Kate’s eyes brightened. "How nice! Caleb usually hangs around the fire station. Tom and I would certainly have him over if we didn’t go out of town to visit relatives for the holidays every year, but even if we were home, I doubt he’d come. I know most of the firefighters at the station extend invitations to him, but he never accepts. This will be a real treat for him." She grinned.
"Who knows? You two might discover you are more compatible than you think. Something that extends beyond just a good friend." Kate nodded approvingly. "He wouldn’t have accepted your invitation if he wasn’t interested in you."
Rachel held up a hand. "Stop, Kate. He’s not coming for Christmas."
Kate’s face fell. "He refused?"
She sighed. "Not exactly. After Ethan invited him, I told Ethan he might have to work on Christmas."
