The Twelve Dates of Christmas

by Jenny Bayliss

“I’m not,” Kate replied. “I’m hiking tomorrow. Tonight is a different date, not part of the twelve dates.” Matt blustered. “What, two dates in two days?” he said. “Since when did you become the date police?” asked Kate. “It’s that Richard bloke, isn’t it,” said Matt. “The one with the cauliflower ear.” “Not that it matters,” said Kate. “But he doesn’t have cauliflower ear. And yes, it is that Richard bloke: hero of the hour.” “Ooh, all hail Richard!” said Matt in a snarky voice. “If he hadn’t come to my rescue, I’d have had to call you,” said Kate. “I’d have let you freeze,” said Matt. “Then it’s just as well Richard came along when he did,” said Kate. Matt grinned.

Like this doesn’t sound like playful banter, this seems so mean spirited