Page 63 of Tinsel in Telluride

LUCA: What? I already told you, Little Thief, I’m done pretending I don’t want you in my bed.

LEIGH: Zach comes first, remember?

LUCA: No, you come first. Always.

LUCA: But if you must know, this is one hundred percent me thinking of Zach first. Not while you’re coming, of course, but if we give this a shot then it’s really what’s best for him. He gets two parents who love him.

LEIGH: It’s not that simple.

LUCA: It really is, but I know I’ve got more groveling and explaining to do. So you’ve got some time to consider my offer.

LEIGH:

LEIGH: What’s the plan for today? I need to know what to pack for Zach.

LUCA: How does Zach feel about Santa?

LEIGH: He likes the idea of him, but I think the beard freaks him out. Which is ironic, considering he’s a social butterfly with everyone else.

LUCA: Noted. I’ll make sure I shave.

LEIGH: You don’t have to do that.

LUCA: Fine. I’ll keep it short. I know you like the scruff.

LUCA: Ice skating?

LEIGH: A toddler on a hard surface and knives on our feet. Sounds fun.

LUCA: Okay, maybe next year on skating. Holt will be so disappointed.

LUCA: Ornament painting?

LEIGH: How long is the list of things you thought up for today’s outing?

LUCA: Infinite.

LEIGH: Painting is fine.

LUCA: Christmas Market downtown?

LEIGH: Yes.

LUCA: Baking cookies?

LEIGH: No eating the cookie dough.

LUCA: Spoil Sport.

LUCA: Fine.

LEIGH: So plan for indoors and outdoors.

LUCA: Straight and to the point. Yes.

LEIGH: Okay we’ll be ready in about twenty.

LUCA: Perfect.

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