"Quit kissing me you crazy Shelia and help me string the cruddy lights" Wally said as Kuki straightened Wally up and climbed the ladder as Wally joined her tasting candy canes all over his lips.
"It's peppermint twist lipstick cutie, and I hope you like it because my Christmas wish is to make you love me" Kuki said taking one side of the roof as Wally took the other.
'That's never going happen Kooks, see we're not even really good friends so what makes you think we can be boyfriend and girlfriend?".
"Santa can make miracles Wally, it's what the big, fat, jolly, rosy cheeked man in the North Pole is good at, and if I play my cards right I might see a cute little Aussie under the tree tomorrow morning".
"Or you could find yourself staring at millions of Rainbow Monkeys like you do every other year for Christmas".
"That's because I wish for Rainbow Monkeys every year cute little Aussie, but I'm starting Junior High and my sights are set higher then a stuffed monkey" Kuki said wrapping Wally in a hug and kissing him again as Tater stared up smiling at the both of them.
"I don't see any mistletoe up there Kooks, so I'm guessing now your just having Aussie withdrawals, or your torturing him" Tater said climbing the ladder to help string the lights.
"More the second choice than the first one if you ask me, but then again this is Kuki Sanaban's mind that we're talking about" Wally said making a disgusted face from Kuki's lipstick.
"I will never eat another candy cane as long as I cruddy live and breathe thanks to you crazy Shelia, now string these lights and quick I smell a gingerbread man with my name on it".
"I didn't know they made names for gingerbread men in the treehouse, usually they have our agent numbah on them in either pink, white, or blue frosting, and I laugh thinking their patriotic because pink is the new red" Kuki said smiling and puckering up.
"Kooks don't you ever get tired of not being kissed back, I mean kissing me is pretty useless don't you think?" Wally asked as Kuki pushed him onto the roof and kissed him again with Tater fiddling with the extension cord and trying to find why the lights were blinking.
"Would you guys give me a hand here?, or are you two lovebirds going to kiss all day?" Tater asked as Kuki came up for breath and Wally started turning the bulbs as a bolt of electricity went through him and he shook as the lights lit up.
"Thanks Beatles I don't know how you manage to hurt yourself every Christmas season, but I sure am glad to have you around".
Wally fell from the ladder as Kuki took the rungs two at a time until she reached the ground catching Wally and Tater slowly walked down seeing Wally still shake.
"Aww you poor little Aussie, I'll make you a piping cup of hot chocolate and we can eat gingerbread men doesn't that sound like fun?" Kuki asked carrying Wally into the treehouse as Rachel ran out in an apron.
"Kuki please tell me he's cold, please for the love of God don't tell me he electrocuted himself like last time" Rachel said seeing Wally shiver from head to toe.
"Cruddy lights are strung Mrs. Supreme Leader, next year I say we stick Numbah 1 in charge of the lights, and that might hide the fact that he's in love with you" Wally said as Kuki produced hot chocolate in a mug and two gingerbread men.
"Here sip this Wally and eat your gingerbread man, they always made you feel better when you were hurt" Kuki said biting the legs off her of her Gingerbread man.
"Next year will be Nigel's year Wally I promise, it's just that you do the lights so much better than he does" Rachel said patting his head and getting a shock.
"You wouldn't know because every year you say Numbah one will string the lights, and every year you send me up there with Kuki and Tater who always finds a way to get me maimed, electrocuted, or hurt in some other way".
"I just think that Nigel would only do half the job, where as Kuki, Tater, and you do it the whole way".
"Well next time I'm not touching a cruddy colored bulb on those lights, Numbah one can string the cruddy lights next year" Wally said jumping from Kuki's arms and sipping his hot chocolate.
"What Numbah am I again?, I always forget what Numbah gingerbread man to take" Tater said as Rachel pointed to Numbah 20 and Tater snatched it up smiling at her.
"You fall for that same prank every year Numbah 362, and it never gets old no matter how many times I ask you".
Tater skipped off with a mug of hot chocolate as Rachel shook her head at her falling for the same joke Tater pulled every year.
The tree lit up as soon as the agents reached the living room and Heather and John sat in front of a fireplace looking comfy.
"So you joined the cheer squad in Kindergarten that must have been fun" John said as Heather rested her head on John's shoulder her black hair draping over his shoulder.
"Doesn't that want to make you join them in front of the fireplace with me cut Aussie?" Kuki asked grabbing Wally's hand and plopping down next to Heather and John.
