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Tales from the Mistletoe
Chapter 3-Van Pelt
"Alright, the sugar cookies are done." Van Pelt said as she pulled the tray full of golden brown cookies out of the oven. "What type of cookies should we make now, Wayne?"
"Chocolate chip!" Rigsby exclaimed, as excited as a child on Christmas morning.
"Okay, chocolate chip it is."
Van Pelt smiled at Rigsby and grabbed her cookbook off of the counter to find the recipe. She had volunteered herself (and Rigsby) to make sweets for the CBI Christmas party that evening. Currently, they were baking a variety of cookies, because Rigsby could not decide on just one type of Christmas cookie.
Batches of peanut butter cookies, oatmeal raisin and shortbread cookies later…
With all of the cookies made, Van Pelt and Rigsby were ready to head back to the CBI headquarters for the party. Rigsby brought the cookie trays out to Van Pelt's truck while she grabbed her coat and the bags filled with presents for the team.
"Wayne?" Van Pelt called from the doorway.
Rigsby ran back from the truck to Van Pelt's front door.
"What baby?"
Van Pelt put the presents down and pulled Rigsby back inside. Once he was standing inside with her, she pointed up to the piece of mistletoe hanging above them. Rigsby looked up and saw it, and then smiled down at Van Pelt.
"I put it up especially for you, Wayne." Van Pelt explained. "Thanks for all your help today."
She kissed Rigsby and he pulled her close to him. When they broke apart, Rigsby said:
"I love you Grace."
"I love you too Wayne. " She smiled at him. "Now let's go before we're late!"
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