“Is everything alright?” Steve asked, holding the door open as Liam slid in.

“Yes, thank you.”

A moment later, Steve was settled behind the wheel.

“The North Pole Lodge, please.”

Steve nodded, glancing at him in the mirror. “Yes, sir. But if you ever need to talk—”

"Thanks, Steve." Liam let out a deep breath. "But the children at the Children's Home are depending upon us." It was his subtle way of letting him know that he didn't want to talk about it.

"Yes, sir." Steve pulled away from the curb, and they were on their way a moment later. "Luckily, the snow seems to be slacking off a bit."...