Christmas in the Air (2005)
“I don’t know what it is yet, and we may never know, but I suggest we accept the situation and move on. It’s going to be a long night. Let’s introduce ourselves, so we can at least call each other by name, instead of saying, ‘Hey, you.’”
“Sounds good,” Quinn said. “I’ll start.”
Warmth radiated from the stove now, and in the subdued light of the candles, it could have been a peaceful setting except for the dangerous conditions lurking outside the building.
The screeching wind rattled the windows ...and forced an occasional puff of smoke back down the chimney. Drifting snow sifted in around the doors, as if warning the travelers of potential disaster looming a few steps away.
Quinn sat directly across the circle from Livia, and she kept her eyes downcast as he talked. She hadn’t yet looked directly at him. She knew she’d have to face up to her embarrassing past sometime and go on with her life. Perhaps tonight was the time.
Quinn unbuttoned the heavy coat he wore, since the room was getting warm.MoreLess
“Sounds good,” Quinn said. “I’ll start.”
Warmth radiated from the stove now, and in the subdued light of the candles, it could have been a peaceful setting except for the dangerous conditions lurking outside the building.
The screeching wind rattled the windows ...and forced an occasional puff of smoke back down the chimney. Drifting snow sifted in around the doors, as if warning the travelers of potential disaster looming a few steps away.
Quinn sat directly across the circle from Livia, and she kept her eyes downcast as he talked. She hadn’t yet looked directly at him. She knew she’d have to face up to her embarrassing past sometime and go on with her life. Perhaps tonight was the time.
Quinn unbuttoned the heavy coat he wore, since the room was getting warm.MoreLess
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