Epilogue: Christmas Day

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"Merry Christmas!" Billy rushed Dr. Collingwood from behind and grabbed her in a hug, lifting her off the ground.

"Gah! Billy!"

He put her down. "Gotcha!"

"I'll get you back for that."

"I know."

"Hey, guys, what's this?" Carson pointed to a single present underneath the Christmas tree that the staff had set up. It hadn't been there yesterday.

On the top of the present was a note reading "For: John". The sender's name wasn't on the present.

Carson handed it to John. He ripped off the wrapping paper, revealing a collection of all of Jane Austen's works and a bright red scarf. Everyone crowded around to see the gift until it was time for them to head to work.

Dr. Collingwood was the last one to leave.

And just before she closed the door behind her, she turned...


... and winked at him, a sly grin on her face.

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