"Hmmmm, honey?" Lois whispered. "Did you see Santa Claus flying with his sled below us as we were hanging mistletoe and silver bells from the stars?"
"I saw him," Clark replied softly. "It's Christmas already in many parts of the world. By the way, darling - I'm so sorry I haven't had time to buy you a Christmas present."
"Oh, but you gave me the best presents already," Lois beamed, and twisted her wedding ring and patted her belly. "Merry Christmas, Clark!"
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Yes, yes, yes, I know that was more than 77 words. Okay, but it is Christmas in Sweden already!