Before Rudi's question was out of his mouth, Brill was flighted and out of earshot, flying southward toward The Woodlands. The Orchid twins looked at each other, nodded, dressed warmly, and roused the three Pillow Whimbles. Soon afterward, with Trolliver pulling both Devon and Dillon in a…

"Tap, tap, tap."

Rudi's nose twitched.Sasha's toes curled. They both stirred in the twin guest beds.

"Tap, tap, tap."

Covers flew up in the air. Rudi was awake. The Orchid Whimble ran to the window, mumbling, "What a meddlesome creature, that woodpecker. I'd like…

A knock sounded at the kitchen door. Devon ran to open it. A blast of cold air rushed in just ahead of two half frozen Orchid Whimbles.

Dillon and Delaney helped the twins out of their winter wraps. Soon they were in comfy armchairs by the Studio fireplace…

Delaney, Devon and Dillon gathered in front of the open hearth. A crackling fire soon warmed the three Pillow Whimbles. Outside, the early morning sun disappeared and snowflakes swirled about fiercely.

Devon passed steaming cups of…

Delaney awoke. The crisp mid-winter sun greeted him through frosted window panes. He jumped out of bed and scooted over to take a closer look outside. The Pillow Whimble smiled. The two perfectly formed snow replicas of the Orchid Whimble twins,…