Actually, it was an accident. But I stepped up after the accident to make things right. I delivered the presents. So I'm done. You have to take me bac... to Germany. My unit is missing me. They probably think I went AWOL to cozy up to some Fraulein on Christmas Eve. This will probably ruin my career!" Bob," said the old elf patiently. "You have a new career." You called me Bob!" said Bob, triumphantly. "You called me Bob. I'm not Santa. I'm Bob. You called me Bob, Gobby!" Gobby?" The elf's face. A sense of shame only worsened and intensified. He asked me and tried talking to me, but I couldn't understand his questions.I tried to get out of the bed, but he hugged me and pressed me to him.“Do not leave now. You will only get worse.” Fortunately my mother soon came back. She brought a glass of vodka and some lemon slices.“It may be better to give her the pills,” asked dad.“No pills. Vodka is the best medicine in such cases and works instantly.” She replied, handing me a glass.I drank as. " Barbara' s voice cracked and thenrecovered."I can grab my dress early tomorrow - Can I spend the morning with you atyour office - I don't really want to be alone before the funeral."Sheila breathed a sigh of relief. "Certainly, that's fine. You can keepus company - and because there's no Fifi at the office, perhaps, Barbaramight supply Frances and me with coffee and tea?" We all laughed at thatfor three different reasons.- - - -Barbara arrived at the office after the receptionist, and was. You may just have one or two; but you will join us. If we watch the TV, you will not get up and leave us. If we all agree to be together throughout, then I shall stay; not otherwise. Raj, is that ok? Ritu, do you agree?”I liked his coming down from Bhabhi to Ritu.Raj looked at me. I nodded my head in acceptance. Raj confirmed that we shall all be together. I asked them to change and come to the drawing room. Dev went to Munnu’s room to change.Raj took me with him into our bathroom and asked me.