Discovered in a Box of Baubles Day 16: "The Christmas Presents" part 2

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The Christmas Presents Part 2
A picture story by macklingirl

After a quiet and peaceful night, they started the day in the bathroom. While Bodie brushed his teeth,



Doyle used the toilet.




After a while, they swapped places and Doyle never told Bodie that he used Bodie's toothbrush too. :-)



"Oi, Ray. Go and sit down, I'll bring breakfast."

"Okay, and don't you forget the melon and the strawberries," Ray called at his way to the dining room.

After Bodie brought everything from the kitchen they sat down and ate.



"So, what are you going to do today?" Bodie asked while chewing his toast and egg.

"Oh, Cowley has me searching a guy he thinks one of my informants might know. It's one of the sellers at the Embankment." Doyle slurped his tea. "And you, what'll you do the whole day?"

"Betty asked me to help her decorate her mother's bedroom. She wants to give her new curtains as a gift for Christmas. I said it would be okay so long as Cowley didn't complain. She said she asked him and he said it was okay."

"Okay, let's go. You can drive me to my meeting point."

They cleared the table and left the dishes to dry in the dish rack.





After a ten minute ride they arrived at the tailor shop, where Bodie had ordered the curtain the day before.

"Wait, I'll fetch it", he called and walked into the shop.


"Oi, let's have a look, it's looking nice."

"Yes, Betty's mom loves stars," Bodie said and put the curtain in the boot.



"Can you walk from here, Ray?" Bodie asked. "It's not so far from here, but I have to rush through half of London to get to Betty's mom."

"Yeah, okay." Doyle stood at the open door and looked as if he would like to kiss his lover. "See you later, love."



The first thing Bodie did when he arrived at the studio was hanging up the curtain. He didn't want anybody to see what he did in there.



After that he fetched the furniture he bought and placed everything where he thought it would be at the right place.



He even bought an easel and put one of Ray's paintings on it.




Meanwhile, Doyle met his informant Benny at his bookstall.

"Mr Doyle, nice to see you."

"Nice to see you too, Benny. You said you have something for me?"


"Yes, look here."



"Wow, that are all James Bond books he's searching for." Ray was very enthusiastic.



At the end of the day Bodie completed the decoration of Doyle's new studio. He had to smile when he imagined Doyle's face when he would show it to him. With a Christmas song on his lips he put the colours on the worktop table.





When Bodie opened the door he heard the ringing of the phone. He rushed into the kitchen and picked up the receiver.

"3.7."

"Ah, 3.7, it's Cowley. Your leave is cancelled until December 30th. Doyle and you'll have to bodyguard Ngiora Mbsama. She's visiting the town over Christmas and as she's personally known to HRM she needs the best men CI5 can offer. Report tomorrow at 09:00 am to HQ. Cowley out."

Before Bodie could say anything Cowley rang off.



"Oh great, what should I tell Ray? He was so happy that for once in seven years we should have had two weeks leave. And over Christmas too."

Bodie walked into the living room and couldn't believe his eyes. Ray had put everything for a nice cup of tea and some swiss roll on to the table.



"I heard you talk to Cowley. Let me guess, we're back on duty, aren't we?"

"Yes, for the next two weeks at least."

"Okay, then we'll have some of the presents now and the rest after our job is done," Doyle replied. "Look at the sofa, they're all for you, love."

Bodie turned around and couldn't believe his eyes. There, on the sofa were all books he ever wished for.



"Wow, how did you get hold of them?" he wanted to know.

"Benny found them for me. I told him a few weeks ago that you wanted to own them," Doyle beamed.





After a few minutes of reading, he jumped up.

"Oh, I nearly forgot, Ray. I have something for you too." He rushed through the car and was back in the shortest of time. "This is only one piece of your present. You'll get the rest after the assignment."



"Thank you, love. A box full of fresh colours and brushes. I think I should clear out the kitchen so that I could start painting again."



Happy that the other was happy with the first part of the presents they fell in each other's arms and started kissing. Some time later you could see them in their favourite position on the sofa. Doyle with his head on Bodie's lap.



