Chapter 72

“Tell me what is

reallyworrying you,” Nuri said quietly to Eddy. He didn’t want his

brothers zeroing back in on their problems, however amusing they found it. “I

see it in your expression.”

“See what?”

“That it’s not

just about the Father Christmases,” Nuri said patiently.

“Well, it is and

it isn’t. Sometimes I think you’re psychic.” Eddy had on his

101-Dalmation-puppy look. “Patrick asked me to help host a Christmas Eve party

at With A Kick. For the children, in the afternoon. It was such a great

success last year, and they love the ice creams. All non-alcoholic for the

kids, of course,” he hurried to add.

“Of course.”

“Apparently the

guy who played Santa wants a break from it this year.”

Nuri nodded

encouragingly. “You are an actor, Eduardo. I don’t see the problem.”

“Dressing up as

Father Christmas? As Santa?”

Nuri’s eyes

widened just a fraction. “As I say, I don’t see…”

Eddy groaned. “I