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Another Christmas
Days passed and Bette noticed Tina making more of an effort to get home earlier. They were able to eat dinner as a family and spend more time together. As she promised Angie, they went back to the toy store and picked out gifts and donated them to the children’s hospital. Bette made a special trip back to the store on her own to get Angie another doll.
Ever since that morning when she’d had the idea, Bette had worked hard on bringing her Christmas plan into fruition. She made calls and arrangements, and secreted away everything that may have given away the surprise.
Finally, it was Christmas Eve, and although Tina had asked a few questions about what Bette had up her sleeve, Bette hadn’t given anything away, and she knew Tina would be thrilled with her gift. Bette was anticipating this Christmas more than any in years. Perhaps more than any Christmas ever.
Tina had gone out to finish up her Christmas shopping, she said, and Bette took advantage of Tina’s absence to see the final details of the surprise into fruition.
Everything was ready when Tina appeared again in the late afternoon, arms filled with packages. Bette heard her come in and hurried into the foyer to help Tina with her bags.
“Thanks, babe,” Tina said, giving Bette a quick kiss. “It’s crazy out there, but fun. Wait ’til I show you what I got for Angie! And you’re going to flip when you see your gift,” Tina said as she shrugged out of her coat and hung it on a peg by the door.
“Can’t wait,” Bette said, taking Tina’s hands. “But first, I have something I want to show you, T. Come with me.”
“Hang on a second, Bette, there’s something else. I was going to tell you tomorrow, but I want to tell you now.”
“What is it, Tina? Is everything alright?”
“Of course! It’s better than alright. I finished the project on Friday. The hard part is done, and I can delegate the rest. I’m taking the next two weeks off!”
“Oh, Tina,” Bette said, wrapping Tina in a hug. “I’m so glad.”
“You say that now, but you’ll get sick of me hanging around here, I bet.”
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That was wonderful and sweet, love it. Merry Christmas !
Hey :) I really enjoyed that. Thanks & Merry Christmas kiddo! x
I just love your holiday stories OMalley! Your curmudgeon Bette in the past has had me tickled with laughter. However, this story, touched my heart…Bette shows the true meaning of Christmas…helping others who are less fortunate, teaching our children to be kind, bringing family and friends together for good times and memories. Who needs Santa Clause…when we have your beautiful and kind Bette! Love this story!!! Thank you! Hugs to ya! Merry Christmas!
beautiful and realistic amazing holiday story, happy holidays!
WOW!!! That was so Amazing Thank you!!!!
That was lovely. Great story.
Shows what is important to celebrate….family, friends and helping others not as fortunate. Nicely done!
So heartwarming. Thanks for the posting and Merry Christmas xo
Bette and Tina are going to have a perfect Christmas. I see that Bette is still all about those grand gestures even if she’s mellowed. Thank you omalley and happy holidays to you.
Enjoyed your holiday story! Happy Holidays to you!
I enjoyed that a lot. Thanks for sharing and happy holidays.
Wonderful story, thanks.
Beautiful story.Thank you and Merry Christmas.
That was just awesomely excellent. Thank you. Was so wonderful. Merry Christmas!
This is simply beautiful and heartwarming, omalley. Hope you and your loved ones had a Merry Christmas. Thanks a bunch and Cheers! =)
That was a nice Christmas Story. I loved that Angie understood what Bette was trying to show her about Christmas and then when she wanted to get more toys for the other kids was just so precious. Glad too that t
As I was saying-Glad to that Tina will have time off to be with her family and her framily.
I wish on the show they showed Angelica running a muck in driving her mom’s crazy lol that would’ve been so cute and funny
Now, this story is what Xmas is really about! Amazing!