Hutch handed Starsky the festively wrapped box. The brunet smiled at his best friend before ripping it open.
Wrapping paper fell to the floor, as Starsky opened the small brown box revealing a special gift.
"Hutch…"He started to say but found his voice could not cooperate under the emotion.
Hutch held his breath, waiting for his brother to comment. When none came he became worried.
"Do you like it?" He asked, "If you don't I-I understand."
Starsky shook his head, "No…I love it, babe. It's just…this was so expensive at the store."
Hutch squeezed Starsky hand, "Money doesn't matter, mushbrain."
Starsky hugged him tightly, "Thank you," He whispered.
"Look at the back." Hutch said turning the gift over to show the special engraved words, "Partners."
"I'll keep this forever." Starsky promised.
"Glad you like it," Hutch smiled contently, "Try it on."
The gift fit snuggly on the brunet's wrist. The watch was a perfect fit, but the unseen gift from the heart was more precious. It filled him with warmth.
"Merry Christmas, Starsk." Hutch ruffled the dark brown curls.
Starsky hugged him again, "I love you, ya big lummox."