She'd been pouring peppermints into glass vases for twenty minutes, and they still had more to go."I don't think we have time for a break," she said. "But go ahead. You've been working non-stop for days, plus you drove up here this morning and it's -""I meant you," she said. "Besides, we need a Christmas tree. Maybe you can go get one.""We have a tree, in the lobby.""And that, my dear, is the problem," Eva said. "The lobby has a tree, but the party doesn't. Now go find that yummy mountain man and get us a tree."Andi shot her a look that said, do not bother me with this right now. Eva ignored it. "Seriously, Andi, he's gorgeous. And he's crazy about you.""He is not," she protested, but secretly she was hoping for her friend to disagree with her. "Besides, what would make you say that?" Andi turned so Eva couldn't see the smile that took over her face. "You can drop the act anytime, Andi. I'm not falling for it. Besides, anyone can see it." Eva grabbed her arm to spin her around. "I mean really, here it is Christmas Eve and he's in the banquet room with a plan you gave him, ordering around the staff to make sure everything is perfect for you.
