"Well, maybe we can extend your birthday trip through Christmas."

Her brow furrowed. "Miss Christmas here? No I can't do that. I want to do something nice for the little ones at St. Bartholoma." She had set aside money to buy every child there a nice gift. More importantly, she wanted to give the sisters something nice. Everyone should have a gift at Christmas, and the sisters didn't always get remembered when money was lean.

He squeezed her shoulder and kissed her ...