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A lot of people have said that I am getting them into the Christmas spirit. That makes me happy!
I asked yesterday who you all wanted, but pretty much everyone named people that I am holding onto. So, here is a couple that no one probably would have named anyways. I know there are some fan fictions about them, but I have never personally seen them in any of the stories I have read. So, I didn't want to exclude them. Hope you enjoy.
December 8, 2011
Peter's POV
"Bundle up warm." I said to the kids as they got ready for school. "It's really cold outside."
"Is it snowing?" Candace asked, her face lighting up with the idea of snow.
"No." I answered. "Just cold."
Charlotte walked into the living room to help me get the kids ready to go out the door.
"What are your plans for today?" Charlotte asked.
"I think I'm going to go visit Jasper for a little bit and then turn in some applications." I answered as I helped Haley get her coat on.
Haley, our eight year old was having trouble getting her coat zipped. It was getting a little snug for her. So was Candace's coat.
"I need a new coat, dad." Haley complained.
"I know sweetie." I said quietly. "I am working on it."
"That sounds like a good plan." Charlotte said about my day's plans as we walked out the front door. "Good luck at your job search."
"Thanks. Have a nice day at work." I said giving Charlotte a kiss goodbye. "Bye girls." I waved as they climbed into the car.
"Bye daddy." They sang.
After they pulled out I started walking down the street towards Alice and Jasper's house.
After the plant that most of Forks worked at closed, most of the town has been out of work. Jasper and I included. It has been a rough time. Charlotte is the town's librarian, and we have been relying solely on her income. As a librarian, she doesn't work many hours, and doesn't make very much money.
We are trying to make the most of it.
"Hey, man." Jasper greeted me at his front door. "Come on in. Where the hell's your coat? It's freezing out."
"It's not to bad out." I shrugged.
I followed Jasper into his kitchen were he offered me a cup of coffee.
"How's it been going?" Jasper asked.
"Pretty good." I lied as I added sugar to my coffee. "I am going to a few places to turn in applications today."
"That's good." Jasper said. "I haven't been having much luck myself."
"It's rough out there right now." I said.
"It is." Jasper eyed me and quite frankly, made me nervous. "So how are you and Charlotte really doing? And don't lie this time."
I sighed and sat back in my chair. Jasper and I have been friends since we were in elementary school, and he has always been able to see through my lies.
"We are having a real hard time." I admitted.
"Tell me." Jasper said gently.
"With Charlotte's paycheck we are barely making the bills. Christmas is going to be grim. The girl's are wearing their coats from last year that are too small because we can't afford new ones. Charlotte and I don't even have coats; we have been multi layering sweaters. I thank the heavens that it hasn't snowed yet because we would never be able to get boots."
It actually felt nice to say all that. My list of problems could have me going on for hours, but it was nice to get just a little bit of it off my chest.
"It's been frustrating." I added.
"I didn't know you were having such a hard time." Jasper said. "I'm going to see what I can do to help you out."
"No, no." I said. "You and Alice are in the same boat we are."
"Like I'm going to listen to you." Jasper laughed.
Jasper and I talked for another hour before we headed out. He decided to tag along with me job hunting. It wasn't much fun. Some places said to fill out the application and if they started hiring sometime down the line they would give us a call. Some places said they had no intention of hiring any time soon, so it would be a waste of our time to even fill out the application.
And a few places actually gave us interviews on the spot. It was those one's that were the most ridiculous.
"How can you be over qualified?" I asked exasperated. "Can somebody be over qualified? Is that even possible?"
Jasper just shook his head saying he never understood that either.
"Oh, you have been a doctor for thirty years? Then you are over qualified. We wouldn't want you to save anybody." I mocked.
Jasper started laughing hysterically. "Peter, you're an accountant."
"Whatever." I waved him off. "Same principle."
Our last stop was to Fork's community bank, and it was the payoff. I was given an interview and was hired on the spot. I couldn't wait to get home to tell Charlotte the great news. This couldn't have come at a better time, now the girl's won't be disappointed on Christmas.
I felt bad that Jasper didn't have as much luck as I did, but he told me he was happy for me and to go celebrate with Charlotte.
After Jasper and I got back to his house I walked back down the street to my house. I got there just as Charlotte and the girls were pulling into the driveway.
I ran up to Charlotte and gave her a huge wet kiss right on her lips.
"Well, it's good to see you too." Charlotte chuckled just as the girls were saying, "Yuuuuck."
"I start work Monday morning." I smiled.
"Peter that's amazing!" She cheered.
"What's this?" Candace asked as she pointed out a large box that was topped with a red bow that was sitting on the porch.
"I don't know." I said as I picked up the box and walked into the house with it.
I set the box on the living room floor and started opening it as Charlotte sat down next to me; the girls started arguing over who could have the bow.
I opened the box and pulled out four brand new coats, one for each of us.
"It fits." Haley exclaimed as she put her new coat on and spun in a circle modeling the coat.
Under the coats were hats, gloves, scarves, and boots. And a pair of snow pants for both of the girls. All brand new, and everything in all of our sizes.
I sat back on the couch and pulled Charlotte closer to me as she snuggled into my side and we watched the girls try on all of their new things.
"Thank God for miracles." Charlotte sighed.
I leaned my head down onto the top of Charlotte's head and thought, "Thank you Santa."
A/N: Peter getting a job was not Santa's doing, it was just a bonus for Peter. Their miracle was a small one but much needed. And sometimes it's the smallest things that mean and help the most.
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