Christmas in the Kitchen
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Lily and Teddy are both in the same situation: they are alone, with nothing to do, on Christmas Eve. So, they both decide to volunteer at the local soup kitchen, cooking up dinner, dessert, and, hopefully, love, while they celebrate bountiful holiday cheer.
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