“Give me five minutes,” Rina said, smiling at them both. “Then I’ll be right out.”
She used the bathroom and brushed her teeth, then stepped into slippers and joined Cameron and Kaitlyn in the kitchen. Outside, snow fell. A light dusting covered the deck and backyard. Only Noah’s pawprints disturbed the pristine beauty.
Before handing Rina her coffee, Cameron pulled her close and kissed her. Then he held out his arm so Kaitlyn was included.
“Group hug,” the girl said with a contented sigh. “Daddy, I’m really glad there are presents, but this is the best one.”
“For me, too,” Rina said.
“For all of us,” Cameron agreed.
Kaitlyn looked up at them and smiled. “See. I told you. We had to give Rina something so she knows we love her. And we gave her us.”