Hey, welcome to Pros writing--you'll find it's addictive. *g* This was nice--funny (I can just see the Christmas tree escapade), and warm-hearted (that is a nice Christmas they're having), with action to boot! I liked that bit about Bodie smiling when Ray joins him in the fight.

I liked this line in particular: That’s what Ray liked best about this partnership; they were equally pissed off at the things that mattered, like saving his skin for instance. ;-)

Thank you!