10:14 AM

Kyle's Xmas Observation Four

"I have deduced the mall to be a failed social experiment."


Lori felt relieved that they got into the mall without any further dilemma. She liked to ease into the mall experience by doing some window shopping.

She had thought Kyle and Hillary were on the same page.

Of course, she had been wrong.

"Kyle, where did Hilary go?"

Kyle nodded to the front of a women's clothing store. "She's having a disagreement with an old lady in the grey knit sweater."

Lori didn't even hesitate as she sprinted toward her friend who was suddenly shrieking:

"HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU'LL BE ALIVE NEXT YEAR TO WEAR IT?!?!"

The old lady cowered in a corner as Hilary brandished a lavender scarf around her neck in triumph.

"Hilary! What the hell are you doing?" Lori cried, as she reached her friend.

Hilary cocked her head. "Doing? I'm shopping. Is this scarf super cute or what?"

"I'm so sorry. She has a mental condition," Lori said to the frightened woman.

"Excuse me?" Hilary said, frowning.

Lori grabbed her shoulder and pulled her away before she did more damage.

"Why don't you and Kyle check out that little boutique over there? You can help him pick out something for Amanda."

Hilary's frown turned into a smile. "Great idea! Amanda is definitely the sort of person who would accept a cheap little trinket. Heck, she might even prefer a homemade macaroni set. I wonder if they sell those too?"

Lori rolled her eyes as she beckoned Kyle over.

She left them with the intent on finding a drugstore for some Tylenol.