Was there anything sadder than kids stuck in the hospital on Christmas?

Maybe, but Sonnie Wu couldn't think of anything at the moment. The Winter Court was probably more of an expert on such depressing matters. She was Spring Court, and determined to bring some smiles today!

So it was that the Beast was at a Sacramento area hospital, in the children's ward. She came fully dressed as a Christmas Elf! Curly shoes, goofy hat, fake pointed ears and all! The bells on her costume jingled when she moved.

The sick kids and their families looked up as she arrived, and Sonnie grinned, "Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas, a little punks! Who wants to meet Santa?"

The children and adults looked confused... until her dog Fugly wandered out from behind her. The mutt was outfitted like Santa!

The kids squealed in delight, and many of the parents smiled appreciatively (even as they were taken aback by the dog's ugliness).

"That's right! Santa Claws is here!" Sonnie the Elf proclaimed! Jolly Little Fugly barked in response. More cheering from the sick kids.

All prearranged with the hospital, the Monkey and her dog proceeded to make the holiday a little brighter for these children. It was the least she could do, and Fugly liked kids.

Twas a Merry Christmas, indeed!