Random headed out of Danny's old room - now the computer room. The kids had been psyched when he'd purchased the cheapest computer on the market. He kept telling them it was to track the finances at the club, not for them to fool around on!
He passed by the wall of photos, reminding him of his youth and all the good times he'd had.
He loved this family picture. Danny had taken it before she moved out.
Thankfully since business was doing so well, Random had been able to quit his job at the restaurant. He pulled in more from one night at the club than he did in a full week of work.
And man, the Boolprop Bop was bopping! Especially after the newest renovation.
He added some space at the back of the place for snacks and bar.
It wasn't anything fancy, but it kept his customers from leaving in search of food.
He was killing it on the dj mix station. That was a little something something he bought for himself.
"How much longer is he going to take?" Buddy complained while Jill sipped her coffee and the girls played. "Can we open presents yet?"
"HAPPY SNOWFLAKE DAY!" Random said, hopping out of the room with grin and a twinkle in his eye.
Buddy snickered while the girls cooed excitedly. Everyone knew Santa was fake, he thought impatiently with teenage wisdom.
"I heard you were a good boy this year, Buddy," Random said in a fake, booming voice. "I think you'll like what my little elves made for you in the workshop!"
"Seriously Dad? A Maxis Game Simluator?!" he asked with excitement as he tore through the wrapping paper. "Awesome! Thanks!"
"And something special for little Miss Ollie. There were many smiley faces next to your name, so the elves made you something special."
"An Orange-Creme Teddy Bear! I LOOOOOVE it!" she cried as she pulled the stuffed animal from the box. She immediately sat down and started squeezing it tight.
"Here's something Santa picked out especially for you, Mrs. Boolprop," Random said with a lascivious grin. "Just don't let your husband see it," he joked, pausing to glance around the room.
"Dad!" Buddy called out, already deep into setting up his gaming system. "Gross!"
Jill chuckled as she opened the small box. "Random! It's beautiful!" He'd splurged and bought her a gold necklace and earring set. Nothing but the best for his babe!
"I've got a little something for Santa, too," Jill said, tugging his beard down and smooching him.
"Mom! You're not supposed to be kissing Santa Clause in front of Orchid!" Ollie gasped.
Random set out Christmas cookies for the guests that would be arriving any moment. He always liked getting friends and family together for the holidays.
Lyndsey brought her new husband. At first, Random wasn't sure about him. Lyndsey had met him on a Bachelor Challenge, after all! But by the end of the party, it was clear Holden was a pretty cool guy.
He'd invited Allyn Thomason since they were both into gardening. It would be great if they bonded over plants! Apparently they did not hit it off.
Ollie hugged Danielle tight. "Happy Snowflake Day, Mama! Come see the Orange Creme Teddy Daddy got me!" she said, dragging her mom up to her room.
Lyndsey wasn't quite ready to make her good news official.
Jill laughed when she found little Orchid playing with the wrapping paper and empty boxes. So stinking cute!
As the guests left, Jill plopped down next to Random on the couch with a smile. "Great party again," she told him, patting his knee.
"Got any more kisses for Santa?" he asked, tugging her into his lap. "I'll give you a Dream Date!"
Buddy spent a lot of time outdoors, hunting for bugs. He was kinda becoming a bug nut. Jill got mad when they ate her plants, but he begged her not to use pesticides.
He even started collecting some of the cool ones. He'd filled in 8 of the 30 spots in the bug box Dad bought him.
"Take me to your leeeeeeder," he told the ants with a laugh. It was cool watching how they built their little colonies between the panes of glass.
Jill was always careful to spray the pesticides when Buddy was at school. He was so passionate about the creepy little crawlers! She didn't want them eating away at her prized tomatoes.
She couldn't believe it was already Orchid's birthday. Time certainly flew by, season by season.
"Happy birthday!" the family cheered as Orchid blew out the candles on the cake.
Random knew he was in trouble because both of his daughters were beautiful! He was worried about how he'd handle it when they were teenagers and wanted to date!
But for now, he would just enjoy spending time with them and doting on them.
Random's fingers tapped at the keyboard. He had a secret project that he was working on. The computer wasn't just for finances.
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