Most of the group watched the kids play with the puppy, but the interaction between his second in command and his new fiancée was much more interesting. There had been a lot of tension in that little corner of the room and he was tickled he got to see the shocked look on John’s face before he buried it in Shannon’s neck. Palmer didn’t show emotion like that very often. Duncan smiled to himself. He had an idea what they were talking about. Now to wait for the confirmation. For the first time in a long time he thought about Melanie. A few years ago he’d checked up on her. She’d married the guy she’d cheated on him with and they’d been out in Ohio somewhere. It had been almost eight years ago now that he’d come back after being blown up, hurting, only to have her walk out on him in the hospital. Damn. Eight years was a long time to be alone. Duncan jerked when little Drew slammed into him, laughing. When he looked up, most of the group had crowded around him. He grinned, embarrassed to be caught woolgathering.
What do You think about Embattled Christmas (2014)?
