelerate. But extended delays in the availability of a vaccine would likely cause the recovery to be slow. Durables spending has benefited from the transition to life with COVID-19, but we expect it to return to more modest levels as furniture and personal computing sales slow from the elevated levels posted initially following the crisis, potentially dragging down overall consumer spending.

Invesco Fixed Income’s corporate research team will continue to dig deeper into the consumer data in the coming months to uncover underlying trends and opportunities as we seek to select the best investments for our clients.

About this series

People have a remarkable capacity for adapting to change, but COVID-19 changed everything at once: How we live and work. How we shop and play. In this series, Invesco experts explore what the world may look like over the next few years. Join us as we imagine the possibilities together.

1 Source: Worldometer, as of Sept. 18, 2020

2 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Sept. 18, 2020

3 Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis, as of Dec. 31, 2019

4 Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis, as of Dec. 31, 2019

5 Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis, as of April 30, 2020

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The opinions referenced above are those of the author as of Sept. 25, 2020. These comments should not be construed as recommendations, but as an illustration of broader themes. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions; there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations.

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The most wonderful time of the year is also often the busiest. During the holiday season, decorating your house with Christmas lights—both inside and out—can make your home a welcoming destination for holiday gatherings and memory making. Before you agonize over when and how you will hang those outdoor lights, consider having CSN Cleaning Las Vegas take one item off your long holiday to do list. When it comes to Christmas lights installation in Las Vegas and holiday lighting, Las Vegas homeowners count on CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS to make their home sparkle.

One of the unique traditions of Christmas light decorating in Las Vegas NV are the thousands of luminaries that are used to celebrate the season. The traditional luminaries are brown paper bags with a couple of cups of sand and a votive candle. Luminaries trace their history back over 300 years and they can be found during the holiday season throughout Las Vegas Nevada along sidewalks, driveways, near churches and in yards. In December, the Old Town Plaza's annual Luminaire Tour is a popular tradition for many. But Las Vegas Christmas light decorating includes more than luminaries. The River of Lights includes about 400 light displays and a synchronized Christmas music and light show. The Twinkle Light Parade is another favorite, with floats, dancers and again, thousands of holiday lights.

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Luminaries and holiday lights are also very popular throughout the neighborhoods of the community as well. Homes in neighborhoods of Las Vegas have some impressive displays, many of which are professionally installed. These professionally installed holiday light displays are becoming more popular in Las Vegas NV neighborhoods and it is easy to understand why. Professional installed Christmas lights are:

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Do you offer free estimates?

When you contact CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS, we will send a technician to your property to meet with you and learn more about what holiday lighting services you would like and your budget. We can also answer any questions you might have about the services we provide.

CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS will then provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate. Once you approve the work you would like to have done, we can schedule a service call for installation. In many cases, we can take care of Christmas lights installation while you are away at work.

When do I need to book my Christmas lights installation?

To respond to increased demand, we have expanded the number of appointments we have available for Christmas lights installation. That said, we have found that more and more homeowners are booking earlier and earlier in the season.

Since our appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis, we recommend Las Vegas homeowners contact CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS in early November to reserve your spot. Just think of it as the first item you can check off your holiday to do list!

Can you take my lights down?

CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS has been making life easier for Las Vegas homeowners for decades, and this philosophy also applies to our Christmas lights installation services.

Our customers appreciate that as part of our Christmas lights installation services, our technicians will return to your home after the holidays are over to remove your lights display. CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS will safely pack your lights so that they are protected and ready for the next holiday season.

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What happens if I have a problem with my display after installation?

CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS stands by our Christmas lights installation services. In the unlikely event that a storm or electrical problem causes your lights to stop working, our technicians will return to your property to get your lights working again.

What else can CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS do to help me get ready for the holidays?

We realize that installing Christmas lights is just one of the many things homeowners need help with during the busy holiday season.

CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS is also available to:

Control pests in your home and yard, including mosquitoes, rodents, roaches and other pesky intruders, before your holiday gatherings

Perform a heating tune-up so your house is warm and cozy for guests

Mow your grass and put in new landscaping to showcase your home

Winterize your pool so it’s ready for next swim season

What do I need to keep in mind when decorating for the holiday season?

Make your Christmas safe and more merry by:

· Keeping candles away from flammable materials

· Setting timers to cut electric costs while you are asleep or away

· Keeping extension cords out of the reach of small children and pets

· Using specially-designed Christmas light clips outdoors instead of nails or staples

To see other smart holiday decorating tips, check out our infographic.

