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The Nudge, by Jim Bartlett

2/12/2018

 
Marty gazed across the lunchroom, but little Lynn caught him staring yet again. She turned and blushed, before giving him a bashful wink. A fiery warmth rose from his neck to his face, and he looked away.

He sighed. Why do there have to be rules against departmental fraternization? Maybe he could transfer from packing over to assembly, or even try the warehouse.

Lynn winked again. He wanted to move over to her table, but the rules...

A nudge from behind caused him to turn.
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“Go say hi, Marty,” said Mrs. Claus to the elf. “Santa won’t mind at all.” 
Don Tassone link
2/12/2018 08:53:35 pm

Love it! 🎅🏻

Jim
2/12/2018 08:58:09 pm

Thanks Don!!!

Carol
3/12/2018 06:25:28 pm

If this story were a person I'd have to pinch its cute little cheek. Nice holiday chuckle.

Jim link
3/12/2018 06:32:41 pm

HA!! That's great! Thanks much Carol!!!

Mike
4/12/2018 05:36:48 am

Perfect Jim!!! A picture popped into my head as soon as I read the last line. That story would make such a cute cartoon. It made me smile inside and out.

Jim
4/12/2018 05:50:44 am

Thanks Mike!! So glad you enjoyed it and I like the cartoon idea!
Take care
Jim

LAWANDA BROWN
4/12/2018 09:16:58 pm

Love your stories... Thanks Jim

Jim link
5/12/2018 12:12:00 am

Thanks so much LaWanda!! It makes my day that you love the stories!!
Jim

Sarah Blum link
4/12/2018 11:48:42 pm

Another cute story with a joyful ending. Got my belly laugh going Santa.

Jim link
5/12/2018 12:12:58 am

Thanks Sarah!! A belly laugh makes it all worth it!! Thanks for the read and the comment!!

Take care
Jim

David b
6/12/2018 11:32:55 pm

Cute.......who would have thought..what other way do you get new elf's....... happy holidays!

Jim link
7/12/2018 02:51:03 am

Thanks David! And a Happy Holidays to you as well!!
Jim

TOM B
7/12/2018 08:46:13 pm

Santa and Mrs, Claus are true romantics.

Jim link
8/12/2018 01:56:44 am

;-) They are indeed, Tom. Thanks for the read and the comment!

Jim


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