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Kayla saw Sean later that day. She showed him the messages and gifts that she found. Sean acted surprised and denied leaving the gifts when questioned by his friend. He said, “Really, not me. You know I wouldn’t give a girl gifts! Yuck!” Kayla was not completely satisfied, but never knew Sean to give her or any other girl gifts. The thought left her mind and they went to the park to play.

The next morning could not come fast enough for Kayla. Her parents were accustomed to her flight out the back door and the inevitable quick “Hi” or “Bye.” Kayla ran toward the family garage and bush of roses. She carefully looked around the thorny plant, but did not see anything but black ants crawling around the bush. Kayla looked and looked and looked some more when out of the corner of her eye she spied the note she was looking for. Kayla swiftly untied the note and read to herself the following quote:

This is day three

Of gifts to you from me.

I hope that you are enjoying

Solving clues that can be annoying!

Kayla read the word “over” and turned to find a map on the other side of the note. She read the directions and followed them at the same time. Kayla walked to the front porch of the family home and read to walk up the steps near the little gnome. Kayla knew where the ornamental gnome decorated their home. She climbed the stairs and headed to the gnome. Kayla saw nothing nearby and wondered where was her surprise.

In a flash, Kayla remembered that the head of the gnome was like the top of a cookie jar. She twisted the head and off it came. She looked deep inside and found her next surprise. Kayla reached in and grabbed a chocolate chip cookie baked in the shape of a heart.