Chapter 19
Lagging behind her parents to admire the twinkling stars in the clear night sky, Whitney inhaled deeply, filling her lungs with invigorating winter air. Looking around her at the various Christmas decorations adorning the townspeople's lawns and houses, she smiled appreciatively. Christmas in Harmony had always been a special time for her.
"Whitney," Eve glanced over her shoulder to make sure her daughter was still following them, "Are you coming, Honey?"
"Coming, Mom," Whitney called softly, stepping toward her parents when her father held out his arm. "Thank you, Daddy."
Kissing the top of Whitney's head, T.C. commented, "I'm a lucky man, with you two beautiful ladies on my arm. The only thing missing is my Sugar Bear."
Smiling indulgently at her husband, Eve let him take her under his arm, leaning against him and enjoying the warmth and feeling of protection being in his arms always gave her. "Simone's with Kay and the rest of the kids. Whitney, if you want to go find Theresa…"
Glancing up at her father beneath her lashes, Whitney squeezed the strong hand that held hers in its grip. "That's okay, Mom. Theresa's running a little late."
"Well, as soon as she gets here, Honey, you're free to join her. Don't worry about me and your father. We'll be all right, won't we, T.C.?" Eve prodded gently.
"You're young," T.C. grinned. "Have fun. I think I see the Lopez-Fitzgeralds right now."
Watching Whitney meet up with Theresa who looked exuberant about something as always, Eve shook her head then graced T.C. with a glorious smile. "Who are you and what have you done with my husband? You're not usually so…" she searched for the right word even when it was evident T.C. knew exactly what she meant without hearing her say it.
"Where's your holiday spirit?" T.C. joked lightly as he kissed her.
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