Why choose CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS for my Christmas lights installation?

Las Vegas homeowners depend on CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS for Christmas lights installation services for several reasons. First, all CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS employees undergo thorough background checks and drug testing, so you can feel safe about having CSN CLEANING LAS VEGAS at your home. Second, we offer extensive in-house training to make sure your Christmas lights are not causing any damage to your roof or your home’s exterior. Lastly, our employees treat your home as they would their own.

Materials, Installation, Maintenance, Take-Down & Storage - we do it all!

CSN Cleaning Las Vegas started operations in September 2015 with 5 customers in the Las Vegas area. This holiday season we expect to complete over 100 installations. We specialize in helping you design your holiday lighting display and then making it happen. All of the materials that we use are commercial grade supplies that have been chosen because they provide the best look for the job.

But don’t think that our service ends there. We will also install your Christmas lights using the best installation methods. And if your installation has problems, our technicians will come out to your home and fix whatever the problem is at no additional cost to you. At the end of the season, one of the least enjoyable parts of Christmas lights is taking them down. Not only will we take them down for you and box them up, we will even store them for you until next Christmas. We do it all!

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The images below show you a little of our work. We strive to provide a clean installation with very few power cords visible. More images are available in the Product Pictures and Installation Pictures pages.

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Are you looking for a professional company to install Christmas lights on your home or office building in the LAS VEGAS area? We are your number one option for turning your home into a work of holiday art. Call us anytime for a free consultation and estimate. We cover LAS VEGAS and most other cities within the region.

Our customers are usually repeat customers and love to recommend us to their friends and neighbors. If you haven’t heard of our services, be the first among your friends to really do it up this holiday season. We guarantee your party will be the talk of the town when you work with our team to beautify your home.

The holidays are a time for celebration, family, get-togethers and the beauty of the season. But sometimes they can add extra stress to your life due to limited time for planning. Let us help you out with our expert Christmas light service. We can have your home glowing in no time and with no sweat off your back. Your guests will be utterly impressed with the splendor of your home and you will be relaxed and ready to be a gracious host. Whether you have a design idea or not, we can create a winter wonderland in your front yard.

HOW MUCH DOES PROFESSIONAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT INSTALLATION COST?

Typical Range: $202 - $607

Christmas Light Installation Pricing

On average, homeowners pay $405 for professional installation of their exterior holiday lighting, with a typical range between $202 and $607. The light strands alone cost between $80 and $300. Installation adds another $120 to $500 to your budget. For multistory residential projects, the total price can go up to $1,500.

On Thanksgiving weekend, your neighborhood will start to light up with Christmas decorations. It brightens the lawns in the dead of winter and dresses up your home. Hiring a pro can turn your property into a showcase for the entire neighborhood while making sure the wiring and installation is safe.

Holiday Lighting Installation Costs

Most professional lighting installations range between $120 and $500 for labor alone. You can hire an individual by the hour at a rate between $60 and $100. Larger companies that bring their own lights offer packages that cost between $300 and $1,200 and include the strands, installation, and takedown.

Price of Professional Christmas Light Hanging Per Foot

Experts typically charge between $1.25 and $3 per linear foot. That includes all aspects of the installation, but not the lights themselves. If you don't own your own holiday lighting, add another $0.50 to $2 per foot to that cost depending on the type of bulb you purchase. Clarify whether the per-foot quote includes takedown after the season.

Prices by Home Size

A small ranch home may only cost $120, while a multi-story residence can range up to $1,000 for installation alone. The size of your home will be one of the largest factors in the price of your holiday lighting installation. The more space you need to cover, the more money you will spend on both lights and labor.

Holiday Light Installation Cost By Home Type

Home & Square Footage Average Installation Price

Ranch, 1,000 $120-$350

Ranch, 2,000 $200 - $400

Two-story, 1,500 $350 - $600

Two-story, 2,500 $500 - $900

Home and Property, 4,000 $700 - $1,000

Hanging on a High Roof

Expect to pay $150 to $1,200, or about 20% above regular installation prices if your roof and eaves are difficult to reach. That increased budget is due to the special equipment, like extended height ladders, your installer might have to bring for the job. Any cost increase should be mentioned in the initial quote.

Holiday Lights Wiring

If you need to install new electrical wires for the lights, hire an electrician for $50 to $100 per hour. Most installation pros won't install outlets or ground outdoor wires. They do provide extension cords and stakes to keep lighting in place.

