Christmas! It was all a bit of a blur, really - Emily had maintained her Christmas tradition of trying to overcome the werewolf metabolism for processing alcohol, and had just about succeeded. She had never enjoyed the holidays themselves, dwelling on the loss of her family.
But then she had woken up, put her head back on, and realised she had a whole new family, and wonderful friends. And what better way to share than to surprise them with gifts?
Nathaniel Dormur was given a tie and matching set of cufflinks to go with his regular suit.
Brigit was bought a cute red dress. Emily was sure it would fit, and Brigit needed something a little more lighthearted.
Hector was given the most outrageous Hawaiian shirt she could find. Because obviously.
Chris Laurent was given a bottle of whiskey.
Sonnie Wu was given something the Ithaeur knew the changeling would enjoy - a $30 gift card to the Horizon World Buffet, and a kiss.
Circe was given the a card for a free tune-up at the garage, and a kiss.
Sophia ( @Alessandra ) was sent the same as Circe to the PO box the crime mistress left as a billing address. She's get it eventually.
The last one was the most important. Wearing knee-high boots and a leather trenchcoat, Emily pulls up outside a very familiar farmhouse she first visited at Halloween. When the door is opened by Mable Wood , she smiles wide. "Hi babes. Merry Christmas! Sorry it's late, but your present is worth it."
She opens the coat, revealing lacy scarlet underwear and a bow-tied red ribbon around her waist, and steps inside.
Maybe it really could be a Merry Christmas after all.