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“He told me he had heard worse at school and to be cool.”

“You are cool.”

“I am,” Marie said. “I’m forty-two and I’m definitely cool. Now, let’s talk about you.”

“I’m going to ask her to dinner Thursday.”

“That’s Christmas Eve.”

“I know.”

“That’s big.”

“I’m aware of that. I hope the family doesn’t scare her off.”

“Nico, we’ll be on our best behavior.” She frowned. “I mean, we’ll do our best. Maybe ‘best behavior’ is a little optimistic. But for you to bring a woman to Christmas Eve? This is really big. How long have you known her?”

“Since I started work here. I see her almost every day at the lodge.” And I’ve been half in love with her since the first minute I saw her.

Nico thought it wise not to say that aloud.

“She’s why you wouldn’t let us fix you up. How long have you been, uh, dating her?”

“I’ve been, uh, dating her since last night.” He enjoyed the look of surprise on his sister’s face. “I told you, she fell in the kitchen at work and hurt her ankle. I brought her home to help her out. To take care of her.”