With the horrors of Halloween behind them, Kiko and Dom turn their puzzle solving skills to surviving the holiday season. Dom hasn't had a proper Christmas in years, and Kiko's sister visiting makes him feel almost like family -- until his brother, Devin, decides to show up and throw his disapproval into the mix.<br><br>Just when it seems like they have enough to deal with at home, local artist Cat asks them to solve her vandalism problem. Still shaken from their last mystery, Kiko and Dom only agree to help her due to the lack of murder.<br><br>But when the property damage escalates and Kiko begins receiving threatening letters, this harmless little problem turns deadlier than anyone thought. And if they can't get to the bottom of the family drama fast enough, Kiko might never be home for the holidays again.

Egg the Halls

“My longest relationship was eight months,” he said.


Kiko shook the glitter from his hands, figuring he could sweep it up tomorrow morning when he came in, put away the boxes, too. He understood what Dom was saying and he didn’t care to accept it.


“How many of those did you solve a mystery with your partner? We’ve done three. Near-death experiences?” He paused. “Ever even tell anyone else you loved him?”


“This isn’t making me feel better,” said Dom. He glared at the glitter on his own hands and Kiko motioned him to the bathroom with him to wash up.


“Okay,” said Kiko as he waited his turn at the sink. “But if the holidays have you concerned, I have no intentions of leaving you. I’m happy. I like our life together.”


Dom smiled slightly and shook his hands off over the sink before reaching for a paper towel. Kiko tried not to cringe at the motions. Dom’s mood seemed to be improving a little; maybe the situation was salvageable after all.


Chapter 5