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Post by Kpatch on Dec 24, 2012 8:40:09 GMT -5
A little holiday ditty I wrote a few years back. Hope you enjoy it.
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Chapter 1
THE HORTON RESIDENCE
Molly: I came as fast as I could, Mrs. H. You sounded frantic on the phone. What’s wrong?
Alice: They’re missing!
Molly: What are?
Alice: The ornaments! I went to the attic to get the box of ornaments and they’re gone!
Molly: You climb up there all by yourself?
Alice: Of course! I’ve been doing it for 60 years.
Molly: Why don’t you call one of your grandchildren to do it?
Alice: If I waited for one of my grandchildren to do it, it would never get done.
Molly: I thought you loved your grandchildren.
Alice: I adore them. Every one of them. That doesn’t mean I’m blind to their faults. Oh for heavens sake child, stop getting me off topic. The ornaments are missing!
Molly: That’s not a problem, Mrs. H. I’ve got my car. We can just drive over to SMallMart and pick up some new ornaments.
Alice: Molly dear, you don’t understand. These ornaments are special. They’re hand-made. Some of them are antiques.
Molly: Hand-made? By who?
Alice: Whom. Mostly by me. It was a tradition started by my mother-in-law. She made Tom’s ornament and mine, and our children’s. I made the rest of them. Now do you understand why I’m so concerned about the ornaments being gone?
Molly: I do! They’re irreplaceable. We just HAVE to find them!
Alice: Exactly.
Molly: Do you have any idea what might have happened to them?
Alice: Well I know I didn’t misplace them.
Molly: That could only mean one thing.
Alice and Molly in unison: They were stolen!
To be continued…
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Copyright ©2009 kpatch. All rights reserved.
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Post by MrsM on Dec 24, 2012 8:58:05 GMT -5
Oooh, I remember this one!! Can't wait to read it again!!
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Post by mae00 on Dec 24, 2012 9:13:54 GMT -5
I remember this one too!!! Loved this story!!
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Post by sportsgirl on Dec 24, 2012 11:04:37 GMT -5
Perfect for a re-read!!
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Post by djm on Dec 24, 2012 12:54:41 GMT -5
Yes it is the one I was thinking of so fun to read it again. Thanks Kpatch
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Post by ghoulgirl on Dec 24, 2012 13:12:57 GMT -5
Yay! Looking forward to more.
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Post by Kpatch on Dec 25, 2012 5:34:06 GMT -5
HORTON RESIDENCE
Alice: Now do you understand why I’m so concerned about the ornaments being gone?
Molly: I do! They’re irreplaceable. We just HAVE to find them!
Alice: Exactly.
Molly: Do you have any idea what might have happened to them?
Alice: Well I know I didn’t misplace them.
Molly: That could only mean one thing.
Alice and Molly in unison: They were stolen!
Molly: Who could have done such a dastardly thing?
Alice: It could only be someone who is heartless and callous.
Molly: EJ???
Alice: Why would HE care about the Horton ornaments?
Molly: Maybe he’s jealous because no one wants to be part of his family.
Alice: Perhaps. But I don’t see him going to the trouble of stealing our ornaments.
Molly: I think we may need to call in the professionals.
Alice: A doctor?
Molly: No.
Alice: A lawyer?
Molly: No.
Alice: I’m proud to say that I have two sons who are doctors and one son who is a lawyer.
Molly: No, I mean a detective. Like Bo.
Alice: Of course. Bo!
Molly: Why don’t you call him. Here.
Alice: What’s this?
Molly: My cell phone.
Alice: Cell phone??? Is that something that Salemites use when they’re in jail?
Molly: No. It’s a wireless device.
Alice: Oh, like my cordless phone.
Molly: It’s more like an Xtreme cordless. I’ll dial Bo for you. [She hands the phone to Alice.]
Alice: Bo dear? It’s Alice Horton. Fine, fine. How are my darling Hope and Ciara? Good good. And Shawn, Belle, and Claire? That’s wonderful. And how is your darling mother? Do give her my love. And your sisters? How are they?
To be continued …
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Post by mae00 on Dec 25, 2012 11:58:07 GMT -5
Just like Alice. Always thinking of others first. Love her!
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Post by MrsM on Dec 25, 2012 16:37:30 GMT -5
Love it!!
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Post by ghoulgirl on Dec 25, 2012 16:48:59 GMT -5
Aww when I read that Alice said 'Bo dear' I even heard it in her voice! Lol
Looking forward to more!
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Post by Kpatch on Dec 26, 2012 6:23:24 GMT -5
THE HORTON RESIDENCE
[Bo and Roman arrive.]
Bo: Hey Mrs. H.
Alice: Bo, darling. Roman, dear. Can I make you some tea? I have some fresh donuts in the kitchen.
Roman: I’d love some donuts!
Alice: Help yourself, dear.
Bo: So your ornaments are missing?
Alice: I trust you didn’t say anything to Hope. She would be devastated.
Bo: You asked me not to say anything and I promised I wouldn’t.
Alice: Thank you my darling.
Bo: When was the last time you saw the ornaments?
Alice: Last January. When I packed them away.
Roman: Whmpfhph.
Alice: Roman, I’m surprised at you. Didn’t Caroline teach you not to speak with your mouth full?
Roman: Sorry Mrs. Horton. These donuts are gooo-ood.
Alice: There’s more. Eat all you like.
Roman: Thanks. Did you pack away the ornaments yourself, or did someone help?
Alice: Help? Ha. No. I did it myself.
Bo: Is there anyone you can think of who might want to steal the ornaments?
Roman: Just a minute, little brother. Let’s make a list of suspects. Did you bring the “white board”?
Bo: The white board?!? You gotta be kidding me. Get a grip, Roman.
Roman: Okay, nevermind the white board.
Bo: Mrs. H, is there anyone you can think of who might want to steal the ornaments?
Roman: Maybe someone who’s jealous of the Hortons and their heartwarming Christmas tradition?
Alice: I think everyone is jealous of us. But most people have been married to a Horton at one time or another. So most everyone in Salem has their own handmade ball.
Roman: That’s funny. My ball says “Made in China.”
Alice: That’s because I own a factory in Beijing filled with Chinamen who I pay 25 cents a day to make the ornaments for me.
Roman: What da ...?
Alice: I’m teasing you Roman. Of course I make them by hand. The reason your ball says Made in China is because it’s not authentic. Just like you. You’re not a Horton and as far as I know, you were never married to a Horton.
Roman: Oh, you’re right! I forgot. Will bought me the ornament and wrote my name on it using glue and some glitter.
Alice: Copycat. I mean, how sweet of him.
Roman: After he found out he was a Horton, he wanted his whole family to know the joy of being a Horton.
Bo: Remember the day he had glitter all over himself? You were starting to worry about his sexuality.
Roman: Let’s not go there.
Alice: Can we get back to the case, please? Can you find my ornaments?
To be continued...
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Post by MrsM on Dec 26, 2012 8:36:34 GMT -5
Hehehe.
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Post by mae00 on Dec 26, 2012 11:51:03 GMT -5
LOL!!! Now with everything that has happened with Will, that just made this chapter even funnier!!!
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Post by Kpatch on Dec 26, 2012 11:52:40 GMT -5
Right? I wrote this story over three years ago, long before the gay storyline and before Chandler Massey assumed the role of Will. I must be clairvoyant.
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Post by mae00 on Dec 26, 2012 11:53:42 GMT -5
I still think that someone writing for the show reads this board and your stories!
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