Heather was waiting for John to doze off and when he finally did she grabbed her coat and ran to Rachel knowing she was one of the adults who could drive.
"Come on please drive me to the mall, John needs to see he has a family who cares and us buying him presents will show him that we care" Heather said jumping up and down in excitement.
"Numbah 10 we can't go to the mall right now their going to be swamped with Christmas shoppers seeing that Christmas is in a few days" Nigel said as Rachel grabbed her car keys seeing Heather's point and the pain in her eyes when Nigel said no.
"Come on Nigel it's the holiday season and this boy thinks nobody cares about him, we can all pitch in and make this the best Christmas of his life" Rachel said as the other agents rushed out leaving Tater with John asleep in front of the fireplace.
"Geez you play one small, measly, miniscule prank on asking what your Numbah is and your left behind to babysit one of the most kind hearted agents the world has ever known" Tater said with her mouth full of Gingerbread man.
The parents came in seeing their kids gone and Tater was the one who had to break the news of Heather's plan to them as they rushed out hoping to catch the kids and help John's Christmas become better.
"I really don't see orphaned pup in this kid, I mean if he was left behind why didn't he become just as angry as Tyler is now?" Tater's mind asked as Tater sat next to him resting her feet on a coffee table.
Once Tater got as comfy as she could her eyes became heavy and she fell asleep with the fire slowly dying between both John and Tater.
At the mall we see Nigel shaking his head as the agents ran around buying John new clothes and as Nigel predicted they were fighting their way through other last minute shoppers.
"I told you there would be other people here, I told you we'd be swamped with people, but nobody ever listens to Numbah 1 even if he is the team leader" Nigel said as Heather threw more bags into his hands.
"What were you saying Numbah 1?, I wasn't really listening to you" Heather piped up as she ran into the toy store and started pulling things off the shelves.
"That's exactly what I was saying Numbah 10, nobody listens when I say that we're going to be swamped with people, I mean it's like this stuffs not going to be here after the holidays".
"Nigel would you just quit complaining and help us shop, because so far our names are going to be on presents for John and your names going to be out there in the middle of nowhere without a gift" Rachel said as Nigel spied a black puppy in a shop window whining sadly and pawing at the window.
"Hold that thought Rache, I think I found the perfect gift for Numbah 6" Nigel said racing to the pet store before the black puppy touched anybody else's heart strings.
"Hello sir and welcome to adopt a pet, My name's Chase and how may I help you today?" A man asked as the agents ran into the pet store but saw they were too late when Nigel pointed at the puppy.
'How much is that doggy in the window?, the one with the waggedy tail?, and make this quick it looks like a lot of people aren't going to be able to resist his charm".
"He's the last of a whole litter, we think he's a runt so I'll let you buy him off me for $30.00, I'll even throw in some chewtoys a carrier, a doggy bed, pet food, and treats for free" Chase said as Nigel forked over $30.00.
"Congrats you just saved this little dogs life, we were sending him to be put down tomorrow morning, I'll go get all the things you'll need for the pup".
"Put down where Numbah one?, where were they bringing this puppy tomorrow morning?" Heather asked as Tyler smiled his evil smile.
"He was about to go to the great dog pound in the sky Mrs. Peppy, meaning he was going to see God before any of us" Tyler said making a motion of slitting his throat and smiling as Heather looked scared.
"Were they really going to kill this poor thing, I mean what did he ever do to them but look cute and cuddly?" Heather asked as the puppy barked happily and started licking Nigel's face.
"That's the hard part of life sweetie, if this puppy wasn't adopted they saw him as a lost cause and he was going to be put down to rest" Heather's mother said angrily glaring at Tyler.
"Hey if she doesn't know the circle of life how can that possibly be my fault?" Tyler asked as the puppy growled at him and Chase placed all of the things in a bag for Numbah one as he looked at leashes.
"We should get the puppy this one, I mean look at it it's diamond studded and we can make the diamonds spell his name Miracle" Heather said as Nigel picked a plain black one.
"Numbah six will pick his or her name because it's going to be his dog after all" Nigel said as Heather pet the puppy with no names head and he licked her fingers happily.
"All right it looks like we have everything to give to Numbah 6 for a great Christmas, now we have to get back for the party and for our secret Santa" Rachel said as Heather hoped that John pulled her name because she pulled his.
