“I just wish I knew why they couldn’t schedule this meeting until after Christmas,” Marlene said with a heavy heart as she and Skipper walked through the airport.
“Don’t worry, Marlene. I’ll be back for Christmas. This whole thing was situational. It isn’t something that can wait,” Skipper replied.
Marlene hugged herself. “I hope so. Christmas wouldn’t be the same without you guys,” she said.
Skipper smiled and came to a stop, sitting his suitcase on the ground next to him. “Come here,” he said taking her by the waist. He looked into her chocolate-brown eyes. “I promise...
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