Christmas In July/Romance Rewind: Hot Chocolate & A Christmas Movie Marathon
Thomas wasn’t sure where to start. He walked from one end of the aisle to the other, trying to make sense of everything.
Thomas wasn’t sure where to start. He walked from one end of the aisle to the other, trying to make sense of everything.
“Do you need any help?”
The question startled him. He turned to see a young woman standing alongside him. She was wearing a blue shirt and khakis, the typical uniform of someone who worked at the store.
“It’s just not an easy choice,” replied Thomas. He looked at her nametag, “Rebecca. I can’t imagine someone coming in here and just picking one so easily.”
“That’s what sales are for,” she replied. “They make decisions easier for us.” He watched as she walked over to the television on the left. “Sixty-five inches and it’s two-hundred dollars off this week. I can throw in my employee discount at the register for you too.”
“Sold,” he replied. “I’m sure glad you walked over here. I wasn’t making this easy on myself.”
“That’s why I’m here. I bet you can’t wait to set this up. What’ll you do first?”
“Well, if I’m being honest,” Thomas scratched the back of his neck, unsure if he should say anything, “I’m going to watch Christmas movies this weekend. All the old ones from when I was a kid. I understand you don’t need the latest and greatest for those, but I’ve been way overdue for a new TV. Sitting back and watching those movies on this thing will bring back all the nostalgia from when I was a kid.”
“I appreciate your honesty,” she replied. “That’s the best use of a TV I’ve ever heard. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen those movies.”
“Do you remember which one was your favorite?”
“There’s a Jack Frost one I really love.”
“That’s my favorite too. Ever since, I was a little kid. I remember watching it on TV growing up. I eventually got the DVD and learned they cut some of it out. It was like discovering a whole new movie.”
“I didn’t know that. You’ve just made my day. Mind if I join you?”
Of course not. I’m Thomas, by the way.”
“You already know my name,” she tapped her nametag. “I have an idea; let’s get some hot chocolate tomorrow, to get to know each other first. That’s the best way to kick-off a Christmas movie marathon anyhow.”
“I like the way you think,” he replied. “So, uh…”
“What is it?”
“How do we get this huge TV out of here?”
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