CHAPTER 12 BLAKE AWAKENS The sound of horns seeped into my ears, and moments later I recognized the melody. It was the song “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” which was played at Santa’s Village non-stop. “Damn it, now I’m dreaming about work.” I mumbled, then my eyes fluttered open. The closing credits of “A Christmas Story” were rolling down the screen of the massive television hanging on the wall. My head was leaning against a very firm pillow, but when I went to fluff it I realized it was Eddie’s arm. “s**t,” I mouthed. What was I doing falling asleep on him? And why wasn’t he moving? Slowly I sat up, then noticed Eddie’s breathing was slow, and steady. I glanced over to him and realized he was asleep too. This was bizarre, because I rarely was able to sleep with someone. Even if I

