Ahoy swabbies, Pat she has written us a story for Susanna Hill’s 8th annual holiday contest. In Un-Scrooged thar be a killer reason whyfor Jethro goes from zero to hero overnight. Yo ho ho, I hoists me flagon of blue rose tea to you me readers.
Un-Scrooged or A Christmas Jethro
“WAKE UP!” Jethro’s dog Spike jumped up and down on their bed.
Jethro opened his eyes. “Whoa… talking dog…nutso dream.”
“It’s no dream. We animals get to talk to our people on Christmas Eve. And I’ve got a bone to pick with you. I saw what you did to Timmy.”
“So I gave him a wedgie. So what?”
“Well, I was ashamed to be your dog. You were soooo ruff, ruff, ruff.”
“Whatever.” Jethro went back to sleep. He dreamed he was strutting down the road whacking at bushes. Spike trotted around the corner, spotted Jethro, and hid behind some other boy. “Go away,” the kid said, “You’re scaring my dog.”
“NOOOOO! I’m sorry I was so mean, Spike. Don’t go.” Jethro jerked awake. Spike was still there. “Yessss! It’s not too late.”
That afternoon the neighborhood kids went outside to show off their presents. It was all “epic” and “awesome” and “way to go, Santa.” Except for Timmy. He ran back and forth between two taller boys playing catch over his head. “Hey, that’s my Christmas baseball. Give it back.” They just laughed.
“Lemme see that.” Jethro snagged the ball in mid-flight. “Yep, this ball belongs to my best bud Timmy. Now scram. ” He pulled out his Christmas slingshot. “… or do I have to show you how this works?”
They ran away. Jethro tossed the ball to Timmy. “Let’s play catch.”
Spike went, “Yarf, yarf, yarf.”
Baba Blogga Yaga 
Interesting twist to tell the story from the point of view of a bully! Nice turn-around Jethro, I hope you’ll be nicer in future.
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Arr, matey, I be sure he has they fear of dog in him now. He gots no choice.
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Yay! I love it when a bully changes his ways! I’m not sure AJ would want my Corgi to be able to talk. I am pretty sure I would never hear the end of how many treats she thinks she deserves!
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Aye, I be checking on me cat every year on Christmas eve, but he far he gots nothing.
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I’m always excited to read a story with a dog in it. 🙂 Love that the dog called him out on his naughty antics. And good resolve!
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I second Spike’s yarfing. Fun story. Good luck!
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I love when the bully mends his ways and becomes the hero. Nice! Good luck!
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Nice twist to tell the story from the POV of the bully, Baba! And nice original version of the “A Christmas Carol” concept. I like that Jethro comes to Timmy’s defense and befriends him without completely turning over a new leaf of perfection 🙂 Thanks for a joining in the Holiday fun!
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Aye aye matey and thanks for making it possible for us’ns to express ourselves.
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