Derek chuckles and gives Jinx a scratch behind the ears before ushering Bitty out into the hall and locking the door behind them. He slips his keys into the pocket of his coat, and then pats his jeans pocket to make sure that the little plastic container is still there.

“We’re heading out towards the cabin,” Derek offers as they make their way outside. It’s cool, but it isn’t freezing, and if all goes well they’ll both be warm enough. It’s early enough that the park is still pretty empty aside from the morning joggers, and Derek looks over his shoulder at Bitty, grinning slyly before disappearing into the trees. “Keep up, pup.”