"I have a dumb question to ask.
What exactly do Abby and her Mom do on Christmas instead of celebrating?" asked Patty.
"Eating Chinese take-out and watching old black and white movies on Christmas Day," Erin replied.
"Same thing at the Holtzmann household, chow mein, egg rolls and Marx Brothers, said Holtzmann, depending if Hahnuakah comes early."
"Actually, that was Abby and her Mom's tradition, until her mom re-married when Abby was 13.
Her step-dad has kids from his previous marriage and he was able to put the holiday spirit back into Abby's Mom, but not Abby.
So, when the 5 of them celebrated, Abby went to South Florida and spent the holiday break with her Grandmother, until she passed away, then once in college she just stayed on campus all through break," said Erin.
"She spent it with my family a few times, but it was after my holiday.
Which is a shame because nothing says Hanukaha like hearing my folks Harold and Annie Holtzmann singing the score of "Fiddler On The Roof," said Holtzmann.
"As much as we all enjoy talking about our Holiday traditions and favorite memories, we have to keep quiet on the subject in front of Abby."
"By the way, where is Abby anyway?' asked Patty.
"She had to get a few things at the store."

Just then, the three heard the sound of the front door opening.
"That maybe Abby, said Erin, Now remember, not mention of Christmas or anything relating to it.
Agree?"
"Agree," Patty and Holtzmann replied at the same time.
The person who entered the firehouse wasn't Abby, but it was Kevin the receptionist.
He waltzed in, wearing a bright red Santa stocking cap on his head, and singing,"Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh.
Over fields we go, laughing all the way, Ha ha ha." in a not so perfect pitch tone.
"So much for the plan," said Patty.
Erin didn't hear her co-worker, as she was focus on Kevin's singing.
"Never knew he could sing like that," sighed Erin.
"Like a set of bagpipes being run over by a lawnmower?" asked Holtzmann.
"Yo Erin, what about Abby?" asked Patty.
"What about Abby?" asked Erin.
"You were telling us about not mentioning Christmas.
Now pass it on to Mr. Jingle Elf."
Erin snapped out of her trance and said,"Right.
Thanks Patty."
"Anytime."

Erin walked up to Kevin's desk and said,"Hi Kevin."
"Oh hey boss," Kevin replied.
"I'd like to talk to you about singing Christmas tunes around here."
"You like it and want more."
"Yes, I mean no.
Yes I like your singing, but you can't singing Christmas music or wear your stocking cap here.
Abby is anti Christmas and we want to keep it that way for her sake."
Erin then removed Kevin's hat and added,"Besides, you don't want to ruin that nice hair of yours."
"OK then, thanks Erin," said Kevin as he sat down."

Just then, the front door opened again, and Ghostbuster Abby Yates entered.
"I can't believe!
I really can't believe it!" Abby snapped, sounded in the same pissed off tone she usually gets with Bennie the delivery guy, who screws up her order, which is basically all the time.
"Everything alright Abby?" Patty asked.
"I went to the store to buy more coffee creamer.
The guy in the dairy department said they were out but yet they had 20 different types of eggnog," Abby answered, still snarling a bit.
"Well, the reason for all the eggnog is that.."said Kevin.
But before he could say anything else, Erin grabbed a Hersey kiss, quickly unwrapped it, went up to Kevin, popped the candy into his mouth, and helped him chew it by moving his jaw up and down.
"MMM, that's good candy uh Kevin," said Erin with a slight chuckle.
Holtzmann and Patty both gave her and each other a quizical look.
Kevin gulped the chocolate down and said,"Uh thanks Erin."
"Anytime," Erin replied with a smile.
"Anyway, the store clerk wanted to give me eggnog as a substitute for the creamer, said Abby, You can not substitute eggnog for creamer."
"I bet it would taste like Chris.." said Kevin.
But once again Erin stopped him.
"Uh Kevin, why don't you make us a pot of coffee," she asked.
"There's coffee in the pot already," Kevin replied, pointing to the coffee maker.
"But it's not fresh."
"OK then."
As Abby put away the groceries, Holtzmann said,"You're right.
That would make a gross combination.
And I once used cream soda."
Abby then gave a small smile, as she knew Holtzmann was trying to cheer her up.

At that moment, the phone rang.
And since Kevin was making coffee, Patty answered it.
"Ghostbusters, she said, Yes, yes of course.
We're on our way."
Patty hung up the phone and said,"Couple of roaming vapors spotted at Coney Island."
"We're on our way," said Abby, who was now getting back to herself.
The four member team quickly got into their suits, grabbed their proton packs and raced to Ecto-1.
"Coffee's ready," said Kevin, holding up a mug.
"We gotta motor," said Holtzmann, as she and the other Ghostbusters scrambled out the door.
"I guess more for me than, said Kevin as her began to drink from the mug, only to spit out the beverage and say,I hate coffee."

With Holtzmann in the driver's seat. the Ghostbusters took off for their assignment.
When the team arrived at there destination.
They were greeted by a gentleman in his late 40's, who happened to be the manager said,"I'm glad you're."
"What's the situation?" Erin asked.
"I was on my way to a meeting with the events commitee about the up-coming Christmas parade," said the man.
Abby cringed a bit hearing the Ch word.
Not to mention there were several holiday related decorations hanging along the pier and boardwalk, which didn't help either.
"Anyway, he countinuded, I hear some noises coming from one of the gaming booths over at Luna Park.
Most of the park and certain parts of Coney Island are closed this time of year, so I went to check it out figuring it was most likely a couple of kids, playing hooky from school and snuck in, which happens a lot.
But not this time."
The gentleman lead the group inside the park and pointed out to a water pistol shooting game.
"That's where I saw them," he said.
And sure enough, out of nowhere, two small purple and orange colored ghosts, appeared before them.
Abby looked at the man and said,"You go keep yourself safe, we got this."
"Are you sure?" asked the man.
"Piece of cake," Holtzmann replied.
The gentleman then found a spot to hide by some picnic tables, while the Ghstbusters did their job.
And sure enough, they were able to catch the spirits lickity split.

The manager appeared from the picnic tables and said,"Thank you.
I was afraid we would have to cancel the parade and the other festivities."
"We had this in the bag," said Patty.
"Allow me to show my apprecation by offering some tickets to the event, along with your payment."
The manager handed Erin a check, along with four slips that were in bright holiday colors or red and green.
Patty and Holtzmann thanked the manager as well, while Abby was rather quiet.
"Thank you, we'll try to make it, if we don't have any calls," said Erin, being polite, as the truth was the Ghostbusters were actually not going to attend for Abby's sake.