You didn't ruin Christmas, and neither did that old man or those terrible young hoodlums. Christmas has nothing to do with money, or turkeys, or presents. You're safe, you have a family that loves you, and we're together. Daryl raised his head and looked at his wife, tears welling in her eyes, proudly defiant. She never looked more beautiful.
Tomorrow is another day.
The excited screams of Daryl's twin daughters woke him after it seemed he had just fallen asleep. Molly and Millie jumped into the bed, then back out, too excited to stay still. O.K. girls, go on downstairs. Daddy and I will be down in a minute. We need to talk to you.