Christmas Mittens Murder by Lee Hollis

Author:Lee Hollis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington Books
Published: 2023-06-07T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Sunday morning, Mia checked on Christina before she made coffee. The girl looked like she was sleeping, but a worry line creased between her eyes.

“She’s been dreaming,” Grans said from behind Mia. She came around and moved Christina’s arm back into the green goop. “And from what I’ve seen, they’re not pleasant dreams. It’s a side effect from being under so long. All her negative thoughts are cramming in since there’s no conscious self to control them. I’m afraid if we keep her under too long, we might not get back the same Christina.”

Mia couldn’t bear the thought of not having her friend back. “What if we played music? Or turned on a movie?”

Abigail had joined them. “I think it’s time for some romance and Christmas movies. Help me move her television in here. She’ll get a dose of happy while she sleeps.”

“If this ever happens to me, don’t subject me to that. Turn on some music and I’ll be fine,” Grans grumbled as she cleaned a spot on the counter. “I don’t need to be thinking there’s some prince out there to save me.”

Abigail squealed as she set the television down on the counter. “You’re so smart, Mary Alice.”

“What did I say now?” Grans looked at Mia like she might know.

“If we can’t find the mitten, infusing her with happily-ever-after movies might give more power to the Sleeping Beauty cure,” Abigail explained as she plugged the television in. She turned it on and found the correct channel. “Operation Saved by Love has begun.”

“We need to keep all men out of this bathroom,” Grans warned as she met Abigail and Mia’s gaze. “She’ll imprint on whoever comes into the room.”

“Don’t tell Mother Adams that. She’ll send Edward to save her.” Mia squeezed her friend’s hand.

“I’ll make a sign for the door. Do not enter. Sewer leakage. That should scare anyone away.” Abigail giggled.

“Just don’t let Mark Baldwin in here. Sarah would kill Christina if she went after him,” Mia added.

“If you two don’t stop, she’s going to imprint on someone without the guy being present. No talking about men near her. At all.” Grans pushed the other two women out of the bathroom. “Now go make us some breakfast. I’m starving. And since I was up most of the night, I’m going to take a nap while you two go hunting for clues today.”

Mia paused in the hallway. “Will she be okay while you nap?”

“Oh, yes, the danger is in the first twenty-four hours. Now that we’re past that, she’ll be safe in the goop. It’s learned what she needs.” Grans went to the fridge and took out a soda. “I need some quick sugar to keep myself awake while you cook. Then I’m crashing. Don’t wake me unless it’s completely unavoidable.”

After breakfast, and after Mia and Abigail had checked on Christina one more time, they left the apartment. Mr. Darcy and Dorian were on watch in the living room, and Mia heard the television go on after she’d locked the door.

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