EMMY

"Biscuit?"

"I'm here," I call to Asher from the bedroom.

He comes into the room, his cheeks slightly flushed from the cold, but he smiles.

"Are you ready?" he asks me and gives me a quick kiss in greeting.

He was only gone for an hour, meeting up with some guys from the team before we head back to Pittsburgh for Christmas, but who cares? He can kiss me anytime.

Hesitantly, I answer him: "Yes... or maybe I should still–"

"Baby," he interrupts, standing in front of me. "All you have to do is say the word and we'll stay here."

I shake my head. "No, I'm done. Let's...