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Chapter 2
A Memorable Christmas
Elvis and Georgie were sat side by side on the sofa sipping a well spirited eggnog . Elvis had his arm around her and Georgie was snuggled close to him with her hand resting on his thigh. They were both looking at the tree, mesmerized by the white lights and shimmering ornaments. The remainder of the room was dark except for the space heater they had purchased that looked like a little fire place. It was snowing outside and there was Christmas music playing softly in the background.
Georgie looked up at Elvis sighing, "This is such a perfect moment."He looked at her, eyes twinkling and said, "Yes, it is. Merry Christmas babe," giving her a little squeeze, then leaning closer to gently kiss her. "Merry Christmas," she said with an answering kiss. They clinked their mugs together then sipped. All the while watching each other over the top of the mugs. Georgie reached a finger up then and wiped a drop of eggnog from Elvis' upper lip. He kissed her finger. "I used to dream of spending Christmas with you like this," Elvis said, his voice thick. He withdrew his arm from around her and placed his mug on the table, then took Georgie's mug away from her and placed it alongside his. Georgie shifted slightly as she watched him lean forward then sit back again. She felt warm and heady and it had nothing to do with the eggnog. She gave Elvis a knowing smile as he leaned back and gently pulled her into his arms. "I love you," he said as he cupped her cheek and with feather-like softness brushed his lips against hers. He then slowly made full contact. Georgie felt giddy as her pulse raced and she returned the same. Elvis smiled as they deepened the kiss and then became lost in each other. Suddenly a phone rang out! They both heard it but didn't want to her it and continued what they were doing. Elvis thought, "Must be Georgie's" and tangled his fingers in her hair. Georgie thought, "Damn phone! I should have shut it off." It stopped ringing. Georgie and Elvis never stopped. As luck would have it however – another phone began to sound, this one was accompanied by the rather harsh rat-tat-tat of vibration. It sounded as though the phone would dance right off of the table. Elvis broke the intimacy then and sucked in a deep breath, "Fuck sake!" he snarled. Georgie giggled, "Yours." He moved to grab it. Then it stopped. Elvis grinned, "Where were we?" As soon as he moved toward Georgie the damn phone went off again. "Shit!" he barked. Georgie looked a bit wary, "Elvis, SF wouldn't be calling you would they?" "No George, shouldn't be." He grabbed the phone from the table, running a frustrated hand through his hair. He gave the phone a look as though it might see its last. He let out a breathy laugh, "It's Charlie," he said to Georgie. Into the phone he said, "Mate!" "Elvis! Hey mate, sorry, interrupting anything?" Charlie said over the phone. Elvis sported a bland expression and said, "Interrupting anything? You have no idea. Georgie has me busier than hell," he looked at Georgie and grinned. Georgie glared at him then bust out laughing. Charlie could be heard saying, "Molly was trying to ring Georgie as well." "Oh shit," Georgie said looking towards were she left her phone. "Hold on," Elvis said and placed his phone on speaker. "Repeat Charlie." "I said Molly was trying to ring Georgie, but it's OK, she's here with me." Georgie moved closer to Elvis and yelled, "Hey Moll!" "Hey you," replied Molly. Charlie said, "Listen guys, we can't make it." "Why not?" Georgie wailed. "Yeah, why not?" Elvis echoed. They looked at each other puzzled. Molly said, "Well, it's like this. Seems we are going to…." Charlie chimed in, and in one voice announced, "We're gonna have a baby!" Elvis and Georgie looked at each other with smiles that could have lit up London. "Congratulations mates!" Elvis cheered and Georgie clapped her hands, "Oh how wonderful! So happy for you!"Molly said, "yeah, thanks, but the sickness isn't so great!" Charlie said, "it's best if we stay put at least for the holiday. Maybe we can connect afterward." Elvis said, "Indeed, we could come to you. No problem." Georgie eyed Elvis and said, "It really will be a memorable Christmas this year!" "Yes it will," Molly said. Elvis and Georgie said in unison, "Thanks for the ornament!"Then looked at each other and smiled. "You're welcome," Charlie said. "Molly picked it." "It's beautiful," Georgie said. "Well, listen, we need to go, got some things to finish up here," Charlie said. "OK mate. Wish you both well and the little one," Elvis said. "Thanks mate," Charlie said. "You let us know if you need anything, yeah?" Georgie said. "We will," Molly said. "Merry Christmas!" Elvis and Georgie chirped. "Merry Christmas!" Charlie and Molly replied, "Talk to you after the holiday." "Good night you two, take care," Elvis said. "Yeah, love you!" Georgie said. "Good night," Molly said, "love you guys too."
Elvis ended the call and stared down at his phone. A smile curling his lips. Georgie placed her hand on his shoulder. "That's so special," she said. Elvis looked at her, "Indeed. I reckon all of our lives are changing." Georgie slid her hand behind Elvis head and began to massage his neck.
He placed the phone back down on the table. He looked at Georgie. She reached her other hand to touch the side of his face. "We'll have Laura with us this year. Who knows what next year will bring." Elvis looked at her and thought his heart would burst. She was the most beautiful woman and the one who stole his heart. And she loved him. Georgie leaned forward, tilted her head and moved closer to kiss him. "I love you Elvis," she said and Elvis thanked himself for not completely shutting off the phone.