Linus Lacombe
says
Merry Christmas Eve! I've a half day today, off at noon (or whenever the docs are done seeing patients) then off tomorrow.
TheRedRose
is
also only working a half day today. Merry Christmas Eve to you as well.
And a merry Christmas Eve to you, Mr. Lacombe! 
Have a wonderful Christmas, my dear friend!
Linus Lacombe
says
Done! And now off to where the hobgoblin of Late Christmas Shopping can't possibly haunt me: the antique mall!