Hi Val!
Lois glanced toward the Christmas tree with the large gift boxes peeking out from under the fully decorated tree. “He’s been entertained for the last thirty minutes with a bell, and you’ve cleaned out most of Main Street.”

“I left some things in the store.” Clark grinned back at her, leaning in to kiss her cheek as he looped an arm around her waist.
Yeah, his paycheck!
“It is.” Clark nodded in agreement. A playful expression crossed his face as he leaned to her and whispered, “Just don’t go comparing it to Arbor Day.” He leaned in to recapture her mouth with his before she could retort a response.

Thanks for sharing! It was a waffy, yet bittersweet tribute.

Michael