Christmas morning has arrived but 5 year old Dora has something heavy on her mind. She sits at the breakfast table in tears. Her mother and father are clueless. They want to know what happened to their little girl. Well…
Mama:
Dora! What’s wrong honey? You haven’t touched any of your food. I made your favorite. Why did you place the custom made t-shirt that we got for Mother’s Day in our room? I don’t understand Dora. I need for you to please talk to me. Why did you throw the shirt on the floor?
Dora: (Pouting, silent)
Mama:
You're not going to say anything? Did I do something wrong? Are you not feeling well? Santa brought you lots of love under the tree. You don't want to open any of your presents? That's not like you!
Dora: (Sobbing)
I don’t want anything from Santa! Dad can I talk to you in private, please?
Papa:
You sure can Dora, how can I help you? You can trust me! What happened?
Dora:
Please give this note to mama for me. I can’t do it. Dad please don’t read it. It will hurt you bad! I don’t want you to be sad, like me.
Papa:
Anything for you Dora, I won’t read it.
(Dora’s father gives the note to the mother and they both chuckle)
New man? What are you talking about Dora? Your father is the only man for me!
Dora:
Not True! Dad I saw mama kissing Santa Claus last night. They kissed for a long time too! Santa was squeezing mom's behind dad. What's so funny?
Papa:
Dora, Santa Claus was not feeling well. He asked me if I could fill in for him last night to deliver a few gifts in our neighborhood. Santa wanted to make sure that all your friends and the kids on our block would get their gifts on time. It was me kissing mommy! I love mom very much!
Dora:
Wow dad! You're like Santa's helper! I get it! You saved Christmas. I love you dad! I thought we were going to have to leave mama. Thank goodness!
Mama:
I told you, your dad is the only one for me. We thought you were sleeping. I'm glad you told us Dora. Our family is staying together. Dora why did you throw that shirt on the floor?
Dora:
Well, because when we brought the shirts you had one piece of the heart and I had the other piece of the heart. My heart was broken so I didn't want the shirt any more mom. I thought we were not going to be together as a family. I love my family! You and dad are my life!
Mama: (Smiling)
Oh, Dora please forgive me. I am sorry for that. We love you so much Dora. How does your heart feel now?
Dora:
My heart feels so much better now mama! You and dad are together so my heart is healed! I'm about to open my presents now! :0)