Room 406, Late Afternoon

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Isabel was unpacking her bags after the trip to Grayson. It had been different, and it made her wonder what life on Antar would be like.

The door was open and Christmas carols were playing.

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"Of course," Isabel agreed, resting her head on his shoulder. "And Santa comes to town driving his convertible and wearing Bermuda shorts. I just wonder what the reindeer do for fun while he's hanging out in the warm air."

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"They eat sprouts and talk about Atkins," Greg informed her.

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"And possibly discuss their screenplays?" she asked, perfectly serious. "I thought I heard Blizten was pitching an unauthorized biography of Rudolph."

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"Yeah, but everyone knows that Rudolph will only change the whole thing to make it more Hollywood," he said.

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"Don't you hate when they do that? Like the end of Lovely in Lavender, they made her go with the rich guy instead of her geeky friend, just because that was what they thought was the Hollywood ending," Isabel complianed.

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"Always choose the geeky friend," Greg advised. "They are wonderful people."

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"So I'm finding out," she smiled, tipping her head up to give him another kiss. "But back to the tree? It's going to be the traditional evergreen. Just a small one."

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"For here?" he asked, surveying her room.

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Isabel nodded. "Of course. I need someplace to put all your presents."

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Greg looked alarmed. "There's more than one?"

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"Of course," she said. "Nothing too, too big or fancy. But lots of little fun ones."

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"You didn't have to do that," Greg said, snugging her closer.

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"But that's part of the fun of Christmas!" Isabel pointed out. "And if you shop online you avoid all the craziness at the mall."

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"But I don't need anything!" Greg protested.

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"So? That means I can get you wildly impractical fun things," she said. "That more then likely your roommate will hate me for."

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"Don't make Peter mad," Greg said, "I already gave him my cold."

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"You did? That's not nice. Want me to bring him some chicken soup by?" Isabel asked. "Or I can always bring him some of the herbal stuff Maria used to use."

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"I didn't do it on purpose," Greg said sulkily.

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"Oh I know, and I'm sure he knows it as well," she promised, tickling his ribs lightly. "I'm just glad you're better now. I felt bad, you looked so unhappy with all that sneezing."

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"I was really hot, I bet," Greg decided, completely serious. No, really.

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"You were feverish," Isabel agreed, brushing back his hair.

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"Well, that too," Greg smirked.

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"Oh, I get it now," Isabel said as if she'd just discovered one of the secrets of the universe. "You're right, the sickbed look is going to be the next big thing."

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"Yes," Greg said, nodding. "I am such a trendsetter."

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"You're going to be on the pages of GQ any day now," Isabel grinned. "My centerfold."

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"All the other girls will be so jealous of you," Greg said, nuzzling her neck.

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"I'll be chasing them away from you with sticks," she murmured, enjoying the nuzzling. "Feel like hanging out for a while and watching a movie? Or possibly being otherwise distracted?"

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"Ooooh," Greg said, kissing her ear. "I very definitely think this is a good idea."

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"I'm just full of good ideas," Isabel agreeed as she started edging back towards her bed, tugging Greg along with her.