Back at the treehouse John slowly rubbed his eyes and looked over to see Tater snoring softly as he heard the door slam shut and people running around trying to find hiding places for John's presents.
"Hurry up Agents it's only a matter of time before he wakes up and where the heck is Tater she was supposed to be watching for our call" Rachel said stuffing a bunch of presents under the bed of the other agent's rooms.
"What are we doing guys?, and can I possibly join in?" John asked groggily as Rachel stopped dead in her tracks and the doors to all the agents rooms closed.
"Well good evening sleepy did you have a good nap?, I hope your rested because tonight's party is going to rock the squirrels out of the treehouse branches" Rachel said with a surprised smile.
"It was a nap that I needed, with all the excitement today I needed some rest" John said as Rachel tried calling Tater's cell phone again.
"Who are you calling Numbah 362 your parents?, because if you are I've been thinking that Heather was right today I need to find a family that says I love you and all that".
'Tater this is Rachel for the millionth time, why aren't you picking up your phone?, and why did you leave Numbah 6 all by himself?" Rachel asked as John saw her slam the cell phone closed.
"I'm not alone Tater's with me, she fell asleep in front of the fireplace with me, of course she's probably breaking a rule somewhere with her feet being on the coffee table".
Rachel ran into the living room to hear Tater's soft snoring and she stood over her smiling.
"Rule Number 1 Numbah 6, if you do fall asleep in front of the fireplace feet remain on the floor at all times" Rachel said swiping at Tater's feet as her head jerked and her feet hit the floor.
"Excuse you Numbah 362 but where do you get off waking me up and swiping at my pedicured feet" Tater asked as Rachel plopped down next to her.
"Well you see I tried calling your cell phone so you could help us bring the groceries and secret Santa presents in, and you decided to ignore the calls and fall asleep" Rachel said as Tater yawned and laid her head on the couch's arm.
"Young lady I do not talk for my health, now get in there and help us put the food away and hide presents".
Rachel grabbed Tater's arm and led her to the kitchen as John followed wanting to help.
"Numbah 6 you stay here and sip hot chocolate, you've been the biggest help today bringing Heather's Christmas spirit back and all".
"So did I Numbah 362 I mean without Mrs. Claus Santa would just be a man in a red suit" Tater said walking back to the couch.
"Numbah 20 you will not disobey a direct order, now get in that kitchen and help the other agents with part planning" Rachel said as Tater stomped off and angrily threw open the kitchen door.
"I guess she's one of those girls that you have to catch on a good day isn't she Numbah 362?" John asked as Rachel patted a cushion next to her and John sat down with Rachel.
"I talked to my parents about adopting you and they told me that they would do it as long as I became your mother when I was old enough, so it looks like we're going to be spending a lot of time together".
"So that means that in a couple of years your going to be my mommy right?, I mean I just want to see if I'm understanding you" John said as Rachel nodded and John hugged her finally finding a family.
"So all that stuff Tyler said about Santa not being real is wrong I guess, I mean if he wasn't real Heather's wish never would have come true" John said as Rachel slowly broke out of John's hug.
"Yea I guess it was wrong, I mean she wanted you to have a family and here we are making a family for you" Rachel said as Heather ran up with a smile on her face.
"You fell asleep so we decided to do some Christmas dinner shopping , we even picked some presents up along the way" Heather said barely able to contain herself as she jumped up and down excitedly.
John was happy to have a Heather in his life, somebody to pick him up when he was down, somebody to always look on the bright side of life, and somebody who just may or may not have a major league crush on him.
"So I was wondering if we could spend more time together John, I like talking with you" Heather said as John nodded and led her to his room where Templeton was running through tubes and wheels squeaking at John.
"It's ok if your freaked by him, most girls are because of the fact that he's a rat, but he's really a kitten at heart if you think about it".
Heather laid across John's bed staring at Templeton as John had images of him and Heather kissing as Heather smiled at John puckering up and kissing his hand.
"You know I want to kiss you, and you want to kiss me so maybe we should just stop pretending and kiss already" Heather said slinking up to John and puckering up as John leaned in and kissed her with Amanda passing by with a shocked look on her face.
Well that's it for now tomorrow will end my Christmas part of the ff and your not going to believe what Amanda does to Heather and Tater thanks for all your great replies.
PS I'm glad you like the characters and the truth is I grew up with these kids I made up for the ff Amanda, Heather, David, Tyler, and Beth, I lost touch with a lot of them but Amanda and I are still good friends
