Four muddled gifts, three interrupting kids, two purple gloves, and a Christmas on Pear Street.

LISA
It’s been a busy year; a new baby making us a three-child house, sickness, work commitments, and everything else that comes with family life. After our daughter came into the world, my body didn’t recover as it had previously and now, I’m feeling anxious around my own husband, worried he’s going to resent the imperfections. I’ve planned the perfect gift that will hopefully help me feel desirable whilst getting Harry hot under the collar…but how was I supposed to know that everyone has the same damn wrapping paper and that someone would set mine under the tree?

HARRY
My wife has been the perfect woman for me since the day I met her, and I’ll continue to do everything I can to try and deserve her. Recently, Lisa has been quiet and distant, and I am determined to make things better. But after discovering I don’t always say the right things last Christmas, I don’t know how to bring this up with my wife. As it turns out, there’s something very particular Lisa needs from me, and I am more than happy to give it…if only we can get a moment alone.

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