The appliances to cook the food: the hot dog maker, the condiment trays, etc., sat on a very narrow counter to my right. I nervously licked my lips, ...nd then said quietly, “Last weekend I felt horrible for making you so sad. I really wanted to get you something to make up for it. I thought about it all week and I think I found the perfect gift for you.” I pulled my hoodie up over my head, revealing my red, one-piece lifeguard bathing suit. I placed the hoodie on the counter and then I pulled. A few times I had evensnuck into my sisters room found her curlers and after I had washed myhair I would try to set it in the rollers, I was never very successful,but it gave me a pleasant feeling to see the waves and curls I couldcreate over my hair. It was not what I would call a style even but wasmore of just a change from its normal fashion of fairly straight hairwhich I had. Anyways getting back to Terri and her curling her hair, I was waiting forher to get ready one day, I had always made. ” She was sitting in Matt’s lap in their big easy chair. “I know Matt did when I wore it.” Matt blushed. She stood. “Matt, come and help me with supper.”Rachel moved into my lap. She whispered into my ear, “Gerald, I want you to want me. Dear man, I love you and want you with me.”“Rachel, I’m not sure it’s love yet but it’s headed that way. My feelings are more than just like for sure.” She gave me an impassioned kiss in which I joined willingly.“Rachel, let’s let this pot simmer a bit. We. I can't even being to speculate why that is."Where is everyone?" I ask worried not that something has happened and i have not sensed it."Most likely at home, enjoying a little pre-yule quiet time." Saul answers."Many families like to give little gifts in the morning, something to wear or eat. or play with." Nimrod explains some more. "rather like us," I grin to myself satisfied with that thought. then another thought takes it's place.Yule? Is it Yule already, I frown at that thought and say "I.