“I can’t imagine how lucky you had to be to get that. I heard it’s the hot item of the season.”
“I didn’t think I would get one! Mom told me Santa might not be able to find it in time. I asked him for two things. This and for Mommy to be happy this Christmas. And she woke up this morning with a huge smile on her face. I got both things I wished for.”
I turned to Holly and flashed her a mischievous smile. “Did she now?”
She blushed.
“Are those Munchkins?” he asked.
“They certainly are.”
“I love them!”
“So I heard. There are lots of chocolate ones in there, too. Those are my favorite. Sometimes they skimp on those, but I made sure they didn’t this time.”
“Chocolate is my favorite. Thank you.”
Mason was such a polite and grateful kid.
The three of us moved into the dining room. Holly poured me fresh coffee as we sat together at the table.
Everything was festive until Mason suddenly announced, “My dad used to take me to get Munchkins on Sundays.”
I paused, then said, “I’m sure you must think of him every time you eat them.”
“Every time.” He looked down at his donut hole for a bit before he bit into it.
Noticing the sad look on her son’s face, Holly attempted to lighten the mood. “Mason is participating in a winterfun run tomorrow in town.”
I looked over at him. “You’re running in the cold, eh?”
“Yup. It’s gonna be so much fun, even though we’re gonna freeze our butts off.”
“You’re a lot braver than me.”
He grabbed another Munchkin and turned the tables onto me. “Who are you anyway? I mean…how did you meet my mom?”
Fair question.
“We met in a store, actually.”
“Bryce’s family owns Kline’s,” Holly added.
“I love that store! That’s where I saw Santa.”
I cleared my throat. “I’m so happy you have good memories there.”
“You wanna come watch my race tomorrow?” he suddenly asked.
I looked over at Holly for guidance. “That’s up to your mom.”
She batted her lashes. “It would be nice to see you again, if you’re free.”
I actually did have plans tomorrow, but as of this moment? They were officially canceled.
“I’d love to go.”
“Cool!” The boy got up suddenly from the table.