'Twas The Night Before Xmas ...

... and Juan had to work late. He'd been looking forward to a night snuggling in front of the TV with his girlfriend Eros, as they watched 'Die Hard' for the umpteenth time, and cracked each others nuts, but when a colleague called in sick, he had to take their shift. Despondent he returned home, wondering if he still had cold pizza in the fridge, and expecting to eat, shower and sleep, as Eros and texted him a 'Good night. xxx' hours ago. Much to his surprise, as he enters the apartment, the tree lights are still on and there is Eros, spread out on the sofa beckoning him to join them. "Sssshhhh ... ' she says holding a finger to her mouth "I'm your Xmas Elf!" as he moves over to join her, his heart racing and his love for her, even more.