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The Gift
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“Don’t be so sure about that,” Alice said dryly. “She liked all of Jodi’s hideous sculptures, after all.”
“Alice,” Helena said sharply.
“What? She did,” Alice said defensively. “You should just go on down to the junk yard and pick out a twisted hunk of metal. Tell Bette it’s an original from an up and coming artist. She’ll never know the difference.”
Helena covered her mouth and Tina could see that she was smiling.
“Thanks for that lovely suggestion, Al,” Tina said sarcastically. “Now do either one of you have any real suggestions?”
“Okay,” Helena said. “Artwork is out because that’s Bette’s area of expertise. How about something that’s in your area of expertise?”
“Uh uh,” Alice said. “Bette kind of hates movies.” On catching Tina’s frown, she hastily added, “Except where TK here is concerned.”
Helena rolled her eyes. “Even foreign film?”
“Especially foreign film. Although she did used to like British cinema – that is, until a few years ago,” Alice said with faux innocence. “I wonder what happened there?”
It was Tina’s turn to hold back a smile.
“Fine,” Helena said, glaring at Alice. “We’ve eliminated a vacation, a piece of art, and anything to do with film.”
“I just need something special that’s compelling enough that she won’t be able to forget it. But something useful, too. Something that every time she sees it, she thinks of me. And… well, how much I lo–”
“We get the idea,” Alice interrupted. “We just need to think.”
“Something special, but useful,” Helena said, tapping the side of her cup, lost in thought. “Something she can’t hide away and forget about. Hmm.”
“How about something that’s too big to hide away?” Alice teased. “Then she’ll be forced to look at it all the time.”
Alice’s words lit a spark in Tina’s mind. “That’s it!” she cried, slapping the table.
Her two friends looked at her skeptically. “What is?” Alice asked.
“I’ve got the perfect thing. Practical, useful, and something right up Bette’s alley. Come with me, I need you guys to help me pick it out,” Tina said excitedly, digging through her bag and tossing some money on the table to pay for her friends drinks. “Let’s go!”
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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!