“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 allow

Ableson took their

was now down to four, no, actually, it

still laid out a full spread for their holiday dinner. The dishes symbolizing prosperity and good fortune

fish in the river and kept it for today. Everyone chipped in

cold. They decided to dine in

also set up a fondue pot for a long,

glass for Jeo and Steven, “I didn’t let you drink last night because I didn’t want you to overdo

with a chuckle, said, “Steven, do you know why my wife’s been so good to me?

glass, “Thanks for the advice. Here’s to you.”

and

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