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Caritas, OPEN (Monday Night)

After spending the day working on his present for Parker, Jarod was on a bit of a sugar buzz and had definitely caught the holiday spirit. He asked the band to play something "festive," which resulted in a version of "Silent Night" with a lot of guffawing from the band at the "virgin" lyrics.

He didn't see what was so funny. He had brought his gifts for Lorne and Parker with him. He was a little nervous about the gift for his employer, never having bought a present for a demon before. The gifts to Parker...well, he'd put his heart into them, so maybe that would count for something.

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Sing out, Louise!

To Drink, or Not To Drink?

Discuss.

Anything else you might need.

how much do I love your Gypsy reference???? :) *snuggles*

Parker comes in bearing various packages, and a covered basket, shivering. "I am sooo looking forward to the Bahamas on Thursday," she says, parking herself at the bar. "Happy Holidays." Then she grins. "What did you make me? And can it start with a hot cocoa?"

As much as I love you for catching it???? :) *hugs*

*is a total musical geek*

"You need a warmer coat, Parker," Jarod said, bluntly. "It's not Florida." He began steaming milk, then poured some chocolate syrup into the bottom of a large mug. "How long will you be gone?"

He pulled a wrapped package out from under the bar. It contained a mosaic of lilies in the field, waving gently in the wind under the hot summer sun. What made it a Jarod original was the medium--Pez and vanilla frosting.

Jarod also placed a smallwrapped jewelry box (http://www.abazias.com/database/NewJewelryInfo.asp?stock=63435) next to the larger package. He wondered if Parker would recognize the earrings. Sydney had really come through.

"Oooo. Which first?" Parker said, picking up the jewelry box and shaking it, and then looking speculatively at the other wrapped package. Then she shot a sharp glance at the basket, and tucked the napkin in a little closer.

"Whichever you want, Parker," Jarod smiled and tried to peek into the basket while she was otherwise occupied. He settled for pouring the milk into the chocolate and covering the cup with a layer of whipped cream.

Parker opened the little jewelry box first, and stopped, stunned. "Oh," she murmured. "They're Mom's. How did you...?"

"Sydney." Jarod said, quietly.

"Oh," she said again, swallowing hard. Parker smiled hesitantly, then slowly unpinned them from the box. "I remember her wearing these on New Year's Eve," she said as she put them in her ears. "I thought they were the most gorgeous things ever." She swung her head back and forth, feeling them hit her jawline. "How do they look?"

He smiled. The antique styling suited her, as it did her mother. "They look like they were made for you."

"You're not mad? I was worried that you'd be aggravated with me for butting in."

"I should be. I *would* be. But...." She touched one dangling earring, and bit her lip. "Dad never talks about her. And I think he gave away everything she had. I don't blame him. But every once in a while, I try to remember what she was like before-- what happened." She shook her head, and got a grip on herself. "Oh, and these (http://www.telluridetruffle.com/truffles_store.html) are for Becky and Miho. For giving you a place to stay when I had no idea where you were."

"They'll love it, I'm sure," Jarod said, moving the gifts to the side so he didn't spill anything on them. "I didn't mean to make you sad, Parker. I just thought you'd like something of hers."

"I do, I love it. And you didn't make me sad." She cleared her throat, and brightened, taking her other package. "Let's seeeee...."

She stared at her present, eyes wide.

First thought: It's beautiful. Of course.

Second thought: It's PEZ.

"Oh. My. God. This is *fabulous*!" she chortled, grinning at him. "I don't want to even think about how long it took you to make it! Wow. Oh, wow. Thank you!"

He grinned. "I'm glad you like it. I was worried you'd think it was too juvenile. You know, you who've been to the Louvre and seen master works in person."

"It's completely edible, in case you were wondering. I did the paint with food coloring and they're glued on with frosting."

"Oh, but it's great, how could I not like it?" She shook her head, still amused. "And it's not juvenile by a long shot, it's far too precise. Not to mention pretty." Parker blinked. "And it's edible? Hmmm. Oh, it's way too pretty to eat." She bit her lip. "Maybe just a tiny piece off the corner, though...."

"Oh, go for it, Parker," he smirked. "Or, you could just come by some time. I have extra Pez and frosting."

"Only a small part. I have to show this off to people," she said, determined, breaking off a small, thumbs-sized portion of one corner. "Mmm. God, this will rot my teeth. It's delicious."

She smirked, and looked from him, to the basket. "Ready for your present? I could draw this out longer, and wait until Lorne gets here, but you've been good this year. For you. Sooooo....."

"Yes, I'm all set for my present," Jarod said, eagerly. "What'd you get me? Hemlock? A prepaid cell phone? Homing beacon?"

"Something much less useful, I have to admit. I still might get you the hemlock, at some unspecified date." Parker chortled, then reached into the basket, and brought out: this. (http://www.hsmcil.org/images/Kittens/calico.jpg)

"For me?" Jarod's mouth opened and his entire face lit up ~~because of the omg, kitty adorableness~~. He ran a cautious finger down the back of her head. "It's so soft."

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