You may choose to use timers for your holiday lights, which cost between $10 and $30 per unit. Some wreaths come with small battery packs to keep them illuminated without a cord to trip over. Some lighting may also work with battery power. Discuss options with your pro.

Christmas Lights Price List

On average, Christmas lights cost between $80 and $300. That's based on a price of $4 to $30 per strand. Most strands feature 100 to 200 bulbs. Expect to use 10 to 20 strands to cover an average-sized home between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet.

When you buy holiday lighting as part of a professional installation, you may pay by the foot. Expect anywhere between $0.50 to $2 per linear foot for the bulbs alone.

The type of lights you pick will affect the cost of installation. Options range from standard lights to LED lighting, dome bulbs, and C9 alternatives.

Incandescent Lighting

Expect to pay between $4 and $10 per incandescent strand. This is the traditional and most common choice of lighting. Incandescent bulbs cost the least but use more energy compared to LED and other premium options. They also burn out quickly.

Average Cost of Christmas Light Rental and Installation

If you don't want to buy the entire holiday lighting set, you can rent lights from your installer for a package price of $200 and $550 including installation. In this scenario, the expert will install their own set, and take them back down after the season is complete.

Renting Christmas lights costs more than installation alone, but less than purchasing the lighting set. That makes sense if you want to try out professional installation once. Beyond that, it can get expensive because you must pay for the lights every year. As an added benefit, you don't have to worry about storage in the off season.

DIY vs. Hiring a Professional Christmas Decorator Near You

Decorating your own home will save money. Hiring a pro for your Christmas lighting installation can be expensive, but provides significant benefits:

A plan on how to maximize the effect of the lighting.

Safe wiring that accounts for snow and water exposure.

Time-saving installation and takedown

To get these benefits, you have to find the right expert. Find a Christmas light installer near you, and learn about their pricing. Invite them to your property and get a quote. Then, work with them to make your home beautiful for the holiday season.

FAQS

WHERE CAN I FIND CHEAP CHRISTMAS LIGHT INSTALLERS?

Most Christmas light installers quotes are based on hourly and per-foot rates, which is why they tend to be similar to each other. Cutting corners can lead to hastily installed lighting that doesn't actually look consistent or beautiful. Worse, bad wiring can endanger people and property.

Here are a few tips can help you save in good conscience:

· Choose accent areas rather than covering your entire home with lights.

· Check with your installation pro on whether you can purchase your own lights.

· Install timers that turn on lights only during evening hours.

How Do I Get the Best Price on Christmas Lights?

Even if you're looking to get the best price on your light set, don't take shortcuts. Simply buying cheaper lights means that they'll burn out faster.

Instead, buy your lights after the season. Stores sell their excess inventory around January and February. You can save up to 80% on regular prices once the new year starts.

How Much are Permanent Christmas Lights?

On average, permanent holiday lights cost around $3,500 to install. In exchange, you get decoration that lasts for years. The only additional price will be replacing your LED bulbs every four to six years.

Can I Hire an Installer to Hang Lights out of Season?

Some installation experts are available year-round. They get busiest in October and November, when most homeowners are looking forward to Christmas. Business starts to slow down in December, before January gets busy with takedown work. Between February and September, you might get lower rates.

How Many Holiday Lights Do I Need for My House?

How many light strands you need depends on your home's size and your decorating needs. Roughly, you can plan with 10 to 20 strands for a basic decoration on the exterior. Start with 100 lights for your eaves, then add 10-20 additional bulbs for each awning you want to cover. Each tree or large shrub will take between five and 10 strands.

How much does it cost cost to install Christmas lights?

Christmas lights are magical on the outside of a home, but they can be difficult to install. For a number of reasons, more people are turning to professional Christmas light services. For this example, we'll look at installing Christmas lights on the exterior of a 1500 square foot, one story home, which averages $200-$400.

Cost breakdown

Many lighting companies include the cost of renting lights in their total cost. Others will install lights you already own. For the most part, lighting installation is sold on a package-basis, with the lights and labor costs included in the total. Most light installations take around half a day, although larger projects will obviously take more time. Be sure to get estimates from multiple light installers so you know exactly what is included in the package.

Lights: Exterior Christmas lights typically range from $10-$30 per strand, depending on the style and size of the lights. Plan on 8-10 strands per house, for an average cost of $80-$300 total.

Labor: If you supply the lights yourself, plan to pay around $65-$85 per hour for the labor costs.

Take-down fees: Check to see if lighting removal after the holidays is included in your package. If not, plan to spend around half of your installation costs for removal service. For this example, it would cost $100-$200 to remove the lights.

