"Abby, when did you get up?" asked Patty.
"A few minutes ago.
My headache went away, Abby answered, Is it true what's really going on outside and in the paper?"
"Sadly yes, it's true."
"Don't believe that trash paper," said Holtzmann.
"Yeah after all, this is the same paper that covered Erin when she punched that guy in the nose," Kevin added.
Holtzmann then patted the receptionist on the back and said," Oh Kevin, sweet sweet Kevin, you're not helping."
"I can't fix the New York Post article.
Maybe I'll go outside and talk to the protesters," said Abby, as she grabbed her coat and headed out the door.
"Abby don't, Erin called out.
But Abby had already stepped outside the door.
"There she is!
Get her!" a voice called out.
And within seconds, Abby was back inside the firehouse,slamming the door shut behind her, to get away from the protesters, who were banging on it.
Abby let out a huge sigh and said,"I'm going back to bed."
"But you just got up," said Kevin.
"My headache has returned."
And with, Abby headed up back upstairs to bed.
Luckily for the rest of the Ghostbusters, it was rather quiet so there were no calls during the day.
In the later part of the day, Erin, who had to make her way through the protesters, still marching about, was able to make a run to Staples to get more printer ink, and stop at Starbucks to get a hot apple cider for herself and Patty, along with two hot cocoas for Holtzmann and Kevin(after caving into the smell of cinnamon and seeing the special's of the day on the sign outside the shop.)
As Erin took a sip of her drink, it made made her forget about her troubles for a brief time.
The taste of the hot beverage brought her back to her childhood of happy times during Christmas.
Her thoughts however, were soon cut short, when the firehouse had an unexpected visitor.
Making her way through the doorway was Jennifer Lynch, right hand woman to NYC Mayor Bradley.
Jennifer made her way into the firehouse, as she straightened up her up-do hair style and matching business jacket and skirt outfit.
"Have you seen this?" Jennifer said, as she slammed down an object onto Erin's desk, that she took out of her purse,
It was a copy of the New York Post.
The very same one Kevin had brought earlier.
"Yeah, I bought that copy today, said Kevin, Erin just read the whole thing.
Screaming at Al Roker, making Matt Lauer wet himself."
"Kevin, no offense but you're not helping," said Patty.
"I guess this maybe a good time to get back to my desk and file?"
"Good idea.
You do that," said Holtzmann.
And Kevin did just that.
Jennifer Lynch countinued what she had to say.
"This is what we call bad press, she said, "If the people of New York start viewing the Ghostbusters as obnoxious, it will kill your business and we'll have to stop funding you.
And I sure know for a fact, none of you want that to happen."
"Wait, aren't all New Yorkers obnoxious to begin with?" Kevin called out from behind his desk, to which he got looks from Holtzmann and Patty.
"Of course not.
This means everything to us, especially Abby.
I mean, she basically put this whole thing together," said Erin.
"Then I suggest what Abby should do is write a letter of apology to The Post and also ask Mr. Roker and Mr. Lauer to forgive her outburst," Jennifer pointed out.
"I'll talk to her then."
"Good.
But try to make it before 6 o'clock tonight.
It's the Mayor's charity fund-raising Holiday ball, which by the way, you are attending."
"Wow, I can't believe we're going to a party at Gracie Mansion," said Patty.
"Thank you Ms. Lynch.
If we hurry now, we can get ourselves ready in time," said Erin.
"Oh no no no, said Jennifer, You will not be there as guest, but rather keeping guard in case any ghosts plan on crashing the event, which we certainly hope not."
"Of course.
Nothing spoils a great party like ghosts," said Erin, with a slight dissapointed chuckle, as she sceretly wanted to go.
"I take it no kareoke then?" asked Holtzmann.
"This party is a big deal tonight, said Jennifer, Not just for raising money for charity, but Mayor Bradley plans to announce tonight that he's planning on running for Govenor next year.
And if something does happen to night, we will hold the Ghostbusters fully responsible.
"So there is no kareoke?"
Jennifer Lynch then grabbed the paper off the desk and said,"I better get going now.
I'll be late for my hair appointment.
See you tonight."
And she left.
"Have I ever mentioned how much I hate that woman?" said Patty.
"Every time she makes unexpected visits and leaves," Holtzmann answered.
"All's kidding aside you two, we got work to do, said Erin, We have to prepare for what's going to happen tonight at that event."
"Should we let Abby know what's going on?" asked Patty.
"I hate to say this, but I don't think so.
Not after what happened last night," said Holtzmann.
"You're right, said Erin, After our visit from Ms. Lynch, we can't take anymore chances."
"We still have to see what the connection is between all these ghosts and what they have to do with Christmas," Patty pointed out.
"Good idea.
We'll look over that for a bit, then we'll get ready for the Mayor's party."
After Erin, Holtzmann, and Patty gave a check on Abby, who was still resting, to make sure if she was OK, the three Ghostbusters then began to start the research.
But despite their best efforts, none of them could find any connections between the on-going appearances of ghosts with the holidays.
After a few hours and a order of Chinese take-out later, as they were about to give up, Patty made a discovery.
"I think I got something," she said.
Patty called Erin and Holtzmann over to her computer and said," Is this what we're looking for?"
The screen showed a ghoulish looking man, wearing a dark three piece suit, and holding a cane.
"Yes, this is what we need," said Erin.
She then looked at her watch to see what time it was and said,"Better print this out Patty.
We have to get ready to guard the Mayor's ball."
"We can read up on it in Ecto-1 on the way over," said Holtzmann.
Patty then printed out the information they needed and the three Ghostbusters got ready to leave.