| Resort: Holiday at the Futura (4 of 5); Christmas Eve at the Futura | |
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| AlbieGray | Mar 6 2013, 03:37 PM Post #1 |
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Christmas carols were playing over the loudspeaker while the Futura staff was preparing for the Christmas season. Many of the guests were staying over for the Merry Christmas Parade at the adjacent Magic Kingdom. Sarah Jo and the others were processing check ins at a fair clip. Even Mary Lynn Anderson, the PR head; and Liz Wallingford, an upstairs floor manager was helping out at the check in desk. Marie Jensen was a whiz at check ins and between the four, everyone was roomed in. Two hours later, Marie and the others were recouperating in the lobby. "Boy, did we ever book people like mad," Marie said. "We did indeed," Sarah Jo said. "You all did a wonderful job," Marie said, "when did you learn to do check in's, boss?" "When I first came here," Sarah Jo said, "I had to be sure I knew how to check in, so in the event of something like this, I wouldn't be caught off guard." "It sure showed today," Liz said appreciatively, "you were a dynamo!" The women all laughed. "Here's to another wonderful Christmas eve," Marie toasted. Just then, Jennifer walked over to them. "We thought you were given them grief in the Bahamas," Marie snarled. "Did you do as I ordered?" Jennifer said, ignoring Marie. "If it's about getting rid of the Rizzos," Sarah Jo said in a snide voice, "then no. They will not be removed. They are here for their son and grandson, and since you are divorced from Aaron, you have no say over any of it. Lest we forget, you signed away your rights to Aidan too." "Well, fine then," Jennifer said, "but I do have some news for you." She thrust her hand out. On her left hand, was a huge ring. "Oh joy!" Mary Lynn said acidly, "Where did you have the coin to procure a rock of that size!" "Zach got it for me," she smiled clearly enjoying the nausea on her rivals faces. "You have got to be kidding me," Sarah Jo said. "Yeah," she sneered, "Zach and I will be married soon!" "This will be a black day," Marie said acidly. "You know it," Sarah Jo said, "maybe we should all be dressed in mourning." Jennifer swept out of the lobby, "You are all jealous of me!" she huffed and walked to her waiting limousine. Rusty Brown came down to the lobby. "I smell the stench of Jennifer," he said, "what did that bitch want?" "She came to show off," Sarah Jo said, "as usual." "Now what?" Rusty said. "She showed off her engagement ring, apparently," Mary Lynn said. "Oh my lord," Rusty said, "who is the witch marrying?" "Zach," Marie said. "Well, he can have her," Rusty said, "those two deserve one another!" "You know," Sarah Jo said, "Rusty's right. Those two deserve each other. Let's not even think about her. We've got our Christmas Eve celebration to think of and prepare for." "I knew that was why I came down here for," Rusty smiled, "you ladies are to come up to Aaron's room for a Christmas eve celebration." "That is good," Sarah Jo said, and she, Liz, Marie and Mary Lynn went up with Rusty to the Atherton room. "Welcome gals," Cathy Rizzo smiled, "this is our family tradition, and since you ladies are now a part of our family, you are in on this too. We have soup on Christmas Eve, and dinner the next evening." "Hi, Aunt Sarah Jo!" Aidan came in, trundling his blanket and bear with him. "Hi, sweetie," she smiled, giving Aidan a hug. "Hi," he said to the others. "Oh, that's right," Sarah Jo smiled, "Aidan, these ladies are Marie Jensen, Mary Lynn Anderson and Liz Wallingford. They work with Aunt Sarah Jo." "Hi," Aidan said, sticking out his little hand. Liz shook it with great ceremony, "Your daddy has told me all about you," she said. "Nice to meet you, sweetie," Marie smiled. "I am pleased to meet you too, honey," Mary Lynn said. "We've prepared some chili and some turkey noodle soup," Cathy said, "Dave made it." "Nothing beats Dave's chili," Aaron smiled, "his is the best." "You flatter me, son," Dave said. "Have you heard from Jason or Nate?" Aaron asked his mother. "I talked with Nate," Cathy said, "he went to San Francisco for the holidays. A working vacation, he's gone to a restaurant convention there. Jason is in Palm Springs, enjoying the sunshine and golf. They have made arrangements to bring mine and Dave's things to the resort once they get coordinated. They will get to Los Angeles, where Jason and Nate are going to bring a penske truck with everything else. They also want to see Aidan; but of course, they are still angry with Jennifer for what she said and did." "Who can blame them," Aaron said, feeling bad about how Jennifer had harmed his brothers. "What has she been up to, anyway?" Cathy asked. "She got engaged," Sarah Jo said, "to that fool Zach Janson. She came and was waving her engagement ring in front of Liz, Mary Lynn, Marie and I." "They deserve each other," Aaron said, "they are both scheming." "Aaron's right," Dave said, "they asked for each other, and they are a perfect fit. They deserve one another." One of the Athertons traditions, something carried over when Dave came into the family, was they opened a gift at the end of the dinner. Aidan opened one of his gifts, and it was a Mickey Mouse stuffed doll from Sarah Jo. Marie, Liz and Mary Lynn also received gifts from the Athertons. Aaron had talked with his family all evening, and planned on their gifts. The family went shopping all over. A huge package had come during the day, and Sarah Jo brought it up. It was Christmas gifts for everyone, including Sarah Jo, Marie, Mary Lynn and Liz, from Jason and Nate. It was a peaceful Christmas eve. (Camera fades to black) |
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