I don't own CM or the John Lennon song!
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Garcia and the Homeless Man
Garcia was humming 'Jingle Bells' as she made her way down the street. It was Christmas Eve, and the last-minute gifts in her hand attested to that, as did the hustle and bustle of the street around her.
Ahead of her, there was an older man, his face a beard of white as he ambled down the street. She watched in horror as he was nearly trampled by last-minute shoppers who had no idea he was there.
"Oh, Sir!" she cried, running to him before he could fall into the snow. "You picked a bad day to walk in this area, that's for sure."
The man snorted. "I'm used to it," he muttered. "I just need to get to the shelter for the holidays. My family's there, and I don't want to lose my spot, you know?"
"Of course," the bubbly tech replied. "No one should be outside in the cold on Christmas Eve!"
"Thank you," he said. "The shelter's just across the street."
"I know, I volunteer there," she replied.
"I remember you," he chuckled. "You're the one who knitted hats for all the kids last week, and set up that Christmas caroling party last year!"
"Why, thank you for remembering!"
By now, the crossing light had turned green, and Garcia slowly guided the man across the street to the front door of the shelter, even opening the door for him.
"Thank you very much, Miss," he said, tipping his hat to her. He gestured to her bags. "Ladt minute shopping?"
She nodded. "I've been… busy at work. There was a lot to do."
He nodded. "I hope your Christmas is bright and merry, cheerful and hopeful."
"And the same to you and your family, Mr…"
"Chris," the man intoned. "Chris K. Lingle."
"Merry Christmas, Mr. Lingle." Garcia chirruped.
"And a Happy New Year, Miss Garcia." He said before taking her hand and kissing it. "As John Lennon would say, 'Let's hope it's a good one…'"
"'Without any fear!'" Garcia finished. With a chuckle, the two departed, one for a warm bed and hot soup with his wife and children, and one for the embrace of her Tech God and a holiday party at home, the song used as a farewell, still on Penelope's tongue.
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