“Brynn Jansen, this is Amelia Everett over at St. Mary's Hospital.”
“Is everything OK?” Brynn's heart leapt into her throat as her pulse kicked up. “It's not Janie, is it?”
“Janie? Oh, no. I'm calling about your interview. The advisory board has reached a decision. I'd like to offer you the job. You indicated a starting date of January fifteenth. Does that still stand?”
“Yes. Ohâ¦thank you.”
“I'll touch base with you after the holidays to firm up plans, OK?”
“That sounds fine.”
“Merry Christmas, Brynn. Talk to you soon.”
“Merry Christmas.”
As Brynn disengaged the call, it was clear she needn't reiterate to Dillon what had just transpired. The grin on his face spoke volumes.
“You're staying?”
“I'm staying.” Brynn slipped the phone back into her pocket as her gaze latched onto his and held tight. “But the job's simply icing on the cake. I'd already made up my mind, Dillon, and not for the job but becauseâ¦I love you. I can't imagine being back in Jacksonville, apart from you. It's not what I want becauseâ¦I want
you
. I want
us
.”
“In that case, I'm not going to allow another moment to slip by without asking⦔ He delved into the pocket of the Santa suit and drew out a shimmer of gold. He'd dropped to one knee before Brynn realized that what glittered beneath the light was a diamond. “My Christmas wish, forever an always, is to share each holidayâand every day in betweenâwith you. I've waited a dozen years for you, Brynn, and I don't want to wait any longer. So, will you be my wife?”
Choked with tears, she could merely nod as Dillon slipped the ring on her finger and rose to claim a sweet kissâone of countless he promised in the coming years together.
“My Christmas wish came early.” He nodded, twining his fingers with hers. “Janie's has, as well.”
“How's that?”
“Remember that day in her room, when we made the list to Santa?” He patted his left pocket where she assumed he'd tucked the letter. “She sent a wish for you to stay. She loves you, Brynn.
I
love you.”
“Well, as long as we're talking Christmas wishes, we'd better get to the hospital soon. Sarah phoned this morning to say there's a good chance Janie will be released today. She might be home for Christmas, Dillon.”
“Now that's the best news yet.” He squeezed Brynn's hand. “Rally the troops, Mrs. Claus. We've got places to go, people to see, and⦔ He paused long enough to kiss her once more. “â¦memories to make.”
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