Chapter 17: A Christmas Gift“So he really liked it?”
I nodded to her on the video chat. “Yes, I think he really did. Thank you for helping me choose, Sarah.”
“Oh, it’s not a problem. You know I love Christmas ornaments, and I wanted to make sure to do something nice for the guy who helped you out so much.”
We talked for a few more minutes about what was happening with the trial—nothing new.
“Anyway, I should get going and help Charlie with breakfast.”
“It’s, like, noon your time, Aiden.”
“Fine. Brunch. Love you!”
She laughed. “Love you, too. Merry Christmas.”
Next, I called Brett. I was making my way through my traditional Christmas phone calls while Elyse did hers as well. Charlie was busy making brunch.
“Merry Christmas!” Brett answered the video call with Jini, who was waving m
