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“Because you’ll have fun”

Fun How long had it been since Bodie had done so since he’d even thought about the word “fun” prior toSarah?

Thinking back, he’d admit these past couple of weeks with Sarah had been thetih her Christoodness

Not that Bodie hadn’t enjoyed his time in the one skiing or backpacking He had But tihter, fluffier, more child-like and innocent

“And because I’d rea

lly like you to be there,” Sarah continued, upping the ante “I want you to go to the Christo”

Her words got to him Sarah wanted him at the festival How could he say no?

“If you needto help her Wasn’t that his ulti time with her was just an added bonus

“If that’s the only way you’ll agree, then yes, I need your help” Her smile was brilliant “Never let it be said that I turned away a volunteer”

“Never What do you need me to do?”

“Want to help with the ornament hunt?”

“‘Want’ is a strong word, but why not? What’s the worst that can happen?”

“Great, but first we need to deliver the snowflakes and other orna everything up”

“And you’re not there?”

“Not yet, but I should be, so let’s get a move on”