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The Mighty Boosh

Holly finally reappeared after her shopping trip at nearly 4pm.

When she staggered into the door of the shop with difficultly, she was carrying so many bags that she was almost invisible under them.

Vince grinned when he saw her, and laughed,' Aw, genius! What did you get? There's loads here! '

Howard rolled his eyes,' Holly! You were only going to go out for about an hour, to give us chance to talk; you've been gone 6 hours! '

Holly shrugged,' I know I was just going to give you some space, but I thought whilst I was going out, I might as well actually buy some new shoes. Then I saw a few pairs I liked, then I had to go find some clothes to go with one of the new pairs of shoes. Then I got distracted and bought some other clothes. Then I found a really cool belt, and I had to stop and look in some other shops. '

Howard groaned,' I don't even want to know how much money you've spent. '

Holly waved her hand in an offhand manner,' Who cares? S'not as if you're paying for it. '

No, Howard thought, but I might be one day, and she spends loads!

Holly dumped the bags on the floor and breathed a sigh of relief for taking the weight off her hands. She looked between Howard and Vince.

' Have you -? ' she asked Howard, looking from he to Vince.

Vince looked up from where he was eagerly searching through Holly's bags. He put down the shoe box he was holding to look at his sister.

' Yeah, I know,' he said,' about you and Howard. '

' And? ' she asked hopefully.

There was a pause, during which Holly thought for a moment he might tell her he wasn't happy with it. Then again, she'd left them here all day and Howard was still alive, so that had to be a good sign.

Then Vince spoke,' You're happy? '

' Course I am,' Holly told him, sparing a glance for Howard,' I love him. '

Vince grinned, ' If you're happy, then I'm happy for you,' he told her.

Holly beamed and threw her arms around her brother,' Oh God, Vince. You're the best. ' Vince hugged her tightly and kissed her cheek before letting go of her.

When he let go of her, Holly went to hug Howard. She covered his lips with her own, kissing him only briefly, aware of Vince's eyes boring into the back of her head. When she pulled away from Howard, he stood leaning against the counter and held her close. His arms were around her waist, her back to his chest.

' This is brilliant,' sighed Holly happily.

As she nestled in Howard's arms, feeling safe and comfy, she knew that now everything was perfect.

She and Howard were together now and nothing could be better.

Then Vince pulled out a pair of shoes which Holly had just bought. He raised his eyebrows as he held up the black leather boots,' Woah, sis, these are a bit kinky, aren't they? '

Holly sighed, avoiding Howard's eyes as she blushed furiously.

Maybe not everything was better then - Vince was still Vince.