Chapter 8Pat opened the front door and let himself into the house. He ran into Theo while he was going up the stairs to the apartment on the third floor and Theo was coming down, Baby Bear bundled up and cradled in his arms.
“Hi, Theo.”
“Hi, Pat.”
“Bye, Theo.”
“Bye, Pat.”
And they both went on their way, laughing.
Pat pressed the doorbell, recognizing “Isn’t It Romantic?” as the chimes rang out.
The door opened, and Jill stood there with a half-naked Elf on her hip. “Pat! You’re here.” She stepped aside so he could enter.
He kissed her cheek and set down his cases. No point in bringing them in beyond the foyer, when he’d be taking them up to the attic in a little while.
“How was your flight?”
“Awesome!”
She paused as she was about to lead him into the living room. “Awesome?”
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