In the Spirit of the Season III

Act 3

Cornelia put on her special festive outfit and did some last minute preparations.  She was happy to see Mortimer excited for the party.  Cornelia knew Mortimer was just looking to get lots of gifts but hoped that the memories would last longer.  Even if he wasn't happy with the sweater she picked out for him.

Cornelia also had a special festive outfit picked out for Gunther.  Even in a pretty package he knew it wouldn't even be as good as an ugly sweater.  

Gunther felt like an idiot but knew it was what he had to do.  After all it was just one day a year. Though he did have a flashback from Love Day but it quickly faded.*

Agnes came over early to help set up.  They got reminiscing about the past and all the fun they had growing up.  They also wistfully remembered all the family that was no longer there.  Agnes made a comment that made Cornelia pause but before she could say anything Mortimer was yelling about a clogged toilet. 

Right now the most Cornelia could hope for was that this would turn into one of those moments that she would laugh about one day.  Probably not for a long time, though.

While Cornelia was unclogging the toilet, Gunther checked on his surprise.  He hadn't heard anything and was getting concerned.  It wouldn't be the end of the world if things didn't work out today but it's like even though the candy tastes the same the day after it's 50% off for a reason.

After a quick text Gunther found his surprise on it's way.  The doorbell rang and Cornelia answered it to find her cousins from Moonlight Falls.  She hadn't seen them in may years and by her squeal Gunther knew he knocked this one out of the park.

All the girls got together in the living room and exchanged stories and looked at old photos.  Everyone enjoyed themselves and shared their own memories.  Mortimer got an earful of his mother's early years and looked at her in a completely different light.

The day flew by and pretty soon the festivities were winding down.  Promises were made to keep in touch and to get together more often.  People left with full bellies and memories of a happy Snowflake Day.

Later that evening Gunther and  Cornelia found themselves alone in the living room.  Mortimer was fast asleep in his room.  

"How did you manager to track down my family and bring them here?" Cornelia asked.

Gunther shrugged, "Well, Agnes was a big help and they were more than happy to come down.  And a little bit of guilt goes a long way."

"And you were able to keep it from me!" exclaimed Cornelia.

Gunther chuckled, "You were so wrapped up in getting this party together you barely noticed anything else!"

Cornelia laughed.  They snuggled on the couch and watched as the fire burned down.  The mess could wait until the morning but for right now everything was perfect.

The End

*Love Day Flashback here