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    “Hmmm …” He paused. “The Naughty or Nice Peppermint Surprise sounds tempting, but how about I take Luke’s favorite?”
    “You got it. One Rocket Chocolate coming up.” Annie turned to make the drink while Drew took a seat at the bar, setting the Happily Ever After doll down on the counter. He loosened his Burberry scarf.
    Soon it would be time to face the music. God, he hoped Luke was in a good mood. How could he not be? He was getting married to the woman of his dreams in two weeks.
    They hadn’t talked much last night, but Luke had offered Drew his place to crash since he’d be staying with Kate. That had to be a good sign.
    Drew had planned on getting a hotel room. But, since Luke offered his pad, he wasn’t going to turn it down. He’d always loved that place.
    Luke and their dad had cornered him briefly at dinner when Olivia had excused herself to go to the restroom, asking what was going on between Olivia and him. Truth was, he didn’t really know.
    He told them exactly what he had planned on saying: that they were taking it slow. Olivia would be staying with her sister, and they’d just have to deal with her being here. Luckily Olivia had returned to the table before Luke or their dad could probe any further.
    He watched as Annie stirred his hot chocolate, sprinkling something he couldn’t quite make out into the liquid. If Olivia were here, no doubt Luke, their dad, Kate, Lauren—really anyone in the state of New York and probably Hawaii—would offer her a Naughty or Nice Peppermint Surprise, heavy on the naughty.
    He didn’t blame them. She’d done some questionable things in the past—okay, attempting to come between Kate and Luke and trap Luke into marrying her was downright evil.
    But he also knew she’d changed. They’d talked about it a number of times way before they’d shared their first kiss. He’d forgiven her. Luke and his dad would have to as well. He knew his father had always been fond of Olivia, and eventually all would be forgotten. Luke might be another story.
    On their walk to Luke’s after dinner, Olivia had made it known how uncomfortable she was around Lauren. He could understand that. While he assured her there was nothing to worry about, if he could keep his ex and his new girlfriend apart during their visit it would probably be for the best.
    He might just need a Christmas miracle to get through the next two weeks.
    “Good morning.”
    He spun around to the familiar sweet voice that he knew as well as his own. “Hi, Lauren.” His breath hitched as he gazed at the stunning beauty in front of him. She was bundled up in a black wool coat. Her rich blue cashmere scarf matched her eyes, making them sparkle.
    “Interested in finding your Happily Ever After?” She smiled and pointed to the doll.
    He chuckled. “Is it that easy?” His eyes met hers and she looked away. They both knew the answer to that question and it wasn’t a resounding yes. At least, it hadn’t been for them. “Thanks for picking us up last night,” he said, ready to change the subject.
    “No problem. How crazy is it that Jack and Vanessa eloped?”
    She unraveled her scarf, and he stared at the soft slope of her neck that his lips also knew far too well. He gulped. “I know. Guess I should start calling her Mom.”
    They stood in awkward silence. “Well, I should probably head upstairs. We’ve set up your office across from mine.”
    “Right. Has my twin made himself at home in Dad’s plushy space?” He reached for the Rocket Chocolate Annie had set down and took a sip. His mouth crackled and he smirked.
Pop Rocks, of course.
It was Luke’s favorite candy growing up, but had always freaked Drew out.
    “Yes, he has.” She grinned. “You’ll have to suffer with us minions on the tenth.”
    “I’d hardly call working next to you suffering.” He smiled and looked down at his paper cup. Why was it so hard to have a simple conversation with his ex? They’d