’ ‘I guess it’s time for them to meet then huh.’ Angie told her. ‘Yeah I know.’ Kate said. Alec walked to the door of the small two story...ivy covered home. It was totally Kate. There were flowers everywhere and it was far from the city and all the noise. He was so nervous, but he rang the bell and waited. Katie opened the door and smiled a sad smile. ‘Come in.’ she told him. ‘Thanks.’ he said quietly. ‘Nickie isn’t here yet.’ she told him. ‘He’s at flag football but he will be home soon.’ Kate. The wrapping discarded, Mary opened the black jeweler’s box to reveal a small diamond heart necklace. “Oh my,” she gulped, quickly looking up at Santa, who was no longer seated. She saw him leaving the barn, the children trailing behind him to see him off and say good-bye. She tried to follow to properly thank him, but she was too late. The horse drawn sleigh had already disappeared into the night. “So, did Santa give you a nice gift for being a good girl?” the familiar voice asked from behind. I’ve got a safe house. Let’s get our guest somewhere more comfortable.” The tall man turned back to Holly. “I’ll explain everything then.” Bridgewater ran his hand down Holly’s cheeks, wiping away the tears. “I’ve missed you so,” he said quietly, and to Gene it sounded sincere.A quick movement of Bridgewater’s head had the others following him through the passage on the side of the room, and Gene shuffled quickly behind, unsure what the hell he’d just walked into. He let out a frustrated. The sun shone in. It was a lovely morning. But unlike any morningI'd ever known!"Well, I see Katie's finally awake," the smiling girl said to theother one, turning her head slightly toward her. "I guess so," said the other, lifting a cup of coffee to her redlips and sipping, all the while continuing to watch me. "Right onschedule." 'Schedule'? That sounded odd. Not wrong but ... well, odd. Myeyes closed again. Heavy. Just to rest, but now my mind stayedawake. The second voice.