"Okay. I'm convinced," I said, trying to catch my breath. "I definitely need a wand and a blizzard bubble."

Forever pulled another Santa hat from thin air and held it out. "And a Santa hat?"

"Oh, always! Thanks." I took it from her and balanced it on top of my coat hood. "Christmas in July?"

"Absolutely. Safe-Mart brought out all the Christmas items that didn't sell last year and marked them half off, given this crazy weather. So far, they're selling like, well, ...