Here we are, happy golden days (Open)

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Christmas?  Janie could do that.

The year had been terrible, but right now she didn't care.  She had friends, family, people who were willing the be there for the holiday- and dinner was set out for all of them now.  It was ordered, bought, and made by friends who had far better cooking skills.  Somehow there was enough room for everyone, and she was happy.

Carols played in the background and the large room was decorated in tacky decorations and tinsel.

Now, to wait for the guests..

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Janie wore a sparkly red dress, while Lynn was also in a Christmas dress. The little girl was overjoyed to see her friend, and rushed over to her to compare dressed.

"I'm very glad you made it! Merry Christmas. Dinner is almost ready, and afterwards I have presents for everyone. It's such a pleasure to meet you, Moira. I'm Janie, Lynn's Mom."

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Moira looked up at Janie and eyed her. "Hello," she said with a chill in her little voice. Annika, however, was warm and bubbly and destined to be the life of the party. She hugged Lynn tightly. And Bobby? He stood quietly with his hands in his pockets.

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Janie was used to Lynn acting like that from time to time, so the little girl didn't affect her. Instead she pointed to a table with punch and snacks.

"Help yourselves. Have a seat. Does anyone need anything?"

Lynn whispered a joke to Annika, then pointed to the tree, and the presents underneath.

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Moira cast a glance at Bobby, silently asking if she could go get some snacks. He nodded and she wandered off.

Annika giggled at Lynn's joke and followed where she was pointing to. "Wow, your tree is so pretty. Let's go shake all the presents!"

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"Thank you." Janie said, to Bobby "This means a lot to me, and to Lynn. "You don't drink, so I made sure to get plenty of non-alcoholic things for you."

Lynn rushed over to the tree. "Two are from you. One is from me and the other one Mom bought."

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"Thanks," he answered with a small, polite smile, "I'm sure I'll find something."

Annika picked up one of the gifts at random and shook it. The small box didn't make much of a sound. "I can't wait until everyone opens all of these."

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"I don't do dinner parties, well, ever. So, I've got no idea if this is right. Um. Your girls look great, they're adorable. I'm failing at small talk. So... Weather, kids, blah, blah. And you?"


"Me either!" Grinned Lynn "I love opening gifts"

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He smiles a little more and shrugs. "I'm not any better than you are. This...um, this is nice. Thank you for inviting us."

Annika grinned back and put the small box back under the tree. She swapped it out for another one.

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"Any time" she smiled "You're family friends. I hope Moira likes her gifts. I don't really know her, so I guessed. Lynn helped."

Lynn picked up a big present, and tried to lift a little tape, setting it back down when she tore the paper. "What do you think that one is?