(Alex’s POV) After that night, little Max, as we were now calling him, permanently resided in our bed. April told Sparks to chill with the claws and learn to love little Max or she would be sleeping in the other room. Needless to say, Sparks wasn’t happy. But she left the toy alone. My Max was always pacing in the back of my mind at night whenever April fell asleep. Thankfully, though, she hasn’t had another episode since. We started winter break two days ago, which makes today Christmas eve. It is also the day of the big reveal. I still don’t know what she has planned for this reveal but I’m so excited I can’t sit still. So far today, I’ve trained in every training session, helped chop wood for the fireplace, gone shopping with Bethany, of all people, and helped April bake cupcakes.