Enhancement and improvement costs

Most lighting packages include basic LED lights. If you want to upgrade to fancier lights or multiple colors, your total could increase 20%.

Prices increase based on the number of stories of a house. The cost of installing lights on the second story is typically around twice of installing lights on the first floor.

Additional considerations and costs

Homes with lots of landscaping and large trees can increase the overall installation cost. Get multiple quotes for specific details about your house.

Some areas or neighborhoods have limitations on the amount and type of Christmas lights that can be put on a house. Be sure to check about the regulations in your area.

Many Christmas light installers book very quickly, so it is wise to schedule your installation in September to get a good time before the holidays.

How Much Does Professional Christmas Light Installation Cost?

$241 – $645 ($2 – $5 Per Foot)

Christmas lighting installation for a 1,500 square foot 1-story home costs $250 to $460, whereas a 2,000 sqft. 2-story home runs $500 to $800. Pricing includes the holiday lights and professional labor. By using your own lights, you'll save $100 to $200 on average. Get free quotes from Christmas light installers near you.

Christmas Light Installation Pricing

The average cost for professional installation of holiday lighting is $241 to $645, or between $2.81 and $4.81 per foot for both the lights and the labor. Christmas light strands range from $40 to $260, while labor and installation cost $150 to $400 with an extra 20% for difficult roofs.

Pricing depends on the number of stories in the house, the quality of the lights, if landscaping or tree lights are installed, and if there are any additional Christmas decorations. Extension cords, stakes, and timers are needed for a handyman or lighting service to install your light displays properly.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT INSTALLATION COST LAS VEGAS

National Average Cost $443

Minimum Cost $151

Maximum Cost $1,508

Average Range $241 to $645

For a grand Christmas display of beautiful, twinkling lights during the holiday season, it’ll be faster and more professional looking to hire a Christmas light installer. It is an arduous job from start to finish to plan a Christmas display, set it up, then tear it down. Of course, you want time to pack it away properly too, so that it is ready for an easy setup next year. Hiring a decorator can allow you to relax and let a pro take care of all of that.

Cost of Holiday Lighting Installed on High Roofs

Hanging Christmas lights on a high and difficult roof costs $3.50 to $6.00 per linear foot, or an extra 20% to 25%. Additional safety measures. extended ladders, and special equipment will be required which increases your overall cost. If your roof has a lot of nooks and crannies you may end up paying more, because more lights might be required.

Cost To Wrap A Tree In Lights

The average cost is $10 to $20 to wrap trees depending on the tree’s height. A palm tree with no lights on the fronds would cost $75 for up to a 20-foot-tall trunk, and a Ligustrum hedge costs $150 – $200. Large trees around 50’ can take a whole day to wrap, and a lift is required, so costs start at $1,500 just for this tree.

If you would like a beautiful spiral design that leaves some spacing between the lines, then you’re less likely to need very many strands. However, if you want the spacing tighter, so there are hardly any dark areas between the lines, then expect to pay more.

Wiring Cost to Put Up Christmas Lights

In some cases, you'll need to install new electrical wiring or outlets to power the lights. Hiring an electrician to install an outdoor outlet with a cover costs between $200 and $275. Depending on the size of your home, and types of lights being used, you may need more than one outlet installed. The professional you choose will then connect the setup to the exterior outlets using extension cords and stakes to secure the lights.

Timer – Once set up, you’ll be able to turn the lights on and off with just a few main switches. However, it can be much more energy efficient to ask your light installer to connect it all to a timer, so they all come on and switch off at the same time. Timers cost between $9 and $50 each.

Battery Powered – If you’d rather not hook your lights up to your electrical supply because you hate the thought of leaving cables outside, consider installing battery operated lights.

Average Christmas Light Rental and Installation Cost

Renting Christmas lights only costs $100 to $200 more than a basic labor-only package that uses your own lights. Packages that include lights, set-up, and takedown costs between $230 and $600 depending on the size of your home.

Plus, you won't have to deal with the takedown or storage process, or your lights no longer working after some years. The two main types of light strands are:

Incandescent Lights are $350 per 150 linear feet of lighting installed.

LED lighting is $500 per 150 linear feet of lighting installed.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT INSTALLATION FAQ'S

Will your installers remove my lights as well as install them?

Absolutely. Our professionals are dedicated to providing you with a beautiful Holiday display, as well as taking all of the burden out of shopping for necessary materials, installing lights, and removing the lights after the holiday season. Removal is included in our price. Removals generally begin January 2. No appointment is necessary for removal. We remove lights on a geographical basis to ensure a quick removal for everyone.

