Cape High Christmas: A Side Story (Cape High Series) Read Online Free PDF Page A

In fact, Emily hadn't realized they could even make their eyes look so huge. "You will, won't you, Grandpa?" she says.
    "Did I suddenly change my name from Superior to Sucker?" Superior says as Emily jumps in on the other two, giving the big eyes. He's talking to Tatiana, which becomes obvious as she starts to laugh. "Making it snow, is that all you need?" he asks, giving in that easily.
    "We have to pay you back for whatever you do, and there's no way we can make it snow--"
    "Emily, I live in the Arctic Circle," he points out. "I hardly need snow."
    "But it's important to have a white Christmas!" Ditto says. "We never have--"
    "We grew up in Texas, of course we haven't--well, except for like, once in a blue moon," Emily tells her. "But we do have to pay you back--"
    "You will spend a week with us," Tatiana says from off screen. "That is a wonderful payment!"
    "But we asked Grandpa--" Repeat starts out, only to get elbowed by the other two.
    "You heard the woman," Superior says. "One full week--no running off to save the world this time."
    "Deal! But, um... if you're WILLING to help out more, we could use some sort of trophies," Emily says. "But I guess I could just run out and get some of those cheap plastic ones, or some other sort of prize, so don't worry about it--"
    "I'll come up with something," Superior says. "Anything else?"
    "Nope! We've got the rest--I'll take the snowball wars," Emily tells the others.
    "I'll take the ice sculpture contest!" Ditto says.
    "And I'll get the hot chocolate stand put together!" Repeat says. "I'm going to make a KILLING!"
    "We aren't charging!" the other two yell at her.
    "She is fighting with herself again, yes?" they hear Tatiana say.
    "When does she not?" Superior says.
    "It is so amusing!" Tatiana says cheerfully.
    "Oh, can I pop up to your place and bring home some snow, too?" Emily asks. "We're going to need a lot for the snow forts and the ice sculptures."
    "I'll be waiting outside," he says.
    "Okay!"
    Superior looks over at Tatiana as she hangs up, shaking his head slightly, an amused expression on his face. "I told Nicolas that getting involved with him would be hectic," he says, standing.
    "Yes, but they are having so much fun!" Tatiana says with a smile. "I will call Nicolas and arrange for the wall to come down for your snow forts, yes? You go help our granddaughter."
    He's gone before she can finish that sentence, and she laughs, calling up her son.
    Emily meets him, dressed up in her snow suit and gloves, her expression radiant. "I think this will totally make their day," she tells him, throwing herself into his arms. Not long ago, no one would have dreamed of making such a move, he thinks as he hugs her. Now he gets it all the time. "Um..." she says, looking at the snow that surrounds them.
    "Three of you, now," Superior says, stepping forward and lifting a hand. One by one massive squares of well packed snow come up from the ground, quickly replaced by a sudden, well-directed flurry. "Each of you take one of the squares and drop them off in front of the school," he instructs them. "How many times can you do this?" he asks.
    "A few?" Emily offers. "At least twice, each--but we also need to take you with us--"
    "No you don't," he says. "I'll fly high." He brings up another three snow blocks as they start teleporting. Once they've disappeared with the second round he takes off, calling for Tatiana before rushing off to Kansas City. They land, finding Emily laid out exhausted by the squares of snow.
    "I can do it," she says, trying to stand up. He laughs and scoops her up off the ground.
    "You go to bed," he says. "We'll take all of this in," he says, carrying her to the apartment panel and setting her on her feet.
    "Okay, but just set it down, I'll do the rest in the morning, okay?"
    "Of course," he says, watching her go in before tapping into Nico's phone. "Open the wall, I'm bringing in Emily's snow."
    "You've provided the extra security?" Nico asks.
    "Your mother,"