Page 113 of Holly Jolly July

ANNIE

(groaning)

We’re just friends. There will be no

inspiration in that regard.

JENNA

Mmm-hmm. Sure.

James knocks on the door.

Annie exhales slowly, squares her shoulders, then answers it.

James is dressed in a navy suit with a crisp white shirt and shiny black shoes.

James looks Annie up and down appreciatively.

JAMES

Wow... you look...

ANNIE

What?

JAMES

Like a Christmas miracle.

ANNIE

That’s awful corny of you,

Mr. I-Hate-Christmas.

JAMES

You’re starting to change my mind.

Annie and James share a moment, regarding one another with slow smiles, until they are interrupted by Jenna snapping a picture of them on her phone.

ANNIE

Hey now! We didn’t agree to pictures.

JENNA

Sorry, just had to capture the

moment.

Annie sighs, then turns to James.

ANNIE

Ready to go?

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