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Kinley nodded. “Alright,” she said, still staring at the house.

“I can make scrambled eggs.”

She looked at him. “That’s fine,” she said, then looked back at the dollhouse.

Levi grinned, as he headed for the kitchen.

“I hope everyone who wanted a white Christmas is happy,” he muttered later, as he drove them to Cody and Addison’s house.

Kinley laughed. “I am, thank you.”

“You’re welcome,” he said with a grin.

He pulled up close to the porch and looked at Kinley.

“Ready, sweetheart?”

“Yep.” She opened the door and stepped out. She opened the back door and removed the gifts she’d gotten them.

Levi got out and picked up the gifts he’d gotten for them too, then they walked up the steps.

Cody opened the door after Levi knocked and waved him inside. The smell of turkey made his stomach growl.

“Hey, Cody.” He handed him the gifts. “Merry Christmas.”

“You too, Levi. Merry Christmas, Kinley. Glad you both could make it. Let me take your coats. Would you like anything to drink? Beer?”

“Uh, no thanks, but I’ll take a cup of coffee.” Levi removed his hat, hung it up, then removed his coat and hung it up with his hat.

“Sure? I have plenty of beer. I’m about to have one. I know it’s only three, but it’s been a long day.” Cody grinned.

“No, thanks, Cody. I don’t drink.”

“You don’t? Not at all?”

“No, sir.” Levi had a feeling Cody was remembering when they played pool at his and Addison’s engagement party when Levi told him he was getting a beer. He had told him that because he wasn’t ready to tell him about his past.

Cody stared at him for a few seconds, then nodded. “No problem. Let me get you a cup of coffee. Kinley, what would you like?”

“Coffee, please. Where’s Addison?”

“Right here. I’m so glad you both could make it. I think we’re in for a lot of snow. Oh, hey, Levi. Merry Christmas to you both,” Addison said with a smile as she hugged Kinley, then hugged him.

“What did Santa bring you, Kinley?” Addison asked with a raised eyebrow.

“You know exactly what he brought me, so don’t act so innocent,” Kinley said, making everyone laugh.

Addison looked at Levi. “Did she cry?”

Levi glanced at Kinley to see her shaking her head, then he grinned and looked at Addison.

“Like a baby,” he said, and laughed when Kinley slapped his arm. He pulled her close, kissed her lips, and asked. “Did I lie?”

“No, but you didn’t have to tell them.”

“Let’s all head to the living room,” Cody said, and they followed him.

Kinley watched with anticipation as she handed Addison the wrapped gift. A smile spread across Addison’s face as she opened it and pulled out a beautiful blue angora sweater.

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