The Pros Advent Calendar- Day 21- Bodie's Christmas Wish by Anne Higgins

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

One of my favourite stories for Christmas is Bodie's Christmas Wish by Anne Higgins

I love this story because it shows that (even if he is the big, tough CI5 agent) deep in his heart Bodie sometimes feels like a child. He believes in Santa Clause and every year there is a pressie under the tree he can't account to anyone than Santa. And this year his only wish is the man he loves.

And at Christmas morning there is his pressie.

This sequence I love most:

To his delight, Doyle's head tilted into the touch, then sleep heavy green eyes opened with a murmured, "Bodie." For a second he could see dreams still floating in those cat-like eyes, then they focused on him. "Bodie?" Doyle asked. "How'd you get into my flat?"

Bodie smiled at him. "Not in your flat, angelfish. In mine."

"Yours?" Doyle frowned and glanced around. "I don't remember getting squiffy last night."

"Didn't as far as I know."

"Then how did I get here without knowin' about it?"

Oh, Ray was gonna love this. "Santa brought you."

Doyle gave him a look that said it was far too early for such nonsense. "Very funny."

"'s true. After all the villains I caught this year, Santa thought I deserved the pressie I wanted."

Go and read it, it is a really fluffy story which fits perfectly into this time of the year.

Comments

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

Awww, Christmas fluff - perfect! Thank you.

ETA - I've just logged on properly and seen your illustration - brilliant!

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you like the idea of Christmas fluff and the pic. :-)

[cloudless-9193.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec. And for the illustration of how it's done. :-)

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

When I read the story I knew I had to make a pic for it.
Thanks for stopping by! :-)

[firlefanzine.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes. I remember.
It's lovely!
And I love your picture.
This is a silver manger, right? Wow!

Thank you for the nice reminder!

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

I'm happy you love the picture. Yes, it is a little silver manger with the holy family, ox and donkey.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

I haven't re-read this one yet, but thanks for adding it to the list! And an especial thank you for the illustrative picture - I love it! Something about the way Bodie's knee is bent, suggesting that he's putting some effort into it... *g*

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, he is wholeheartedly here! I think it is the third or fourth kiss. Or maybe the tenth. Who knows?
The idea of the Rainlets kissing under the Christmas tree was in my head after the first time I read the story. And it wouldn't vanish. :-)

[potztausend.livejournal.com]

Now as I look at your illustration I know the story is true and no invention!! Thanks a lot ;-)

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Yes, if you believe wholeheartedly you will get the gift you wish for.

Thanks for looking! :-)