Here we are, happy golden days (Open)

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(Open to one and all, and will sort out verses if/when they come up)

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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"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?