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“Awesome.”
    “Can I have some more jelly beans?” George asked Cinnamon.
    “Sure,” Cinnamon replied. She handed him a bag of red and white ones. “Eat up.”

    “Woohoo!” George exclaimed.
    “This is my favorite song,” Suzanne said as a Bayside Boys song came on the radio. She started to dance.
    So did Jessica. She always did whatever Suzanne was doing.
    “Admit it. Cinnamon throws a great party,” Katie said, dancing over to the girls.
    “Yeah, well, she owed it to us after the mess she made,” Jessica told Katie.
    “But I think we can find it in our hearts to forgive her,” Suzanne said.
    Jessica laughed. “I guess so.”
    Before long, it seemed as though everyone had put the candy heart mess behind them. They just wanted to have a good time.
    But no one was having as good a time as Cinnamon. Seeing her smiling again almost made Katie forget just how much she hated Valentine’s Day.
    “Come in the back room with me,” Cinnamon said as she walked over to put her arm around Katie. “I have a special surprise.”
    “For me?”
    Cinnamon nodded. “I think you’ll like it.”
    Katie followed Cinnamon back into the kitchen.
    “Here you go.” Cinnamon handed Katie a big cardboard box.
    Katie smiled as she quickly whipped the top off of the box. Inside was a candy heart that read:

    “Valentine’s Day is a nice time to thank your friends for how happy they make you,” Cinnamon explained.
    Katie smiled. “I never thought of it that way,” she admitted. “I figured it was just about love and crushes and mushy stuff.”
    Cinnamon shook her head. “It doesn’t have to be.” Cinnamon peeked out into the front of the shop. The kids were laughing, talking, and snacking on candy. “See, no one’s acting mushy out there.”
    “Do you think this whole crush thing is over?” Katie asked hopefully.
    “For now,” Cinnamon told her.
    That was going to have to be good enough. “In that case, I have to leave for a few minutes,” Katie said suddenly.
    “Leave? Why?”
    “I have to get to the pet shop. I didn’t get Pepper a valentine this year. And he’s my very best friend. Maybe they have a heart-shaped liver treat for him.”
    Cinnamon made a face. “ Liver? Yuck. I’m glad I make treats for people .”
    Katie laughed.
    “Happy Valentine’s Day,” Cinnamon said as Katie turned to leave.
    “Happy Valentine’s Day,” Katie answered. And she really meant it.

A Card Idea from Katie Kazoo to You!
    Are you puzzled about what kind of Valentine’s Day card to send to your friends? This jigsaw-puzzle card is a great way to give a piece of your heart.
    You will need:
     
    A sheet of thick cardboard
     
    A photo of you and your friend together Markers
     
    Glue
     
    Scissors
     
    An envelope
    Here’s what you do:
    1. Glue the photograph of you and your friend onto the piece of cardboard.
    2. Use the markers to decorate the rest of the cardboard. Don’t forget to write your name!
    3. Cut the cardboard into jigsaw puzzle pieces. Make them all different shapes and sizes.
    4. Place the puzzle pieces into an envelope and give them to your friend. Your pal is sure to have a fun time putting the card together!