Catch a Falling Snowflake by Ava Kelly

Author:Ava Kelly [Kelly, Ava]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: NineStar Press, LGBTQIA+, contemporary, gay, pansexual, transgender, lesbian, intercultural, holiday/Christmas, established couples, children, grieving, family, holiday traditions, foster care
Publisher: NineStar Press, LLC
Published: 2020-04-15T00:00:00+00:00

On Monday morning, Nick woke suddenly and with an odd sensation of being watched. Leon had a tight grip on him, arms and legs alike, half beneath Nick, half on top. Nick had seen a pastry twisted like that once.

A series of crunching sounds got him blinking until his eyes focused on the other sofa where Abby and Ben sat, the container of cookies open between them. Nick grunted.

“Are all adults this funny when they sleep over?” Ben asked.

“Nope. Daddy and Daniel are like princes. Caught in a spell, forever pretty, waiting for their true love to come wake them. Too bad they’re each other’s true love,” Abby said, dark passion in her voice.

“No, no. Too early,” Leon complained.

With great effort, Nick managed to fish his phone out from under the pillow. The clock showed one minute to eight, which meant— The alarm blared.

Leon let out an eloquent “aaaah” at the sound, but Nick managed to fumble with turning it off so much that the phone dropped on his face. Giggles traveled the expanse of the room. At least someone was having fun.

Jeff made them pancakes and coffee, and whipped out a delicious frittata from the oven just in time for Amber and Sara’s arrival. After that, it was shopping for them and the kids. Nick and Leon searched for a desk and other necessities for Ben, as well as extra presents.

They were returning to the car with newly acquired pillows and blankets when they passed by a familiar shop, and Nick came to a halt.

“Wait,” he called after Leon.

“What’s this?” Leon looked up and up into the windows filled with costumes, witch hats, fake cobwebs, and an impressive statue of Lurch.

“Treasure,” Nick grinned. “They have Wednesday costumes here. And I couldn’t find any toys in Ben’s suitcase. Did you unpack them?”

Leon frowned. “I thought you did. Wait. School supplies. Come on! What kind of assholes…”

“You know what? I’m not even going to get mad anymore. I’m gonna spoil him a little instead. Let’s drop these off and come back?”

“Good idea. But, Nick, he’s not Abby. Let’s get him some non-spoopy ones, too, hm?”

Nick shrugged sheepishly. “I didn’t think that far ahead.”

Ben, when presented with the new dresses, was delighted. The toys went into the present pile.

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