32.) Tie*
Staring at the rather innocent looking package, Chris wondered if he really wanted to open it. On the one hand it was rather small and thin, but on the other hand it was a package from Jim. The last packaged he had received from Jim had looked just as deceptively innocent right until he opened it.
After opening a box to find a lime green speedo sitting on top of a pirate's flag in front of several of his friends, Chris thought his wariness was perfectly justifiable. Archer still asked when he would be wearing the damn lime green speedo.
Although he was alone in his office, he wasn't about to risk someone walking in moments after opening Jim's gift. Instead, he picked up the card it came with and opened it before he could change his mind.
On the front of the card was a mug of beer with 'Cheers To You' scrawled underneath. Opening it, Chris was stunned at the neatly printed font in the middle of the card, Jim's own scrawl underneath it.
Happy Father's Day
Just wanted to say thanks for putting up with all my shit and
looking out for me. Don't let the paperwork kill you old man,
it'll be awhile before I can stop by and dig you out.
Captain James T. Kirk
Opening the box, Chris found a lime green tie decorated with blue parrots wearing pirate hats. It would match his speedo perfectly, leaving Chris laughing as he wondered where Jim even found the tie.
Written: 7-16-2011
Word Count: 254