After the police arrived and arrested the toyman, they were back at Metropolis by night. When Chloe had decided to go with Jimmy to his apartment, Lois and Clark stopped in the middle of the street, where a man was selling Christmas trees.
"So, what do you think?" Lois asked Clark, who grinned at her, helping her to choose the perfect Christmas tree.
"I would say it's perfect." Clark said. "You have a good taste for this, Lois."
"Thank you." Lois looked at the seller, ready to pay for the big green tree. But suddenly, she turned around and noticed a small one. "Wait a second." Lois approached to check the little tree abandoned in the middle of the green ones. "Wait. I've changed my mind. I'll take this one."
"Are you serious, lady?" the seller asked Lois, skeptical. "We have prettier ones here. This one isn't the best for your party."
"Yes, I am sure." Lois said confidently, as she paid the man. Clark kept looking at her with a smile. "I just can't leave it here, Clark. She needs a home to give some hope to."
"I understand." Clark said with a laugh. "Besides, she isn't that bad. It's a beautiful tree, Lois."
"You think so?"
"Of course. It will be perfect for tomorrow's party." Clark pointed while Lois carried the small tree in her arms. They entered at the Talon.
"Thanks, Clark. I knew you would understand. Gosh, I still have so much to do for tomorrow. I mean, I have to finish the turkey, do my Christmas shopping… sometimes, I wished to be two separate persons to be able to do all the tasks."
"I can help you if you want to." Clark offered. Lois turned her head to look at him, surprised. "Really, tt will be a pleasure to help you."
"Hum, okay. I guess you could help me with the Christmas present,s if you are willing to do that." she said, as they entered in Lois's apartment and turned the lights on.
"Of course, I am."
Lois threw her keys in the table and put the tree in a small table next to the couch. "You know, the main reason of why I bought this tree?" Lois asked. Clark shook his head. "I bought once one just like this when I was 9. I wanted to give some hope to our home, since it was practically Lucy and me that week, and my father was always traveling. So I had some money for my allowance and bought that tree. If I could make it become a beautiful Christmas tree, that meant anything would be possible in this world."
"So, what happened?"
"The three broke when I tried to put some Christmas decoration, and my father threw it off when he arrived in the next day."
"Oh…"
"But still… I couldn't just leave this little one there too. It doesn't seem right." Lois said, as she put a red ball to hang on the three but, the ball fell on the floor.
"Well…"
"That's okay, Clark. I'll figure out a way to turn this little thing in a good Christmas tree. You'll see."
"That's the spirit." Clark said, as they shared a silent glance for a moment. "Hey, Lois. What do you think about doing your Christmas shopping right now? It's early, and I know we had a busy day with the toyman and everything, but at least it would be one item of your list you could scratch. You wouldn't be so busy tomorrow."
"You are right, Clark. Thanks for the suggestion."
"You welcome, Lois."
TBC