All I Want for Christmas: A Kinnison Legacy Holiday novella by Amanda McIntyre

Author:Amanda McIntyre [McIntyre, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amanda McIntyre
Published: 2016-09-01T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Five

“I think that’s it.” Liberty handed the itemized list of what was in each wrapped present to Ellie. It was more than enough for any child, and to some perhaps too much. “I admit going a little overboard,” she told the woman. “But if I saw something that I thought Cody needed, or would like, I didn’t show much restraint. Maybe you could hand some of them out to the other families at the house?”

Ellie smiled and shook her head. “This is very generous of you. I’m certain you could return some of these, if you still have the receipts.”

Liberty shrugged. “I know you operate on a shoestring, especially at the holidays. Please use them as you see fit.”

Ellie pondered the offer and then nodded. “Okay, thank you.” She eyed Liberty. “I do have a favor I wanted to ask… well, actually, it’s a favor from Rein.”

She was driving over to the ranch to meet him as soon as she dropped off a meatloaf and mashed potato dinner at the Saunders’ household. She had to make a quick stop at the bakery to pick up some honey clover leaf rolls first. “I’m heading over to see him at the ranch. Is there something you’d like me to pass along?”

She seemed hesitant, and then finally tossed her hands in the air. “I was hoping maybe I could convince him to play Kris Kringle for the kids at our family holiday party this coming Thursday.”

The question took Liberty aback. “I can ask, but I can’t guarantee how he’d feel about it. More importantly, how would Rowena feel about it?”

Ellie shrugged. “I’d say that we’ve asked one of our best donors to help us out. She’s not going to want to spoil Christmas for Cody.”

“How’s he doing?” Liberty asked.

“Well, we’ve implemented an early start program for the little ones. It teaches reading, colors, alphabet, and a bit of writing. But he seems to be adapting well to the other children at the house.”

Liberty nodded. “That’s wonderful news.”

“He still has his moments when he backs away from the other kids. We’ve noticed he’s not as social when his mother is present as when she’s gone.”

“And Rowena, how’s she doing?”

Ellie sighed. “I won’t lie. It hasn’t been easy. But to be fair, I think she is trying.”

“Let me ask Rein, and I’ll have him contact you,” Liberty said. “I’ve got to run, but thank you for being Santa’s helper.” She started toward the bakery and stopped as she remembered something in her purse. “Would you see that Cody gets this sing-along video? It was one of his favorites.”

Ellie took it and hugged Liberty. “That’s what he’s been asking for. I didn’t understand.” She glanced up at the darkening sky. It was barely three o’clock on Monday afternoon. “Better get going.”

It had started to snow steadily in the short time it took for her to make her purchases and reach Sally’s and Clay’s house. Located just a couple of blocks off the main street square, it stood on a corner lot.

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