Neighbor Dearest
“It seemed like a great idea at the time, but with only three hours left to prepare, I was seriously kicking myself.
There was a lot to be thankful for this year, and that made me want to do something to celebrate. Everything seemed to be going our way. Damien’s most recent checkup turned out okay, and he was feeling well most days.
The apartment was looking spectacular—totally fit for a party. Damien had done most of the renovation work himself after the initial wall demolition. It was now basically one gigantic love nest. He’d removed my old kitchen altogether, and my former bedroom was now part of our living room. We kept the other bathroom as a spare, and he’d closed off an area into a small guest room. The dogs had more space to putz around the house, too.
The door swung ajar to reveal Damien shoving a freshly-cut Christmas tree through the opening. The scent of fresh pine filled the air. It definitely smelled like Christmas all of a sudden.
“It’s huge!”
“Why thank you.
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