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The Christmas Presents (Part 1)
A picture story by macklingirl

Waiting outside of the pawnshop Bodie was happy when his R/T sounded. "Base for 3.7, base for 3.7." He snatched the mic "3.7. for base, go ahead." "There was a phone call for you, Bodie. Someone named Jerry wants to see you at his uncle's Christmas tree stand. He said he found what you're searching for."

With a smile on his face he said. "Thanks, Luzie. 3.7 out." He put the mic through its holder and turned around at the exact moment when Doyle reached the car.

"Look, Bodie. Aren't that fantastic baubles?" They both admired the baubles Ray had found.

"Ray, I'm sorry. An informant called and wants to see me. Can you take the bus? I'll do the shopping when I get back from the meeting."

"Yeah, okay. And don't forget the courgette." Ray went to the bus which was waiting on the other side of the street. "See you later, mate."

While riding on the bus he decided to go back to the pawnshop and buy the LPs he saw in the window. He knew for sure that Bodie would love them. And he could buy him the stereo too. Half an hour later he was on his way back home.

Meanwhile Bodie met Jerry at the Christmas trees. "What have you found, Jerry? You sounded very urgent."

"Well, I have something to show you and I'm sure you'll like it. You remember that you told me that you were searching for a place where your mate would find enough place and good light to enjoy his hobby? I have the place." Jerry beamed.

On their way through half of London Jerry told Bodie "Look, I decided to leave England and go with my uncle Olaf to Norway. You know that he's the only relative I have after my grandfather died?"

"No, I didn't know that Olaf's your uncle. He's a nice guy and you'll be happy with him and his wife, I'm sure. But what is it you have for me?"

"Turn right at the next corner and then drive into the backyard. ... There, this is it."

The fist thing Bodie saw was a rundown atelier. It was full of rubbish and dirt.

"See, my grandfather was an artist and that was his atelier. You can have it if you want. I'll like to give it to you as a gift."

"Wow, that looks great. We'll have to clean it, of course. But it will be wonderful for Ray."

They started cleaning the room and Bodie decided to rescue the greek looking statue. "Okay, let's dump this rubbish and then I have to go and do the shopping. It's already late."

He brought Jerry back to his uncle and did the shopping in record time. When he got back to the flat he shared with Doyle, Doyle was waiting outside.

"Where have you been so long? I wanted to cook a vegetable soup, but know we'll have spaghetti instead. Come on, let's bring the shopping inside." They each took a bag full of vegetables and bottles of beer.

Bodie had to go outside to bring the third big bag full of fruit and cheese.

"Okay, let's look what we have." Doyle started to put the contents of the shopping bags onto the table. "We have milk for the coffee tomorrow morning and beer for tonight."

"And courgette, peppers and tomato. Oh, and you remembered the lemon and pears."

"Yes, of course. And I bought some German sausages and British soup too." Bodie said

"And now I'm famished. I didn't eat since midday, Ray. Let's have the spaghetti, love."

"Okay", Ray laughed. "Go through and sit down, meal is on its way."

They went to the dining room (aren't they lucky guys to have a kitchen, a dining room, a living room and several rooms more? *g*) and sat down at the table and enjoyed their spaghetti.

"Oh, I think I forgot the salad." Ray rushed through the kitchen to fetch the salad he loved.

An hour and a half later they went to the pub for some pints, played Darts and had fun till closing time.

(to be continued)

Title: The Christmas Presents (Part 1)
A picture story by macklingirl
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