It is that time again, prompt time. Hope everyone has been enjoying their holidays. Now on to the prompts.

 

Prompt 288 – Creative
Tag – New Year
You made a new resolution for yourself this year. Unfortunately on the first day of the New Year problems immediately arose. What was your resolution?

 

Prompt 289 – Creative
Tag – List of Words
Use the following words in a story – Champagne, party, dress shirt, pot hole, and a deer.

 

Last week I asked in a prompt to look at what could happen for Christmas. Joann decided to give us one of her special stories.

 

 

 

Gift of the Muppet

"If I never see another mall or hear a screaming infant, it will be too soon!" Cassie dropped her packages and flopped onto the couch. "Be a good friend and get me a beer."

 

"I told you not to wait until the last minute to shop. You should've done like Jo Ann and ordered online. She's had her packages wrapped and under the tree since the weekend after Thanksgiving." KC handed Cassie her beer as he spoke. "By the way, is your family going to stay for Christmas Eve dinner or just the luncheon you planned?"

 

Cassie looked at him curiously before replying. "Who knows? Mom and Dad are so into football, they'll stay the whole evening before they'll miss a few minutes of the game. Why?"

 

"Oh, no reason. I just wanted to make sure I planned for the right amount of people. What meat are you having for lunch?"

 

"I'm got a beef tenderloin and there's boiled shrimp also. Why? What are you having? You've been all mysterious about Christmas Eve dinner. It's sweet that you are cooking. Jo Ann has always had to do everything. She is so happy not to have to cook for everyone. Since Christmas dinner is at Sly's, she gets to relax the whole two days. So, spill. Tell me why you've been so secretive. You're making me a little nervous."

 

KC smiled. "It's a surprise for Jo Ann. She's been a bit sad, missing her family and all. This will be the first time you two haven't been to visit them over the holidays. I feel guilty because she doesn't want to leave me alone, since I'm having to work the day after Christmas. She's giving up her time with her family to be with me."

 

"You know she considers you family, KC. Hell, sometimes I think she loves you, and I'm the visitor. I'm just kidding. She really does love you and doesn't feel like she is sacrificing anything by staying here. Jo Ann's been just as excited about Christmas here as she is when she goes to visit her family. Stop worrying." Cassie smiled in welcome when the front door open, to reveal Jo Ann with her arms full of more presents. "We are not going to be able to walk in the den if you keep buying presents, hon."

 

Jo Ann arranged the presents around the tree, turning around to look at Cassie. "You and KC both have been shaking gifts. I can tell they've been moved." She laughed when both KC and Cassie turned pink in embarrassment. "Like two kids. How about a beer? Did ya'll leave any?"

 

Like it? Wanna know what else she wrote? Of course you do. So go look here - http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/38117-prompt-287-creative/#entry446059

 

The other prompt was done as well and can be found here - http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/38116-prompt-286-creative/

 

So I hope you all read, write, and review. Have a Happy New Year and be safe. Till next time.

 

- Wayne