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He made a circular motion with his finger. Bebe grinned and did a slow three-sixty.
“You look beautiful, Bebe.”
“So do you.”
He blushed. “Let me help you into the sleigh.”
“Thank you, but I thought the sleigh rides were starting at the church? Isn’t that what was discussed?”
“Originally, but since there was time between when serviceended and when the ball starts, Mr. Hammond suggested we just stop at routes around the town to carry folks to town hall. His son started across town first.”
“Oh my goodness, this is great. Thank you.”
“Yes, thank you, Mr. Walker,” Hope gushed. “This is the best ever!”
Jay tapped her nose. “I have a special gift for you later.”
“For me?” Her eyes widened.
“Of course. Someone told me you were an old lady today. Eight years old.”
She giggled, eyes bright. “I’m younger than you.”
“We won’t talk about how young I am.” He gently nudged Hope. “I had to get my favorite player a gift for her birthday.”
Hope’s cheeks bloomed with excitement as Jay continued to tease her.
When they walked into the town hall, Bebe gasped. Snowflake angels hung from the ceiling in between red and green streamers. Each angel was different. Some with big wings, some with little ones, and others without. And they were all different colors. Not to mention there were three different Christmas trees displayed throughout the room. One all red, another all white, and the last pure gold.
“It’s so pretty,” Hope said in a hushed whisper.
Bebe nodded. “It is. May and the others did a great job.”
“Of course I did.”
Bebe whirled around to see May in a red dress. The chiffon material clung to her lithe frame. “You look gorgeous.” She hugged her friend. “And the place looks phenomenal.”
“We had fun making the angels.” May sent a smile Ryan’s way.
“I’ll bet. I’ve barely talked to you this week.” Bebe wanted to be sad, but she understood. Both of them had found love this Christmas. However, Bebe knew she and May would continue to be the best of friends.
“Likewise.” May winked and then turned to Hope. “Happy birthday!”
“Thank you, Ms. May!” Hope turned to Bebe. “Mama, can I go find my friends?”
“Sure.”
Hope walked away, doing a few twirls here and there.
Jahleel cleared his throat. “I’m going to go talk to Ryan. Save me a dance?”
“Of course.”
“Then I’ll be right back.” He kissed her forehead and walked away.
“Wow, y’all two are adorable.” May grinned.
Bebe waited until Jahleel was out of earshot. “Doesn’t he look perfect in that tux?” she sighed.
