"So, you want to invite some friends over for a movie night tomorrow?"

That is what Timmy's dad asked when Timmy proposed the idea to his parents during suppertime.

"Yeah", Timmy confirmed. "I felt a bit gloomy after Trixie rejected my gift, and thought hanging out with my friends would cheer me up a little."

His parents thought.

"I think it's a good idea", Timmy's mom said to her husband. "That way, we can go see the director's cut of that super long movie they're playing at the cinemas, without worrying too much about our son."

"Especially when we hire Vicky so they don't stay up too late", his dad added. "Don't want Timmy to sleep on the couch of the living room."

"Um, Dad, I considered having me and my friends see movies in my own room", Timmy intervened.

"Even better", both his parents chimed.

"But you still shouldn't keep watching movies deep in the night, or make too much noise", his mom advised. "But otherwise, your dad and I think it's a good idea."

"But no R-rated movies", Timmy's dad quickly warned.

"Got it", Timmy said. "And thanks. You're the best."

Well, not really, because Timmy wasn't all too sure how the evening will turn out with his mean babysitter sorta looking over him and his friends, but he's already glad he'd be able to have a movie night with his best buds, and loved his parents for allowing it regardless.

December 24. As expected in the Tang residence, the personnel were busy decorating the halls, cooking the meals, and carefully rearranging the soundtracks they were going to blast through the mansion the following evening.

Trixie, however, sat alone in her bedroom.

After her job yesterday was done and Remy left the place, Trixie decided to sneak out and buy a present herself. This gift was meant for Timmy, although given the circumstances, she probably wouldn't be able to give him this gift until December 26. However, certain countries view that date as a Second Christmas day, or Boxing Day, so it wasn't like it mattered that much.

What bothered her more, however, is what Remy said yesterday.

"You'll get another present at the party tomorrow, and it'll be so amazing that you'll beg for me to be your boyfriend."

She honestly doubts that a single present from a boy she only met a few times can turn her over completely to his side. Sure, maybe the gift would be so amazing to be able to do just that, but she actually knew Timmy. He went to the same school as her, and attempted to woo her so many times, that she lost count a long time ago. And she actually was impressed a few times, although for a short while.

One would say that Remy is the better option, seeing how he's rich and can buy anything for you, but Trixie was already rich, and that one reason is a gold digger's mentality. And from what Trixie has seen, Remy seemed to think that the more expensive a gift is, the better. Timmy seemed more earnest in comparison.

Trixie guessed she just had to wait and see what Remy had in store.

The Buxaplentys have arrived at the Tang Mansion. Remy's parents greeted Trixie's parents as Remy approached Trixie. Trixie was wearing a lilac cheongsam dress while Remy was wearing his usual white tuxedo.

"Ready for the best Christmas Eve ever, sweetie?" Remy asked. "You look lovely, by the way."

Trixie sighed, as she said: "Remy, we're still not dating."

"Oh, but that will change once you'll receive my gift", Remy said.

That smug statement felt more foreboding to Trixie than how Remy believed he said it. Trixie resisted the urge to cringe or even break a cold sweat.

Remy looked at the time. "The guests will arrive in a few hours, and the mansion looks fine and festive", he commented.

"Uh, thanks, I guess", Trixie responded awkwardly. This wasn't really her doing, but planned by her dad, so she wasn't really sure if Remy was trying to compliment her.

He is right about the time, though. Soon, the first guests will arrive, and in about four hours, the feast will be served.

It'll only be a matter of time to see if collaborating with Buxaplenty was indeed a good idea or not.

Timmy has gathered Chester, AJ, and Chloe, and has explained what his plan for tonight is.

"But of course we want to go to your movie night", AJ said excitedly. However, he continued with concern: "But does Vicky really need to watch over us?"

"You know my parents", Timmy sighed. "If we're lucky, though, she won't bother us at all and watch TV through the entire evening."

"And even if she does, so what", Chester said. "We're your best friends, if you need our support, you're gettin' our dang support! AJ and I helped you through many of your depression sagas after getting rejected by Trixie, we're not gonna pass this time because of some mean teenage babysitter!"

Timmy, AJ and Chloe were staring at Chester. The blonde boy noticed.

"...did I say something awkward?" he asked.

"No, you just got a little emotional", Timmy said. "But that's okay, I appreciate it."

"So, when do you expect us", Chloe asked.

"My parents are set to leave at 6:30 PM, so I guess you can come in when it's around that time", Timmy explained.

"I'm going to ask my parents", AJ said, "and I'll also bring some snacks."

"Me too", Chester said.

"Me three", Chloe chimed.

They all went back to their homes. "Bye Timmy", they said, "see you tonight!"

A good portion of the invited guests have arrived at Tang Mansion. One could tell by taking a look at the parking lot in the backyard, which is chock full of limousines and expensive cars.

But the halls in the mansion weren't empty, either. It was pretty crowded with rich and popular guests from all over Dimmsdale and nearby localities.

This usual stuff wasn't very engaging for Trixie. She usually greeted Tad, Chad and Veronica, talked for a bit, before the two popular boys left to some other place to flirt with other girls, and Veronica would leave and drink some punch, leaving Trixie alone, and bored until it was time to feast. And after eating, Trixie usually got lost within the rich guests and would be unable to find her friends, and when she did, it was only 20 minutes until the end of the party. This year, it seemed no different.

But the biggest difference had yet to come: a Remy that desperately wanted to court with Trixie.

And she wasn't really looking forward to it.

Trixie heard a bell. At the Christmas Parties her parents organized, this meant that dinner was ready to be served. And right on cue, she could hear her father yell at the guests:

"THE FEAST IS READY!"

She, along with hundreds of other guests, huddled over to a row of dining tables, placed to give the impression of a really long table. Since Trixie is the daughter of the hosting family, she usually gets to sit near the head of the table. Unsurprisingly, since Remy is the son of the other hosting family, he seated himself next to Trixie.

The guests and hosts were served with stuffed Christmas deer, marinated in champagne and sided with red lobster.

Trixie started eating the meal in front of her. Whatever Remy had planned, she didn't want to think about right now. Not with with this delicious roasted meat she and the guests were presented with.

The doorbell at the Turner residence rang, five minutes before Timmy's parents would leave.

It were AJ, Chester and Chloe, arriving surprisingly before Vicky could. AJ brought four packs of chips, Chloe brought several packets of all kinds of salted nuts, and Chester brought a few 1-litre bottles of soda.

"Hi Timmy", Chloe greeted. "Ready for Movie Night?"

"Am I", Timmy responded with excitement.

"Now, hold on Timmy", his dad interrupted. "Vicky hasn't even arrived yet. I mean, she will soon, but let's wait for her, shall we?"

Right after Timmy's dad finished his sentence, a green car arrived in front of the Turners' house.

"That must be her", Timmy said.

After the usual greeting, squeezing Timmy while pretending to love him, receiving a huge wad of cash in advance and saying goodbye to the parents leaving, Vicky looked straight towards the four kids and told: "Alright twerps, I'm in a good mood today so I'll let you have your movie night while I stay here in the living room watching romance marathons. However, when the doorbell rings, you have to open the door, and none of you should interrupt me watching TV, unless you want to lose a limb. Understand?"

Timmy, Chester, AJ and Chloe nodded.

"Good", Vicky concluded. "Now get outta my sight!"

She didn't have to tell them that twice, as they obliged immediately.