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Show 93. XIV "What are you getting Gayle for Christmas?" Sylvie asked JE as they were setting up for the Saturday night dinner hour. JD flipped a tablecloth into place. "I haven't put my head to it." "The jewelry salesman came in today," she smiled sweetly, sidling up to him. "Why don't you get her something expensive? You could buy me a trinket, too, while you're at it, for all the favors I done ya." "He came in here?" "No, silly! To the gift shop." "You don't find trinkets at that gift shop, Sylvie." "You know, JD, Gayle's not a cheap person. Of course I'm not either." He turned away to keep from laughing in her face. Later, arranging the dessert cart, JD wondered what Gayle would like. The Christmas Dance next Friday would be their last time together until she got back from Arizona. He'd have to think of something fast. Last year he'd given her albums, but he hadn't gone with her very long then. Now they were practically engaged. He smiled at the prospect of Gayle wearing his ring. Then he thought of Gayle's father. He'd never stand for it. After JD's UFO encounter Mr. Evans' attitude had changed. He wasn't hostile, exactly, but he wasn't friendly, either. Suspicious, maybe. He wanted to know exactly where JD was taking Gayle and what time they'd be in. He was forever reminding Gayle to "remember she was a lady." Once he'd even asked JD if he was still getting as much mileage out of that UFO story-like it was some juvenile nonsense JD'd concocted to get attention. But he wasn't buying the present for her father. And this Christmas he wanted more than a gift for Gayle. He wanted to say "I'll love you forever." Maybe Sylvie had a bright idea for once in her life. He'd check the gift shop when he got off work, before going to Gayle's place. The thought of finding something unique kept him going through four more hours of bus boy service. JD knew he'd buy the necklace as soon as he saw it. It was perfect for Gayle. The miniature turquoise squash blossom, a pendant hanging on a chain of silver beads, said exactly what he wanted it to. It was simple but beautiful. The price tag said the rest. |
