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The Gift
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“Can I help you?” he said to Helena, leaving Tina feeling a bit miffed. Helena was the most prosperous looking of the three of them, but it still annoyed to be passed over.
“No, but you can help me,” Tina said, stepping forward.
“Excuse me, of course, ma’am. What can I do for you today?”
“I want to buy a car. And do you have any of those huge red ribbons that go on the top? It’s for Christmas.”
The salesman broke into a huge smile, undoubtedly thrilled with such an easy sale. “We do indeed. But first, allow me show you one of our newest models, that we just got in…”
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Tina pulled back up at The Planet and climbed out of the car to hug her friends. “Thank you both so much. I know Bette is going to be pleased.”
“I’m sure she will,” Helena said warmly.
“No thanks to you,” Alice accused. “You made Tina look at one of those awful gas- guzzling Earth Destroyers or whatever they’re called.”
“If Tina had listened to you she wouldn’t have bought any car and Bette would have to content herself with biking through Los Angeles,” Helena countered. “Spare us your green lectures.”
“Thanks to both of you I found something nice at the right price that’s also pretty green.”
“I still say you should have gone with a hybrid,” Alice said.
“Next time,” Tina said cheerily. “Thanks again, girls.” She waved at her friends before she climbed into her car and drove away. She was so excited she could hardly drive right. Bette was going to get the surprise of her life on Christmas morning.
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Days passed, and Tina went through her Christmas preparations with a light heart, free of worries. She threw herself into further decorating the house, managed to drag Bette out with her and Angie to go caroling again, did her volunteer work, and hung out with her friends at home and at The Planet. Before she knew it, Christmas Eve was here. She had struggled with how to unveil Bette’s present to her and had hatched on a special idea. She got up early on Christmas Eve morning and crept about the house, planting little clues and notes for Bette to find and follow tomorrow, before she would look outside and see her car.
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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!