Tbc


Titel: The Christmas Presents - Part 2
A picture story by macklingirl
ProsLib: Might be difficult
The characters are not mine, but the Rainlads, everything in their house and the pictures are.
To see more details and larger images please click the images.

Comments

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

That was so darned cute! I loved the settings and the story. How wonderful!

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, I'm so proud that you love it. :-)

Thanks again.

[firlefanzine.livejournal.com]

The story, the pictures and the details are done with so much tender loving care, that I'm speechless!
Must go and enjoy it again! :-)

Thank you!

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very, very much. It is always fun to play with them and to decide how the story should go on. And the more details the better I think.

I hope you'll enjoy it again and again. :-)

[firlefanzine.livejournal.com]

I certainly will! :-)

[airelle1.livejournal.com]

They are as lovely as ever ! Thanks for such a nice "picture story" with you Rainlads! I love them!

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, I'm so glad you love them. It was again fun to create it.

[hagsrus.livejournal.com]

Such fun - and so clever!!

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it. :-)

[siskiou.livejournal.com]

I love the story, and their lives in the lovely surroundings you are providing for them! ♥

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for loving the story. I think they deserve a lovely surrounding. :-)

[tinturtle]

The further adventures of Poppet Bodie and Poppet Doyle. I'm amused that they bush their teeth in the morning while wearing shoulder holsters, though I realize that is dictated by your medium.

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Well, they are always on duty, even while brushing their teeth. *g*

But you're right, it is difficult to remove the holsters. All in all the Rainlads are only 8 cm in total.

[cloudless-9193.livejournal.com]

Very clever and beautifully done. I enjoyed it a lot! :-)

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :-)

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Wow, such detail again! I love spotting all the little things you add - is that the water boiler on the bathroom wall?! And so cute that Doyle was off getting Bodie's present from his "informer"!! *g*

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. Yes, that's the water boiler on the bathroom wall. And since they don't have enough furniture in the bathroom they decided to put the first aid kit on top, so that everyone can see it.

Well, I thought what Bodie could do, Doyle could do too. *g* And of course it is only a part of Bodie's presents.

[krisserci5.livejournal.com]

That is so much fun!!! Thank you - I love watching their life.

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome. And I'm happy to hear you love watching their life. You'll get more on December 30th.

[freetraveller15.livejournal.com]

So clever and cute! I love the fact that you add so many details to make the story even more entertaining and fun :))

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, I'm happy to hear you like what I did.

I think a picture story should show as many details as possible. And adding these details and little things like the toothbrush or the books is so much fun. :-)

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

Delightful Lads' Christmas story, as always! How did I know Cowley was going to cancel their Christmas, at the last minute. :D

Happy Christmas to you!

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

I'm happy to see you like it. Well, I think we all know our Cowley, don't we? But they will make up to their plans later.

Happy Christmas to you too and thank you very much for looking.

[signaturefarms.livejournal.com]

I always adore your little lads stories and look forward to them every Christmastime!

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. I'm happy to hear you adore the stories. It's always fun to create them.

[shooting2kill.livejournal.com]

So sweet and amazing details! Well done and thank you.

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you for liking the details. :-)

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

Love your lads story.

Thankyou so much.

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, I'm so glad you love the story. :-)

[tinturtle]

Is Doyle eating green salad for breakfast?

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Yes, he eats green salad with olives and tomatoes. There was no muesli left and he had to improvise. *g*

[tinturtle]

Ha. That's funny, but my father actually does eat green salad for breakfast, so perhaps Doyle would, too.

[milomaus.livejournal.com]

So much fun to see the Rainlets in their natural habitat, and even going out. And all the detailed stuff! *love*

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for loving it. I think they are really happy in their home. And I love the detailed stuff. :-)

[merentha13.livejournal.com]

So much fun! Clever and detailed - you've done another great job with this. Thank you!

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, I always love it to play with the small things and to create a new idea. So I'm happy it works for you. :-)

[cyanne]

These are so cute. Love them sneaking around getting presents for each other. There's so much love in your stories.

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. I'm so happy to hear you love my idea. And it is always so much fun to create the little stories.

Thanks for looking. :-)