The Cost of Christmas (Primeval drabble, Gen)

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Title : The Cost of Christmas
Rating : Gen
Characters : Connor Temple, James Lester
Disclaimer : If they were mine they would be back on our screens. Unfortunately I own nothing.
Spoilers and Warnings : None
Summary : Connor is in trouble but some sights are worth the cost. Written for the Primeval100 challenge 448, Christmas Lights.

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Connor looked around James Lester's flat, assessing the damage with horror;

Two Wedgewood snowflake decorations, £49.90
Four reindeer and sleigh baubles, £99.80
Harrods Luxe Lodge crackers, £499.99
Bespoke holly and ivy garland, £35.30

“Sid! Nancy!” he called, at first wheedling, then desperate.

He heard the click of a lock. It was too late to run.

There was rustling, and an enthusiastic crunch, munch, coming from the pride of Lester's Christmas display, yet Connor couldn't prevent his dorky, affectionate grin;

Two naughty Diictodons in the tree, illuminated by a sparkling tangle of colourful Christmas lights: Priceless.

“Connor!”