Friday Romance: Christmas Brunch (Part 2 of 4)
"I went to college in Florida, which is where my parents live now. I moved back home afterwards, and my brother and his children live in Ohio. Since I have never hosted so many people before, I'm...
The man with the dark beard tore off another piece of tape and stuck it to the garland. He took a step back, seemingly to admire, or judge, his work.
“We went to school together,” he replied. He scratched at his beard.
Jennifer’s eyes grew wide.
“Wyatt?”
“That’s me,” he replied.
“I barely recognized you under all that beard. How’ve you been?”
“I’ve been great. Moved to California after college. I’ve been living there ever since. This is the first time in a long time I’ve been back home in Colorado for the holidays. How about you?”
“I went to college in Florida, which is where my parents live now. I moved back home afterwards, and my brother and his children live in Ohio. Since I have never hosted so many people before, I’m getting nervous.”
“Family is a good way to get your feet wet.”
“You must not know my family,” she replied.
The two shared a laugh.
“I don’t have plans tomorrow morning,” he said. “I don’t want to intrude, but I can help get everything setup for your brunch.”
“You would do that? That’d be so kind.”
“I take it you don’t remember, but you helped me study for math our junior year of high-school. Without you, I would’ve spent the summer in school. That was the summer I learned how to fish. A hobby I still bond with my father over.”
“I do remember. How’d we lose touch after that?”
“There isn’t much time for the little guys when you’re dating the school’s star quarterback.” He scratched his beard.
“Senior year is such a blur to me,” replied Jennifer. “It all happened so fast. If you’re willing, I certainly won’t turn down help. I’m in over my head.”
“I’m happy to. Just tell me where and when.”
During the drive home, Jennifer thought back on high-school and how she’d helped Wyatt study. She recalled the initial reason she’d offered. She had a crush on him. Once their junior year ended, they lost touch over the summer. Come senior year, her social circle was entirely different.
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Book a room at the bed-and-breakfast and return to Brooks Landing during the holidays. Abigail and Hunter's relationship continues to grow, but are they ready to make the next step? Meanwhile, Colin finds himself in a blooming love triangle. Unfortunately for Hunter, and Colin, their love lives are uprooted when the neighboring town of Peak Creek calls on the help of Officer Robinson (and his crime-stopping partner Colin Bloom) to solve a mystery once again-This time before Christmas.
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