The Naughty List (2011)
“This was one of the pitfalls of hosting a beach-themed party during the Christmas season. “Would someone please go get a towel for that guy?” “I’m on it, boss.” Dwayne, one of the busboys, hurried in the direction of the giant umbrella in the corner. Thank God they’d decided to use beach towels in the display.
Bram stepped out of his and Ry’s office and slung his arm around her shoulder. “Wow, look at Santa shaking his Rudolph.” She stifled a groan. “Way to ruin my favorite reindeer for me.” “I... try, darlin’. I try.” She glanced toward the closed door behind them. “Is Ry still on the phone with his uncle?” “Yeah. He’s attempting to wrap it up, but it might be a while.” Holidays were tough for Charlie Hollister since he’d lost his wife on Christmas Day ten years ago. She knew that Ry felt incredibly guilty not being able to spend more time with his uncle, despite knowing that his cousins were there to watch over Charlie day and night and ensure that the depression didn’t result in him holing up in his house.MoreLess
Bram stepped out of his and Ry’s office and slung his arm around her shoulder. “Wow, look at Santa shaking his Rudolph.” She stifled a groan. “Way to ruin my favorite reindeer for me.” “I... try, darlin’. I try.” She glanced toward the closed door behind them. “Is Ry still on the phone with his uncle?” “Yeah. He’s attempting to wrap it up, but it might be a while.” Holidays were tough for Charlie Hollister since he’d lost his wife on Christmas Day ten years ago. She knew that Ry felt incredibly guilty not being able to spend more time with his uncle, despite knowing that his cousins were there to watch over Charlie day and night and ensure that the depression didn’t result in him holing up in his house.MoreLess
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