Christmas in July..

 Yup, it's christmas time! ;)

Finally I finished this chapter.. which I have been postponing and sort of dreading to do for a while... because it was always the plan that it should involve the most difficult topic of all - romance! I really don't like writing romance, it's terrifying... :P


..but here it is..


It's a long chapter too, so it comes in two parts.

Chapter 13.2 - December 2023: part III – Christmas Magic With You - this is the first part.
Chapter 13.2 - December 2023: part III – Christmas Magic With You (continued). - this is the second part.

Page number part I: ~ 7-8 pages, not counting images.
Page number part II: ~ 6-7 pages, not counting images.

Quick summary part I:

The chapter begins on christmas morning with Beate wondering about why her father was sleeping on the couch yesterday, so she tracks down her mom (who is busy cleaning the house for the upcoming christmas party) to ask her about it.

The day continues with various objects breaking, a strange bathroom situation and Martin doing a good job at playing the part of the grinch in this story as he appears to grumpy at near everything from christmas decorations to their tenant Tay taking a shower in the bathroom down in the basement...

Like I said.... but anyway, after a while the guests finally arrive and the party can begin. Beate has a plan in store...

..and well, I don't want to give spoilers, but towards the end of part one it certainly looks like the part is about to fail.. so.. well, it didn't really go 100 % according to the plan, but maybe it turned out good anyway.... ;)

In part two is where you will find the attempt to execute the plan, before the party continue with the usual gift wrap opening.. as usual, maybe, not everyone is going to be happy about what they got, but that's just how it is..

Then towards the end of the second part another secret that isn't really a secret is revealed, before its time to go home and get some sleep...