December begins. December 1st at OSP. Neric hug. Nell's point of view.
I walk into the mission to find Hetty alone downstairs. She and Eric will be the only ones in work so far. Melissa is usually in with me but she's making her own way in today. I head straight for Ops after greeting Hetty. I'm in a cheery disposition as today is December 1st and that means the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. That means tinsel, pretty lights and the wrapping of gifts! The joyous time of family and friends, mistletoe, eggnog, cinnamon and baking! It's the most wonderful time of the year…
'Morning!' I greet Eric as I walk into Ops and he turns in his chair surprised.
'Morning superstar. You're cheery.' He smiles one of his brilliant smiles.
'It's December 1st.' I answer stepping further into Ops with a spring in my step.
'So? It's not your birthday is it? It is… Isn't it?' Eric's eyes go wide like a rabbit in a cars headlights as he rambles. It's kind of cute. Would be if he breathed…
'No Wolfram. Not my birthday… Countdown to Christmas.' I reassure him and he breathes as I sit down in my chair next to him. Is he wearing a new cologne? He smells different I realise as I hug him. He awkwardly places his hand on my shoulder as I do. I pull away and then spin in my chair from pure enthusiasm. I love December and Christmas!
'Oh good.' Eric sighs. I try to stop myself from laughing but fail.
'Eric, my birthday is in January.'
'June.' He looks down at his keyboard embarrassed getting back to what he had been doing before my arrival.
'June?' I query.
'My birthday. I was a summer baby.' He answers me with a smile.
'Explains the surfing….' I mutter with a smile.
'You love Christmas don't you?' Eric asks.
'Don't you?' I ask him.