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The Gift
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“You gave me underwear last year,” Bette reminded her gently.
“I gave you lingerie,” Tina corrected. A new thought dawned on her. “Hey! I just realized you’ve never worn the set I gave you.”
“Lace itches me,” Bette said simply. “And don’t try to change the subject. You also gave me a brush.”
“A very beautiful silver brush I found, yes. An antique. You do use that. I’ve seen you.”
“Yes,” Bette agreed, “I do. Because it’s a useful, practical kind of gift, isn’t it?”
Tina pouted a little, feeling hurt. “Don’t you like the things I give you?”
Bette came close and stroked Tina’s cheek. “Of course I do, T. I love them because they’re from you. I’m just teasing you. But –” Bette said, looking into her eyes, “I want you to stop worrying, T. Buying presents is supposed to be fun, whether it’s something romantic, or practical. There’s no wrong gift you could give me, because you’ve already given me the best gift there is.” Bette placed a soft kiss on Tina’s lips. “Okay?”
“Alright,” Tina said, mollified. She allowed Bette to lead her downstairs. Bette went into the kitchen to make them both some tea, and Tina checked on Angie, who was watching cartoons in the media room. She followed Bette into the kitchen and sat down as the kettle started to whistle. Bette poured her a cup of blueberry tea and handed it to her. Tina sat with her cup warming her hands as she spoke.
“Bette, about your gift this year… how about if I –”
“Mamaaaaaaa,” Angie hollered from the other room. “I need help!”
“Hold that thought,” Bette said. “I’ll be right back.” She hurried to go and see what Angie wanted.
Tina sat and looked into her teacup, sipping at it with a wrinkled nose. Bette was big on these random tea flavors but she never let Tina put any sugar in, saying that would defeat the healthful purpose of drinking tea at all.
Tina played with her cup, thinking hard. She heard Bette and Angie down the hall. Angie was giggling about something or other. Angie was easy to shop for. Toys, toys and more toys were all that Tina needed to buy, at least until Angie was old enough to read.
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What a great Xmas present for us. Thank you, o’malley. I loved this episode-heck, I loved all of them, but this was my fav. Thank you.
This was one terrific story. Thank you!!
Thanks for this Christmas gift. Awesome post. And I so dont mind if you post Chistmas stories all year round. It’ll be like Christmas every day! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas
I loved it! Thanks for all the little holiday gifts, they were wonderful.
I loved this story: quasi-angst, pseudo misery – love, hugs and kisses abounding. Thank you for the lovely Christmas present. I enjoyed every minute of reading it!
I very much enjoyed the Christmas stories. I loved all of them. Thank you.
I’d thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this story …love the banter between Bette and Tina (“undergifter”) to Alice’s suggestion of “metal art” gift…What did Bette get for Tina? Thank-you O’Malley for this terrific heart-warming christmas story. Hope you’re having a fantastic festive season!
That was wonderful.
This was beautiful. :o) Thank you!!
That was a wonderful story and so like them. Very lovely. Don’t mean to be a spoil sport, but what did Bette get Tina and what kind of car was it? We could have another chapter to complete this series of stories by telling us what Tinas’ gift was from Bette and what kind of car Bette got? How they all enjoyed the drive and Bette and Tinas special “thank you” when they went to bed, or at least a hint of it. Thanks for posting.
I loved the big reveal! Count me in the camp that wants a sequel. :) thanks :)
This was such a cute story. Thanks!
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this story! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, o’malley!
What a heartwarming story. I love it. Thanks for this post.
Excellent Christmas stories! Ya know….the Christmas season extends into January too…..that means you can write us more stories! Please!
Em…Omalley…what did Bette give T for X’mas? Oh, please do tell…This was simply delightful. I think my fav X’mas story of 2009. The entire premise of “undergifting”, competetiveness, Tina’s predicament, the gang’s solution, and the build up to Bette getting the car (I was holding my breath on that one)…was so great! Best of all, your dialoque is so real and just shows the connection we love in Tibette. So well done! Love your writing…and yes, I’d take your stories 365 days a year…no pressure. LOL! Merry X’mas!!!
great holiday story…oh btw what kind of car was it? and what did bette get for tina?
Awesome Brilliant Story. Thank you. Loved it. Merry Christmas and the Happiest of the New Year to you Omalley. Thank you for your wonderful stories.
Awesome! Another cute one! All these years later!