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[second_sighted]

Jordan doesn't dream about the bad man much. Not anymore. Daddy's friend chased him away. But he had to go away, too. She misses him sometimes, especially when she sees Mommy and Daddy looking sad

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[gifted_profiler]

They should be, of course, but Christmas brings a whole separate set of responsibilities for parents, if "Santa" is to deliver already-assembled gifts on time.

The sound of stealthy childish footsteps outside is warning enough.

After a hasty, near-silent discussion, Frank slips out into the hallway, leaving Catherine to continue wrapping things.

"Jordan?"

[second_sighted]

"Shh. Benny!"

Jordan has the feeling that did not work.

"Daddy? Were you sleeping?"

[gifted_profiler]

Despite his attempt to look stern, a smile is tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"It is nighttime," Frank points out. "And as I distinctly remember putting you to bed some time ago, shouldn't you be sleeping?"

[second_sighted]

"Benny woke me up!"

Jordan is righteous. Benny whimpers again.

"And I'm thirsty."