It was Christmas time and everyone gathered over at Maverick's new home. His mother had insisted since he and Stevie's relationship flourished since returning home that they all spend the holidays together after Stevie and her family spent time with their loved ones of course.
Since returning home over six months ago, Stevie's life had changed significantly for the better. Abhimanyu offered her employment of a higher standing along with a pay raise, but Stevie declined, content with being Maverick's assistant for the time being. This was offered after Abhimanyu apologized profusely for the way he treated Stevie. After, it seemed that they were closer than Maverick could have ever thought possible.
Jean was in the kitchen cooking while Maverick was in his office down the hall and around t
