No Place Like Home (Holiday Classics) by Michaels Fern

Author:Michaels, Fern [Michaels, Fern]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pocket Books
Published: 2002-12-15T16:00:00+00:00

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They were gathered in the sunroom to say good-bye. It was an exceptional room, with its wide, panoramic view of the mountains that showed off the light dusting of snow that had fallen during the night. The trees and shrubs looked pretty, like the front of a Christmas card. The lighting inside was subdued, making everything seem warm and cozy. A gas fire burned brightly, more for atmosphere than warmth.

“I hate to leave, it’s so warm and toasty here,” Sara said.

“I wish you’d get a move on. If the temperature keeps dropping, the roads are going to freeze. I can hold the fort. Don’t worry about us,” Sam said. Freddie barked in agreement.

“Sam’s right, girls, go now and be sure to call as soon as you arrive safe and sound.”

“We will, Cisco,” the girls said, as they hugged her and Freddie. “I’m so glad they allow dogs to visit here in this room. Joel told me this morning that they have pet day every Friday for the patients,” Sara said.

“Will you just go already,” Sam said with feigned exasperation. “And if you smack up my car, your ass is grass, Sara.”

“Nag, nag, nag. Bye everyone. We’ll call when we get home, and make sure you call us in the morning after Cisco’s surgery. By the way, before I forget, Hannah called Laurel Hills and told them Cisco is with us enjoying a little holiday. She didn’t offer up any additional details. She then called Dad’s private number and spoke to Alexandra, who said Dad went out early this morning and has been gone all day. She said she didn’t know where he went because he didn’t leave a note. Hanny said Alexandra sounded like she was telling the truth. Anyway, Hanny told her Cisco was with us, and you were fine and dandy. End of call. Okay, okay, we’re going.” Another round of hugs and kisses ensued before they left the sunroom. Freddie hopped off Cisco’s lap, her scarf trailing on the floor as she scampered to the door with them for one last good-bye.

“You take care of her now, girl,” Hannah said, dropping to her knees to hug the retriever. She saw the boots, the jeans-clad legs, and groaned as she looked up at Dr. Zachary Kelly.

“I’m not wearing a cummerbund at the wedding,” Zack Kelly said. He was grinning from ear to ear as he pushed back his Pittsburgh Pirates baseball cap.

Flushing, Hannah could only mumble, “Okay. What kind of hat are you planning to wear?” as Sara dragged her out the door and down the hall.

“I dreamed about that guy last night,” Hannah said breathlessly. “He wasn’t wearing a cummerbund at the wedding. What do you suppose that means, Sara?” she asked fretfully. “Oh, Freddie was the flower girl. She had a little silk pouch around her neck full of flower petals. I think it was a beautiful wedding. Do you think I’m losing my mind? He is sooo cute, though.”

“It means…it means whatever you want it to mean.

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