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The Gift
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Tina had conspired with Helena to store the new car in Helena’s garage. They had both agreed it was the one place they could count on Bette not to show up, and the car would be safe there. Helena was going to pick Tina up late that night, Tina was going to drive back home with the car, and in the morning Bette would see it first thing… after Tina made her run around the house and work for the reveal.
She tucked the final clue in Bette’s favorite book on a shelf in the living room. That was done. She crossed her arms and sighed contentedly.
“What are you so happy about?” Bette asked, making Tina jump.
“Not a thing,” Tina said grinning.
Bette yawned, stretching her arms over her head. “I’ll be glad when Christmas gets here in the morning. You’ve been smirking and giggling and not telling me why for the past two weeks.”
“Who says it has anything to do with you?”
Bette sauntered over and kissed Tina, firmly. “Of course it does. You know you love me.”
“Mm, you’re making me second guess that with your morning breath.”
“Funny.”
“I put up with your morning breath, you put up with my little secrets, okay?”
“Deal… I already know what you got me, anyway.”
Tina felt a skitter of panic. “You do? I swear, if Alice ruined it –”
“Alice didn’t tell me anything. I’m just guessing. I don’t know what it is, but I can tell you got me something expensive.”
Tina pulled back slightly and raised an eyebrow. “What makes you say that?”
“A-ha! Lack of denial noted.”
“Answer the question.”
“Helena’s been around more than usual lately. In the instance you got me a lavish, expensive present.” Bette punctuated each word with another kiss, “She’d be the one you’d go to for advice.”
“Oh, that?” Tina said innocently, placing her arms on Bette’s shoulders. “We’re just having an affair.”
Bette gave her a gentle shove, breaking their embrace. “My father used to say there’s a pound of truth to a joke, you know.”
“Yes, that does sound like something Melvin would say.”
“Quit changing the subject,” Bette said. “At least give me a hint.”
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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!