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

When Kiko returned Dom stood in the kitchen and watched him unlock the door. Kiko paused in the doorway, locking eyes with Dom for a moment, then set down Mother. The tension was too much for Dom, but he held back as Kiko locked the door, loosened his tie, and began to get out ingredients to cook.


“Want a beer?” asked Dom at last, watching Kiko wash potatoes and cut celery.


Kiko didn’t specify what kind, so Dom gave him the first thing he grabbed. He even popped the cap for him.


“Thanks,” said Kiko, adding olive oil to a large pot. “Figured I’d make soup. Should give you leftovers for the rest of the week.”


Chapter 15