In all the excitement of Merlin showing up, Kirk had forgotten that Avery Driscoll was due to arrive. When he called from the road, Kirk explained the situation with his niece and sister. Avery insisted on giving them space, so Kirk made some calls, then met him outside the Bittersweet Inn.
There, with snow falling around them, they exchanged a hug and some back-pounding.
“There’s another problem,” he explained. “But don’t worry, it’s already solved, pending your approval.”
“I generally approve of problems that are already solved.”
“There were no rooms left in town anywhere, except a suite that’s booked but not yet occupied. It happens to be booked by the sister of a friend who’s getting married on New Year’s Eve. Her name’s Bliss Gault. She’s not sure when she’s getting here, so she j
