DECEMBER 15, 1860

Michael and Caly rode into town to get Christmas gifts. Michael didn't have any idea what he was going to get Melissa for Christmas. They rode up to the store and tied Bear and Star to the post. As they entered the store Michael stopped and looked at the books.

Caly noticed some new books and as she was going towards them she saw a pair of cufflinks that she thought would be prefect for Charlie. She picked them up and then glanced at the book Romeo and Juliet. Then she spotted a book of poems and picked it up. She took them over to Javier. After paying for them she called to Michael, "Michael find anything?"

"No, I think I'll just make her something. Let�s go home." Caly nodded in agreement

As they were leaving they ran into Ivy as she was heading into the store. They exchange pleasantries, and then Caly and Michael mounted up and rode home.

As they reached home Caly remembered the scarf and mitten she had made. She decided to give them to Buck with one of the books. Then she remembered that she had enough tan yarn to make a sweater so she decided to make Charlie a sweater to go with the cufflinks. Caly thought as she put Star away.

As Michael was rubbing Bear down he decided that he would carve Melissa a horse that would look like Braids. After giving Bear a few carrots he went looking for the right piece of wood.

Caly patted Star then headed for the house. It was to early for supper so she sat down and finished up the mittens. She wrapped them and one of the books. Then she placed them under the tree. Then she started on the sweater for Charlie.

Michael was sitting on the porch finishing the present for Melissa when he saw Buck ride up. Standing Michael gave a sigh then said, "Caly's inside want me to get her?"

Buck smiled, "No, actually I came to talk to you about her. She seems to be still having nightmares. Am I right?" Buck said as he sat on the rail.

"Oh, yes she�s still having the nightmares." Michael mumbled as he sat back down.

Buck shook his head, "Thanks Michael, now I know what to give her for Christmas. You�ve been a big help."

"I thought you didn't celebrate Christmas? What are you going to give her?" Michael was confused.

"Oh my people have this thing called a dreamcatcher. It is believed that it will help get rid of nightmares and keep the good dreams here." Buck replied as he mounted up, "Oh Please don't tell Caly. I want to surprise her."

"Sure no problem, Buck." Michael replied before Buck rode off. Then he went in and wrapped Melissa�s gift.

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