Chapter 199: Winter Holiday, Part 2

Jack opened his eyes. The biome he stood in was covered in snow. The last time he had seen snow was the first time he held Alex in his arms overnight. That pang hit his stomach again. He fixed his frown into a smile and looked at the scene. Lights hung across the top arch. Trees dotted the open area lit in colorful lights and sparkling garland. People milled about in coats and hats as they headed toward a giant glasshouse. It was truly a winter wonderland, but all Jack could do was think of the base where he had left Alex.

"Do you like it?" Dyna asked.

Jack smiled. "Of course I do."

"Have you ever seen snow before?"

Jack thought it an odd question but then realized that most people in the Undersea hadn't. He shook his head.

"It's great. You can make snowmen out of it and throw snowballs, just like they do in the movies."

"Really?" Jack did his best to fake interest.

"You've seen this before, haven't you?"

"Not this one. Show me."

"You're a hard one to surprise." She grabbed hi