Deniece:  Constable Smith told me to tell you that he wishes you a Merry Christmas AND that you behave yourself *gives Fidget a mischievous grin*

Fidget: *giggles shyly* Aw, dat Constable Smith.  ALWAYS lookin' out for other people.

Deniece: *turns to Anastasia and whispers* Let's find a way to get him out of the house while we finish making his present. 

Fidget:  What are you two whisperin'?

Deniece: *smiles* Oh, nothing really. *changes the subject* You must be very tired, Finnius.  All that running around town must've worn you out.  Why don't you rest on the couch?

Fidget: *scratches his head* I don't really feel dat tired.  But I guess I sit on da couch for a bit.  It's really cold outside and my foot is KILLIN' me.

Deniece: *pats his shoulder* THAT'S a good boy, cherie. *escorts Fidget to the couch and provides him a footstool* Anastasia and I will make you some tea to warm you up. *turns to Anastasia and winks*

*turns to Anastasia and shows her a little jar of sleeping tablets*

*whispers* We'll put this in his cup of tea so he'll go to sleep.

OOC:  Deniece and Fidget are NOT married yet in this case.  They're still boyfriend and girlfriend, OK?

BIC:  *Deniece begins to brew the tea*

Deniece: *puts the tablet in the cup and brings the tray of tea to Fidget* Here's your tea, cherie. *places the tray on the table and hands Fidget his cup*

Fidget: *takes the cup* T'anks Niecy. *drinks it*

Deniece:  You mentioned that your foot was hurting.

Fidget: *rubs his eyes* Well, I was just walkin' around town so much.

Deniece:  Well, I think I can fix that.  *massages Fidget's foot with her webbed hands* Now relax ...

Fidget: *tilts his head back and sighes with relief* Dat feels good, Niecy ...

Deniece: *continues to massage Fidget's foot until he falls asleep*

*whispers* Rest well, cherie. *puts a blanket over him*

*turns to Anastasia*

Now, let's finish making him those shirts. 

*giggles mischievously* I'll bet Finnius is dreaming sweet dreams right now.

*one and a half hours later, Deniece & Anastasia finish the first sweater*

Alright, that's one down.  Two more to make.

I like how this is coming out.  It will look so WONDERFUL on Finnius when he wears it.

*works on the second sweater for another hour while checking on Fidget in between sessions*

*The second sweater is finished*

That's the second one.  Now, one more ...

It's AMAZING that Finnius is still asleep.  Either that sleeping tablet worked TOO well, or Finnius actually was more tired than he admitted.  Could you check on Finnius one more time?

Done!  Now, let's put them in a box and hide them.

*Anastasia and Deniece place the sweaters in a box and hide the box in the top shelf of the closet*

Now, let's wake Finnius up.

Fidget:  *rubs his head* Ooo ... My head feels heavy.

Deniece: *pats his back* Well, it looks as if you really were tired.  How do you feel, cherie?  Did the sleep help

Fidget: *scratches his head* Actually, it did ...

OOC:  I'm starting a new roleplay, OK?