How do you calculate your labor estimate?

There are several factors that contribute to the estimated price of a job. These factors include the complexity of the display, electrical constraints, and of course the length of time necessary to complete the job. We take our time on each and every job, and our Christmas light pro’s pride ourselves on providing you with the most professional displays in town.

What happens if I have a problem with my lights?

Our qualified installers are trained to take all of the necessary measures to prevent any problems with your lights. However, if you do have a problem with your display, we have service technicians to correct the problem as soon as possible.

Are there any hidden charges?

No, sometimes other companies will charge you hidden fees for electrical accessories, removals, etc. The price that we quote you is all-inclusive and we do not charge our valuable customers hidden “junk” fees.

Can you provide references?

Yes, at your request, we will be happy to provide you with a list of past commercial and residential clients.

Will We Need To Hire An Electrician?

Most of the time no, however for larger installations extra power may be necessary. We will let you know at the time of your estimate if we believe that extra power is needed.

When should I schedule my Christmas light installation?

Due to our short and fast-paced season, the sooner you schedule your installation the better chance you’ll have to get your lights installed and choose a date that you prefer. Installations begin in early October and end in late December. Call for early season discounts.

How much does your service cost?

The cost of your Christmas light installation depends on the size and difficulty of your home. In addition to your home Christmas Decor we will be happy to provide you with Christmas light installation pricing on trees, shrubs, walkways, etc.

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Looking for Christmas light installers in Las Vegas Nevada? Call McCarran Handyman Services for additional information about our Christmas Light Installation services in Las Vegas NV. Let McCarran Handyman Services you get in the holiday spirit with Christmas light installation. A professional will help set up your displays, trees, and landscape features. Las Vegas NV residents love their luminaries and their Christmas light decorating. See why professional installations are becoming increasingly popular.

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The most wonderful time of the year is also often the busiest. During the holiday season, decorating your house with Christmas lights—both inside and out—can make your home a welcoming destination for holiday gatherings and memory making. Before you agonize over when and how you will hang those outdoor lights, consider having McCarran Handyman Services take one item off your long holiday to do list. When it comes to Christmas lights installation in Las Vegas and holiday lighting, Las Vegas homeowners count on MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES to make their home sparkle.

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Do you offer free estimates?

When you contact MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES, we will send a technician to your property to meet with you and learn more about what holiday lighting services you would like and your budget. We can also answer any questions you might have about the services we provide.

MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES will then provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate. Once you approve the work you would like to have done, we can schedule a service call for installation. In many cases, we can take care of Christmas lights installation while you are away at work.

When do I need to book my Christmas lights installation?

Since our appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis, we recommend Las Vegas homeowners contact MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES in early November to reserve your spot. Just think of it as the first item you can check off your holiday to do list!

Can you take my lights down?

MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES has been making life easier for Las Vegas homeowners for decades, and this philosophy also applies to our Christmas lights installation services.

Our customers appreciate that as part of our Christmas lights installation services, our technicians will return to your home after the holidays are over to remove your lights display. MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES will safely pack your lights so that they are protected and ready for the next holiday season.

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What happens if I have a problem with my display after installation?

MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES stands by our Christmas lights installation services. In the unlikely event that a storm or electrical problem causes your lights to stop working, our technicians will return to your property to get your lights working again.

What else can MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES do to help me get ready for the holidays?

We realize that installing Christmas lights is just one of the many things homeowners need help with during the busy holiday season.

MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES is also available to:

Control pests in your home and yard, including mosquitoes, rodents, roaches and other pesky intruders, before your holiday gatherings

Perform a heating tune-up so your house is warm and cozy for guests

Mow your grass and put in new landscaping to showcase your home

Winterize your pool so it’s ready for next swim season

What do I need to keep in mind when decorating for the holiday season?

Make your Christmas safe and more merry by:

· Keeping candles away from flammable materials

· Setting timers to cut electric costs while you are asleep or away

· Keeping extension cords out of the reach of small children and pets

· Using specially-designed Christmas light clips outdoors instead of nails or staples

To see other smart holiday decorating tips, check out our infographic.

Why choose MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES for my Christmas lights installation?

