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kissed him, “Thanks for taking care of me.”
    They all gathered around the tree. They were all sober but their hangovers showed. Dora and Ralph acted as if nothing had happened last night. Lamont was surprised when he opened the package and saw the very expensive watch. He looked at Natalie, she asked, “Do you like it?” He put the watch on his wrist, “Yes, I’ve never owned such an expensive one. You shouldn’t have paid so much.” Their eyes met, she said, “I wanted to get you something real nice.”
    Porter and Della gave Lamont a wallet with his name on it. Mr. and Mrs. Agar gave him a one hundred dollar bill. David gave Lamont a gun that he saw and liked once when they were in town. Natalie got many very expensive gifts, but when she opened the small box and saw the tiny necklace shaped like a heart, she got up and went over to Lamont, hugged his neck, and kissed him. She rejoiced, “It’s the most beautiful present I’ve ever had.”
    Just as soon as al the presents were opened, David suggested, “Let’s eat.” Dora sighed, “This brother of ours is always hungry.” Mr. Agar asked, “How does the Navy ever get enough for him to eat?” Lamont answered, “I’ll admit it is a problem for them.” Mr. Agar said, “Well, since this is your last dinner here for a while, let’s go enjoy it.”
    Everyone started toward the dining room. Natalie grabbed Lamont’s hand and pulled him back, “What did Dad mean, last dinner for a while?” Lamont said, “We have to leave tomorrow.” Natalie looked suddenly sad, “Oh, I didn’t realize it was so soon.”
    As they ate, Lamont thanked the family for giving him such a warm welcome and to receive such nice gifts. That night was a quiet evening. The only one since Lamont had been there. Natalie was very, very quiet. She listened to the others talk. She couldn’t keep her eyes off Lamont. Suddenly she knew. She was more than interested in him. He was so different from anyone she knew and he was the most handsome man she had ever known.
    Natalie woke early. All she could think of was Lamont. She thought, “Could I be in love with him?” She put her hand to the locket he gave her. Again she thought, he must like me. He didn’t have to give me a locket and he didn’t have to watch over me Christmas Eve like a mother hen. No, he certainly didn’t have to do that. Now he was leaving. Would she ever see him again? Would he ever come back here? She lay back on her bed thinking of how utterly handsome he was. Golden blond hair, sky blue eyes, tall, and nicely built. He was actually beautiful, yet rugged and tough. He really cared about people. What more could a woman want in a man? Tears came to her eyes and rolled down her cheeks. She whispered to herself, “Oh God, please let Monty be in love with me. Let me be the girl of his dreams.”
    She got off her bed and put on her negligee. She quietly opened her door. There was no sound anywhere in the house. It was still very early and even Della and Porter were still asleep. She looked at the hall clock. It was only four thirty. Lamont and David had to catch the plane at eleven twenty. Mr. Agar insisted that they fly back. That is why they got to stay Christmas day. She knew she had to talk to Lamont. She had to talk to him alone. She had to know how he felt about her. She very quietly opened the door to his bedroom. Then she quietly closed the door behind her. The sheet had only the lower half of his body covered. His broad shoulders and hair chest were visible. She just stood by the door letter her eyes take in this beautiful male. He was like a golden god. She knew she had never wanted a man before, but she wanted him. She wanted him to touch her, to hold her, to kiss her, even make love to her. Lamont must have felt her presence. He opened his eyes. When he saw Natalie he asked, “What in the hell are you doing in here?” She walked over to the bed, “I must talk to you.” He looked at his watch, “At