In case you need a little cheer ten days before Christmas, mid Hanukah and, uhm, as we head toward the end of the world, I've teamed up with my old His for the Holidays co-conspirators Josh Lanyon, ZA Maxfield, and Harper Fox to offer you a special pick me up--a gift. Today, each of us will post a little story slice. Just for you. Josh calls them codas, and has offered them all month. They're wonderful.  I'm so happy to be included in the fun, J. Merry Holiday everyone!
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