Las Vegas homeowners depend on MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES for Christmas lights installation services for several reasons. First, all MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES employees undergo thorough background checks and drug testing, so you can feel safe about having MCCARRAN HANDYMAN SERVICES at your home. Second, we offer extensive in-house training to make sure your Christmas lights are not causing any damage to your roof or your home’s exterior. Lastly, our employees treat your home as they would their own.

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McCarran Handyman Services started operations in September 2015 with 5 customers in the Las Vegas area. This holiday season we expect to complete over 100 installations. We specialize in helping you design your holiday lighting display and then making it happen. All of the materials that we use are commercial grade supplies that have been chosen because they provide the best look for the job.

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Typical Range: $202 - $607

Christmas Light Installation Pricing

Holiday Lighting Installation Costs

Price of Professional Christmas Light Hanging Per Foot

Prices by Home Size

Holiday Light Installation Cost By Home Type

Home & Square Footage Average Installation Price

Ranch, 1,000 $120-$350

Ranch, 2,000 $200 - $400

Two-story, 1,500 $350 - $600

Two-story, 2,500 $500 - $900

Home and Property, 4,000 $700 - $1,000

Hanging on a High Roof

Holiday Lights Wiring

Christmas Lights Price List

When you buy holiday lighting as part of a professional installation, you may pay by the foot. Expect anywhere between $0.50 to $2 per linear foot for the bulbs alone.

The type of lights you pick will affect the cost of installation. Options range from standard lights to LED lighting, dome bulbs, and C9 alternatives.

Incandescent Lighting

Average Cost of Christmas Light Rental and Installation

DIY vs. Hiring a Professional Christmas Decorator Near You

Decorating your own home will save money. Hiring a pro for your Christmas lighting installation can be expensive, but provides significant benefits:

A plan on how to maximize the effect of the lighting.

Safe wiring that accounts for snow and water exposure.

Time-saving installation and takedown

FAQS

WHERE CAN I FIND CHEAP CHRISTMAS LIGHT INSTALLERS?

Here are a few tips can help you save in good conscience:

· Choose accent areas rather than covering your entire home with lights.

· Check with your installation pro on whether you can purchase your own lights.

· Install timers that turn on lights only during evening hours.

How Do I Get the Best Price on Christmas Lights?

Even if you're looking to get the best price on your light set, don't take shortcuts. Simply buying cheaper lights means that they'll burn out faster.

Instead, buy your lights after the season. Stores sell their excess inventory around January and February. You can save up to 80% on regular prices once the new year starts.

How Much are Permanent Christmas Lights?

Can I Hire an Installer to Hang Lights out of Season?

How Many Holiday Lights Do I Need for My House?

How much does it cost cost to install Christmas lights?

Cost breakdown

Lights: Exterior Christmas lights typically range from $10-$30 per strand, depending on the style and size of the lights. Plan on 8-10 strands per house, for an average cost of $80-$300 total.

Labor: If you supply the lights yourself, plan to pay around $65-$85 per hour for the labor costs.

Enhancement and improvement costs

Most lighting packages include basic LED lights. If you want to upgrade to fancier lights or multiple colors, your total could increase 20%.

Prices increase based on the number of stories of a house. The cost of installing lights on the second story is typically around twice of installing lights on the first floor.

Additional considerations and costs

Homes with lots of landscaping and large trees can increase the overall installation cost. Get multiple quotes for specific details about your house.

Some areas or neighborhoods have limitations on the amount and type of Christmas lights that can be put on a house. Be sure to check about the regulations in your area.

Many Christmas light installers book very quickly, so it is wise to schedule your installation in September to get a good time before the holidays.

How Much Does Professional Christmas Light Installation Cost?

$241 – $645 ($2 – $5 Per Foot)

Christmas Light Installation Pricing

CHRISTMAS LIGHT INSTALLATION COST LAS VEGAS

National Average Cost $443

Minimum Cost $151

Maximum Cost $1,508

Average Range $241 to $645

Cost of Holiday Lighting Installed on High Roofs

Cost To Wrap A Tree In Lights

Wiring Cost to Put Up Christmas Lights

Battery Powered – If you’d rather not hook your lights up to your electrical supply because you hate the thought of leaving cables outside, consider installing battery operated lights.

Average Christmas Light Rental and Installation Cost

Plus, you won't have to deal with the takedown or storage process, or your lights no longer working after some years. The two main types of light strands are:

Incandescent Lights are $350 per 150 linear feet of lighting installed.

LED lighting is $500 per 150 linear feet of lighting installed.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT INSTALLATION FAQ'S

Will your installers remove my lights as well as install them?

How do you calculate your labor estimate?

