After dinner was over and the dishes put away, they headed into the living room where the Christmas tree took center stage. During the course of the meal, Taren had excused himself and had placed presents under the tree. And from the look of it, Kiki had, too.

"Wow! Presents!" Abby clapped her hands excitedly.

"Kiki, would you like some hot cocoa before we get started?" Evelyn asked, smiling.

Kiki chuckled. "I couldn't eat another bite if I tried. But thank you." ...