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“Still
want to keep me?” Jameson asked kiddingly.

“As
long as you don’t bring home anymore cats.”

“Deal.”

Candace
closed her eyes in contentment. Jameson nestled against her lover and followed
suit. “Oh shit,” Jameson said.

“What’s
wrong?” Candace opened one eye.

“I
didn’t get you anything for Christmas. I didn’t think I’d see you and…” Candace
laughed and kissed Jameson soundly. “What was that for?”

“Jameson,
sleeping next to you is the best and most unexpected Christmas present I’ve
ever gotten.”

“The
best, huh?”

“Yes.”

“I’m
in trouble next year. How am I going to top that? I’ll have to find something
new to design….maybe…”

“Go
to sleep, you lunatic.”

“Merry
Christmas, Candace. I love you.”

“I
love you too, even if you are a lunatic. Now go to sleep or Santa will never
come,” Candace warned.

“You
really are connected,” Jameson said as she closed her eyes.

Candace
chuckled. “Good night, Jameson.” She waited for a response. A soft purring was
emanating from Jameson. “Snoring already,” she laughed. Candace looked down and
saw a small kitten cuddled beside her sleeping lover. “I’m watching you,” she
said sternly. “Merry Christmas, Jameson. It’s going to be an interesting New
Year,” she laughed before closing her eyes. “Very interesting.”

To Be Continued in Part Two: Under Construction