LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 6: Christmas eve P3
-one burnt turkey and Denny's visit later-
I have nothing against Denny's, but I really didn't want to become part of the Dad's who can't cook squad, it's just too humiliating.
Unfortunately, no other restaurant was open tonight so I just had to pull through.
So after we ate and made a promise to never speak about Christmas eve dinner at Denny's ever again we returned home.
After reading several Christmas stories Charlie finally fell asleep. As I slowly put the book down and leave his room I hear him speak
" Dad you should leave some milk and cookies out for Santa just in case"
"Ok, I'll just go preheat the oven"
"And don't forget the fire-extinguisher"
cough*-"night Charlie" Afterward I head down take out the milk and fill a glass and open a tray of Oreos.
What? You think I was actually going to make Santa some cookies? Please, the dude wasn't gonna make it down the chimney. Its not me being mean, I'm just being realistic. No reason for making cookies for someone who is never gonna get the chance to try them.
Anyway I headed to my room to take a nap and get ready to meet with Santa. Let's just hope there are no surprises.
-a few hours later-
"Dad! Dad!"
"what is it Charlie?"
"I heard a clatter"
"Huh... on ok... its probably just the wind. Now lets get you back to bed"
-THUD-THUD-
I get up immediately and look toward the ceiling and I hear it again. Like heavy-duty boots
"Somebody is on the roof"
"Maybe it's Santa" Charlie said and I paused. He's right this is the moment were my life could change forever. I could go outside to see if it truly is Santa or I could just make up an excuse and send Charlie back to bed. And while the choices old Scott made weren't mine I could live with them and I could build myself a bright future. But as I look back down on Charlie I remember that this isn't just a universe with a Santa in it, but a marvel universe with a Santa in it. And while Santa may not be a fighter he still has abilities and connections that could help me and those I love survive.
So I make my choice. I put on my jacket and I turn to Charlie.
"Get your jacket and shoes and meet me outside we're going to see if it really is Santa Claus"
"Ok, dad"
As Charlie runs off I head outside and look toward the roof. And there he was... Santa Claus. I couldn't see the sleigh or the reindeer, but they were up there somewhere and he appeared to be tying his boot.
Charlie runs outside, see's him and is shocked. I get on one knee and look Charlie in the eye and I whisper to him.
"Charlie on the count of three we're going to shout "Merry Christmas Santa Claus and when he looks at us we are going to wave ok?"
"yes"
"Good on the count of three ok? One... Two... Three"
"MERRY CHRISTMAS SANTA CLAUS"
As we shout the Santa jumps up and as he turns toward us he looses his footing. He tumbles off the roof desperately trying to grab the edge of the roof, but fails to get a grip. And he falls off the roof.
BAM
He lands hard on the snow and does not move. Charlie stares with his mouth wide open and then he shouts
"We got him" And then he looks at me and then looks back "Dad he disappeared"
"Huh?"... as I look back at the Santa, Charlie was right he was gone, all that was left was his suit and his boots. I search the suit and notice a card which I pull out and read it
"If something should happen to me put on my suit the reindeer should know what to do."
Passphrase acquired The Santa Clause protocol is in effect. Identifying host, accessing data... Activating the Ultimate Santa Claus System
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