Christmas Scene 2

Stephen: Morning, Ashlie. Merry Christmas!

Ashlie: Happy Christmas! Nice hat, it suits you.

Stephen: Thank you. Here you go, here’s your Christmas present.

Ashlie: Oh thanks, Stephen. It’s lovely. Just what I have always wanted. Here, I’ve got something for you, too. There you go.

Stephen: Socks! I love them. Thank you, Ash.

Ashlie: I’m so excited. It’s Christmas morning, but we have got so much to do today.

Stephen: We’re spending Christmas here this year to give Mum a rest. And the family are coming over for Christmas lunch and I’m sure my sister’s got it all planned out.

Ashlie: Yep, I’ve got a list. At 9 o’clock, put turkey on to cook. 9.30, steam pudding. 10 o’clock, peel potatoes. 10.30...

Stephen: That sounds like a lot of work for you. I think I’ll have a bit of a sit-down before everyone arrives.

Ashlie: But we’re doing this together, remember. You promised.

Stephen: I thought Christmas Day was supposed to be a holiday!

Ashlie: Well, you’ve got to do something to help out in the kitchen. I tell you what; you can do the sprouts for the main course. If that’s not too difficult for you?

Stephen: Of course it’s not too difficult.

Ashlie: OK, well, let’s get cooking then. Come on. We’ve got lots to do.

Stephen: I’ll help in a minute. I’ll just go see if there’s any of those mince pies left.

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Stephen: Merry Christmas, Dad.

Dad: Hello, son.

Stephen: Merry Christmas, Mum.

Mum: Happy Christmas, Stephen, my wonderful boy! Oh... What a lovely tree. Did you decorate it, Stephen?

Stephen: Yes, Mum.

Mum: It’s lovely, you are so clever. Hello, sweetie.

Ashlie: Happy Christmas, Mum.

Mum: Happy Christmas, Ashlie. You look lovely.

Ashlie: Oh, thank you.

Mum: Lunch smells wonderful, dear.

Ashlie: Christmas lunch is hard work, isn’t it? I hope it’s as good as yours.

Mum: Oh, I’m sure it will be fine. I expect you’ve both been working so hard in the kitchen. I hope it’s not been too much for you?

Stephen: Well...

Ashlie: No, Stephen has been so much help. Come on, let’s get back to work.

Stephen: Have a seat, Dad.

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Ashlie: Well, the turkey’s cooking and the potatoes are boiling. But you still have to do the sprouts. Can you sort them out?

Stephen: Yeah, sure. I love Brussels sprouts. They’re just like baby cabbages. What do you want me to do?

Ashlie: Well, you peel them and then boil them, of course.

Stephen: OK. Easy…

Ashlie: I just need to do the stuffing and check on the turkey.

Stephen: Go ahead! All under control here.

Ashlie: What do you think, is it done?

Stephen: Looks good to me, Ash. Maybe we should add some Christmas sparkle – a finishing touch!

Ashlie: Not more tinsel…

Stephen: Hey Ash, these sprouts are taking ages to peel. What do you think?

Ashlie: Err, well, I don’t think you need to do anything else to them Stephen… or else there’ll be nothing left. Let’s put them on to cook and then we’re ready.

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Ashlie: Who’s for turkey, then?

Dad: It looks lovely, dear. Yes, please.

Mum: Ashlie, Stephen, did you remember the sprouts? What about the stuffing?

Dad: It’s not a proper Christmas dinner without stuffing!

Ashlie: Yes, Dad, don’t worry. Here’s the stuffing.

Stephen: ...and my sprouts are here, I did them!

Mum: Oh, I… I thought they were peas. But it all looks wonderful! You’re both so clever.

Ashlie: Come on then, let’s eat up!

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Mum: Oooh – time for some presents. Here you go, both of you. I know you’re going to love your Christmas presents.

Stephen: Thanks, Mum.

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Stephen: Thanks, Mum!

Mum: I made it myself. Put it on, it’s just the thing for a cold winter’s day.

Stephen: It’s really… er, cosy. I’ve never worn anything quite like it.

Mum: Ooh... you look lovely, I knew you would. It really suits you.

Stephen: What did you get, Ash?

Ashlie: Happy Christmas, everyone!