Night Owls

Jerry glanced down at the photograph in his hand, then back up again at the woman sitting alone at the back of the cafe.

The face was more lined, but it was her. She noticed him, eyes widening. She stood and started towards the door.

All at once a blinding light coursed through the space. Jerry and the woman froze. And then a creature appeared, seemingly from the air itself.

It was tall and covered with short soft fur. It reached out towards both of them and said "It's time to get started."