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ASPEN

Me

I wish you were here right now.

I miss you.

Ryder

I know, baby girl. I miss you, too. You’ll have fun tonight though, yeah?

Me

We don’t even have kids. Remind me why we do this every year?

I’m allowed to drink…right?

Ryder

Hahaha. Breathe, little miss, bah humbug.

Christmas is your favorite.

You should go sit on Santa’s lap and make a wish or something. Maybe he can make your dreams come true.

Me

Pfffft. Right.

I’m sorry though :( holidays just aren’t the same without you. You know that.

Ryder

Shhhh. It’ll be a good night. Have some ciders or cocktails from the bar and giggle with your friends, pretty girl. Are you getting ready?

Me

Yes, sir ;) who knows—maybe enough ciders will get me to sit in the big man’s lap.

Oh, I’m already at the venue. Hiding in the bathroom. I like you more

Plus, everyone here is in dress uniform, even with their little Christmas editions, and I somehow feel out of place.

Ryder

Why? You’ve gone to these with me for years.

Me

Idk. Maybe I’m just anxious.

Ryder

Mm. I see, baby. It’ll be okay.

Question though