“Get up. Let’s go grab a bite before you get too comfortable by the hearth. We’ll chat more in the afternoon.”

Seeing Hannah’s face growing somber, Steven quickly shoved Farley aside, “Kiddo, your sister and I have some grown-up talk to do.”

Only then did Farley notice Hannah’s sour expression. “Hannah.” He was quick to realize he’d stepped in it and bolted out of there.

Steven got up, moving to Hannah’s side, “Hannah.”

It was the holidays, and Hannah didn’t want to hold a grudge and ruin the mood. “Just this once.”

Steven happily said, “Deal!”

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very simple. Seeing Steven around, Jeo wanted to have a couple of beers, but Pandora wouldn’t

lunch, Uncle and Aunt Ableson took their kids and went home.

was now down to four, no, actually, it

a full spread for their holiday dinner. The dishes symbolizing prosperity and good fortune were a must-have.

a ten-pound fish in the river and kept it for today. Everyone chipped in and by dusk, they’d

was snowing outside. And it was very cold. They decided to dine in the living room

dishes cooled quickly. Jeo had also set up a fondue pot for a long, leisurely night of eating and drinking.

stash of wine, pouring a glass for Jeo and Steven, “I didn’t let you drink last night because I didn’t want

been so good

glass, “Thanks for the advice.

glasses and downed

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