24. Is It Too Late to Back Out?

I think I might pass up on the secret Santa this year. I’ve never liked them, but this makes it worse. Secret Santa can be a holiday hit or miss, especially when the hat seems to have a sense of humor, pairing you with that one person you’ve never actually spoken to.

It turns gift-giving into a stealth operation, tiptoeing around for hints without arousing suspicion. But hey, it’s the thought that counts, right? Maybe it’s the universe’s way of saying, “Here, make a new friend.” Or maybe it’s just fate having a little chuckle at our expense.