Page 102 of Holly Jolly July

ANNIE

I think I needed a reminder that not

everyone is in a place where they can

enjoy Christmas, and to offer compassion

to those people instead of passing

judgment. I’m sorry for being so

brutal with you. I didn’t understand.

JAMES

It’s okay. We’ve got off on the

wrong foot, a couple times actually,

but you haven’t given up on me.

ANNIE

Of course. I wouldn’t do that.

JAMES

Why not? Everyone else has.

ANNIE

That’s not true. You have people in

your corner who care about you.

They look out for you.

JAMES

(confused)

I do?

ANNIE

Yeah. Everyone wants what’s best for

you. And this is the first step. I know Christmas can be a hard time, but it’s

good to see you putting in an effort.

Already since I’ve been here I can

see the Christmas magic working

on you.

JAMES

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