Parker started in on a dramatic retelling of Caleb taking the jump too quickly, flying off his sled, and getting his head stuck in the snow. She was halfway through the story when Erin opened the white chocolate cocoa box. Parker was too engaged to notice, but Cassie was watching; Cassie saw the smile creep onto Erin’s face. Cassie’s insides felt warm even though she could still feel the chill on her cheeks. Erin looked at her but glanced quickly away. Cassie bit the inside of her lip to keep from smiling too hard. “Did Caleb hurt himself?” Erin asked, back at the stove stirring the milk. Her
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