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

Martha and Buddy just left. I need to go home and shower.


See you there, responded Dom almost immediately. I need one, too. 7


Even though he’d promised Kiko he’d focus on cleaning up the house, Dom decided he was allowed to take a break for Saturday lunchtime. He even stopped by Pasta La Vista to pick up a pizza and a stamp on the card Kiko had picked up for him, thinking he deserved it.


Kiko said his sister would be here sometime today and Dom was annoyed that he actually cared what she’d think of him. He hadn’t really felt this way before, this need to impress the family of his partner, and it scared him. He wanted the distraction and comfort of pizza, and he wanted Kiko to give him little tips. He pulled into a half-full Yolks on You parking lot, grabbed the pizza box, and got out.


“What are you doing?” asked Kiko’s voice, nearly behind him, as he passed the tallest tree. Dom turned.


Chapter 21