What happens if I have a problem with my lights?

Are there any hidden charges?

Can you provide references?

Yes, at your request, we will be happy to provide you with a list of past commercial and residential clients.

Will We Need To Hire An Electrician?

Most of the time no, however for larger installations extra power may be necessary. We will let you know at the time of your estimate if we believe that extra power is needed.

When should I schedule my Christmas light installation?

How much does your service cost?

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McCarran Handyman Services has served as Las Vegas’s premier professional lighting decor company for nearly two decades. We serve all of Las Vegas (locations in Central and NW Las Vegas). Our passions lie in spreading joy to others through the addition of creative lighting design whether it be at home, business or your special event. At McCarran Handyman Services we pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship and the white glove service we bring to our loyal customers; customers who have been with us season after season, year after year since the very beginning.

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We know event planning in and of itself can be very stressful. So why not take some of the burden off of yourself and allow a lighting professional handle your lighting needs? Whether your special event is at a home or venue, McCarran Handyman Services can bring it to life! Professional lighting adds that finishing touch to birthday parties, family gatherings, weddings, or any other occasion worth celebrating.

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McCarran Handyman Services has the knowledge and experience to handle lighting installations for you, safely and quickly. We have been creating spectacular holiday lighting displays for homes across Las Vegas for nearly two decades.

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Exterior lighting from McCarran Handyman Services adds curb appeal to any home or business. It showcases architectural elements on the building, highlights your beautiful landscaping and makes the property look more welcoming, not to mention safe.

As a business owner, a potential customer driving by is more likely to take notice of the attractive exterior which often leads to them stopping in to see what’s inside.

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* Have other jobs around the house, just ask and we will get the help you need

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I made it angsty jdonica accidentally… whoops.

because all good prompts should be answered with zombie decapitations and angst

With a morbidly satisfying thud, what was left of Ram Sweeney’s head fell to the floor, cut clean through by Veronica’s sword. Another thud followed as the rest of Ram’s body followed suit.

A bead of sweat rolled down Veronica’s nose and there was an intense throbbing in her head. She dropped the tip of the sword to the ground, surprised at how heavy it felt in her hands all of a sudden. It was a real sword, an antique taken from JDs home, something his dad had picked up in Las Vegas or someplace.

A little ways off, at the edge of the road, JD fired a round into Kurt Kelly’s skull as he tried to cross the street towards them. The former football player’s mangled arms did nothing to stop his fall to the ground, where he lay motionless.

“Goddamn zombies,” JD called out to her with a breathy laugh, nudging the unmoving, undead corpse with the toe of his boot.

“You good?” she called back.

“Yeah, he didn’t get close enough to bite.”

Veronica nodded, scanning their surroundings for any more shambling corpses. Nothing.

Birds circled overhead. They were crows or ravens or something of the sort. Veronica watched as the late afternoon sunlight glinted off of their dark wings, like angels of death hovering on the horizon. They’d descend on Kurt and Ram and pick away every last trace of them, slowly but surely. Soon enough, there would be nothing to remember them by- not that there was anyone out there to remember them anyways.

“We should set up for the night, it’ll be dark soon.” JD had wandered back to her, leaving Kurt for the birds. She agreed with silence as she stared at his body. From where she stood, he almost looked like he was a normal person- if laying down in the middle of the road was something that regular people did normally.

The 7/11 they’d holed themselves up in had been abandoned when they found it. Whether the owner was dead or on the run, they’d probably never know.

The power was still running somehow, and it was mostly untouched other than a few missing items. It almost looked like a regular convenience store. Except now, the windows were boarded up and the doors were all barricaded. In the parking lot, cars had been rearranged to stop unwelcome visitors from stopping by.

It was her home today.

One of the fluorescent bulbs was beginning to go by the cash register, and it flickered sporadically as Veronica collected bottled water and packs of cigarettes. JD went to work nailing the door shut for the night.

With every blow of the hammer, Veronica wondered whether she was trapped in another way, somewhere much larger than this 7/11. With each blow she marveled how it was all her fault.

“Who’d have thought that accidentally poisoning one high school queen bee could’ve kickstarted the apocalypse,” she grumbled, flopping down behind the counter in her nest of blankets. This was her bed now. Their bed.

One sip of drain cleaner and Heather Chandler had been dead as a doornail. Except that she came back, and brought hell with her.

“Well I know it’s not what we intended, but it ain’t so bad. We’ve got food and water, more supplies than we could want,” JD said, joining her on the floor.

