Stimulus: Bills

POV: Esme

Dedication: Vanessa; thanks for the smelly apple, dahling!!

I hummed cheerfully as I made my way to the door to pick up the post. I loved Christmas cards, even if we didn't get very many. I was expecting one from Charlotte and Peter… there it was. Oh, how sweet!

I frowned as I noticed the other, official looking letter. I stooped quickly to pick it up. Ugh. A bill…

I gasped as I took in the amount stated on the smooth paper.

"ALIIIICCCCCCEEEE!!!"