But it’s Christmas, my vicar, and worries are through. Here’s Krampus to settle all troubles for you.”The vicar’s hands shook as he put his sp...ctacles on. “I haven’t slept,” he said. “Yes, that’s what‘s the matter. I’ll nap before the service, and this will all be a dream.”“Dreams!” said the Krampus. “A word I adore. What‘s your dream, my vicar, what’s your sleeping mind’s store? Do you dream of hosannas and miracles on high? Or does this world your choicest of dream stuff supply?”The Krampus. ’ ‘Sarcasm is not one of your better qualities,’ his voice held displeasure and she immediately felt the rebuke. ‘I’m sorry, Master Kurt,’ Bella stumbled over her words as she was reminded of her place. She began to chew her lip wondering if she would ever successfully navigate the fine line between being a small partner here at the company and being the submissive they all knew her to be. ‘I have a date of my own tonight so I will walk out with you,’ Kurt smiled seeing the confusion on Bella’s. Also, this is just the beginning between Craig and Moira, not the end of their story, so there’s more to come. Enjoy! * I felt much less drained this Saturday than I had last week, with no alcohol-fueled romp from which to recover. My foot felt well enough both to fit into and tolerate a shoe, so I slipped free from Moira, threw on some clothes and made a quick trip to a bakery down the street. Croissants and muffins in hand, I returned home. ‘Craig?’ I heard from the bedroom, as I closed the. "What?" I wondered."Well, that was a nice surprise. I love the ring, and the gesture. You are a wonderful son. Now, I also have a surprise," she explained.I was more than intrigued by that, I had no idea what to expect, truth be told. She took my hand, and put it right onto her stomach."I'm pregnant, Robert. You are gonna be a daddy," she told me.She was pregnant at fifty years old, and she seemed to be very happy about that still. I was just shocked."You aren't upset, that you are pregnant at.