“Yeah, for now, but what about when the power runs out? What about when the food runs out?” The panic in her voice was evident, and she hated it.

“We move on.” There was a finality to that statement. Veronica could almost hear the years JD spent moving from town to town, job to job with his dad.

Before she could say anything, he pressed a kiss to the back of her head and curled an arm around her stomach, pulling her close, slowly coaxing her into lying down with him.

Though she couldn’t see his other arm, she knew it was resting on the gun in his pocket. She knew it was for their protection, but it came with the knowledge that even now, their safety wasn’t guaranteed, even as they lay sleeping.

But if she closed her eyes, she could pretend like it was their first night together again, that they were camping out in her backyard again under the stars. She could imagine that she was back when it felt like they were the only two people who mattered.

Now, for all she knew, it really was the two of them against the world.

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What is the massage mattress?

Massage , massage cushion ... today there is a whole range of tools dedicated to massage therapy. One of them is the massage mattress, sometimes also called a massage mat. The massage mattress is a massage device that can be used both in institute and at home. For our seniors, this equipment is an excellent way to enjoy the benefits of professional massage at home, without having to go to a massage center.

There are several types of massage mattresses. The relaxing massage mattress is perfect for relieving pain. The heated massage mattress, on the other hand, is often used by overweight people who want to lose a few extra pounds. However, older people can also get it to enjoy a little more heat in the winter. The vibrating massage mattress usually combines vibration and heating. It mainly provides relaxing massage. This type of massage mattress provides significant relaxation from head to toe thanks to the vibrating motors installed on certain specific areas (top, middle, bottom). The motors can be operated via a remote control. The vibrating mattress is also often equipped with an infrared heat diffuser. There are also models of massage mattresses fitted with massage heads on the market. They offer different massage techniques such as shiatsu, kneading, percussion, rolling, etc.

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Modernizing over time, the massage mattress can be equipped with several functions to meet all needs. Most often, this device is handy thanks to a power supply and a remote control. But, it can also have other functions such as the combination of vibration and heating functions that work thanks to motors distributed over key areas of the body. We can also find on some models of massage mattresses the speed function which allows the user to choose the rhythm that suits him. Finally, there is also the airbag function and the possibility of choosing between several thicknesses.

The massage mattress, to reduce back pain, muscle tension and aches with age, the state of health weakens. It is obvious! To this is added the taking of drugs of all kinds. All this has the effect of weakening the body and causing many ailments such as lower back pain, muscle stiffness and tension. Unlike young people who can recover quickly on their own, seniors find it difficult to recover from these ailments. Massage is then an excellent way for them to remedy this.

By acting on key areas of the body such as the neck, shoulders, pelvis, back, feet and legs, the massage mattress reduces all existing muscle and joint tension. The combined effect of vibration and heat promotes blood circulation. This has the effect of oxygenating the muscles and relieving back pain and aches.

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The massage mattress helps reduce stress

More fragile and more exposed than the rest of the population, the elderly can also be victims of stress, anxiety and anxiety. And it must be said that there are many reasons: fragile health, reduced mobility ... They therefore need massage more than ever to evacuate the physical and psychological stress that accumulates in them for a thousand and one reasons. Many studies have shown the effectiveness of massage in reducing stress in the elderly.

The use of a massage mattress helps to provide well-being, relaxation and relaxation in seniors, three ingredients that are beneficial to their age. Not only does massage bring physical relaxation to the elderly. It also reduces feelings of depression and anxiety which tend to increase with age. The benefits of the massage mattress do not end there. This equipment also helps to calm restlessness and improve the quality of sleep. It must be said that age and sleep have never been good companions. This is due in particular to the habit of seniors of going to bed very early or of staying too long in bed. By eliminating all tension from the body, the massage mattress helps you get a good night's sleep.

In addition, it also makes migraines, nervousness and chronic fatigue disappear. During the session, you will therefore fill up with energy!

The massage mattress, to re-tame your body

In the elderly, massage is an effective weapon to awaken every part of the body. The brain remembers every part of the body. Repeated and regular massage sessions can only be of benefit to the elderly person. She has a better perception of her body. Her self-esteem is boosted and she gains confidence and acceptance. Often, as we get older, we have a hard time accepting our body and being proud of it. Massage allows you to re-tame your body and to accept it.

The massage mattress can also be used as a means of preventing falls in the elderly. A person who regularly receives massage sessions regains a better balance. His brain remembers all those areas of the body that tend to be forgotten. The body becomes more sensitive and more receptive.

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