Christmas...
The first Christmas after the events described in the novel, Shattered Glass, the guys decided to spend Christmas in New Mexico instead of New Jersey mainly because of Conchita's ability in the kitchen.
Sam attended with his brother Rick although the Stein brothers are Jewish. Joe Menendez came and brought his beloved abuela and DJ. The Hobbs Family were invited and accepted the invitation. Young Jimmy was looking forward to his first sight of the Western United States and the family planned on renting an RV in New Mexico and taking a drive through the Southwest during the holidays. Everyone gathered on Christmas eve. Conchita's family all came arms brimming with food and Father Stephan was there to give the blessing.
According to a tradition begun by Lily back in Hazlet many years before, one present was opened for everyone on Christmas Eve.
Milo gave Liam a handcrafted Platinum Key with diamond accents telling him it was the key to his heart. Liam gifted Milo with a small Greek dog, a Meliteo Kinidio, that he had imported from Greece for the occasion. Although the household had adopted Rick's pets who lived with him in one of the guest houses, this was their first pet since the black and white Persian kittens Major and Minor. Milo named him Hey Jude.
Christmas Eve Dinner was delicious with a traditional turkey, a standing rib roast, candied yams, fine wines and homemade desserts and cookies of every description, some of which were made by Liam and Milo (with a little help from Conchita).
As Conchita explained the baking session was more heated than the oven. Never-the-less, the boys got the job done.
Then everyone stomped off in the middle of the season's first light snow to participate in Midnight Mass with Father Stephan.
If you wish to learn more about the original story of Shattered Glass read the novel, now in paperback and available from Captiva Press, www.captivapress.com; Barnes & Noble, where it can be ordered from the store or through the web at Barnes&Noble.com; or through Amazon.com. The e-book is available from Amazon.com and from CaptivaPress.com for most e-book formats.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!
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