Mac's Advent Calendar! 8
Stella met Reed one evening and asked if he would like to take part in Mac's Advent Calendar. Reed agreed. Reed was thinking Mac has done a lot for me. Mac saved me from the cab killer and he was my mum Claire's husband. I liked when Mac told me how Claire was. I know for Mac it was very hard to talk about her. Mac loved Claire very much. I think I'll spend one day with Mac and make something useful, thank Mac and come near him. I think Mac needs a new love in his life and that is Stella for sure. Then I'll be happy. That was before.
Now was the time and that day Reed had planned for Mac's special book. It was only one more day till Christmas Eve. Mac was busy too. Mac's strength wasn't to search for Christmas presents. He had always done that with Claire but now Mac was feeling that he needed to thank Stella and the team. He knew they had all organized this special Advent Calendar book.
Mac was in his office and opening his Advent Calendar. Mac saw it was a picture of Mac and Reed together and both smiling. Underneath was written Mac, I know you have a lot of work but it is Christmas time. I will wait for you at your home. I want to thank you!
Mac was not thinking about it and went home. When Mac arrived home and opened the door all lights were on. Mac did not see Reed for a moment. Mac came to the kitchen and Reed was waiting for Mac. Mac saw that the kitchen table was full with cooking things.
Mac was silent and had a flashback. It was like Claire was home and waiting for Mac. Mac and Claire had always made gingerbread together. It was their tradition at Christmas time. It was always a lot of fun. And now Claire's son Reed is here and I guess we will make gingerbread. Reed saw Mac was far away and lost in thought. Reed saw Mac was smiling and close to crying at the same time. Mac said: "Hi Reed!" Reed said: "Hi Mac! I want to thank you and I want to spend more time with you. Mac, you are my second father and safer now. You are a wonderful and caring man. When remembering Claire does not hurt you so much, Mac, you can tell me more about my real mum Claire. But now I want to bake gingerbread with you, Mac. I have bought all the things we need already." Mac was really wordless, it was a nice gesture from Reed. Reed said: "Mac, change your clothes and wash your hands and we'll have a great time together making gingerbread figures." Mac said: "It's been a long time since I last made gingerbread. Ok, I go change and you can begin preparing. I'll be back in a minute."
Mac and Reed were busy making gingerbread. Mac made lots of gingerbread hearts and angels. Reed made gingerbread men and trees and so on. Mac spoke again and said: "Reed, baking gingerbread figures was always Claire's and my Christmas tradition. Reed, what do you think if we continue that tradition? I would like that." Now Reed was wordless. Reed had not known that it was Mac's and Claire's Christmas tradition. Reed answered: "I'd like that very much. It is a great honor for me."
Mac and Reed made lots of gingerbread and were happy. Later they cleaned the kitchen and much later watched a movie, eating pizza and talking.