The night before Christmas Part 3

The night before Christmas continues..

We settled down for a wait
For no one knew how long
Each lost in his own thoughts
And I heard someone hum a song

I went back to the truck
To retrieve my hidden stash
I was pulling the cork from the bottle
When I heard a loud crash

By the time I got turned
The elves were on the run
'Stop them!', someone yelled
As a warning shot burst from a gun

When I caught up with the guys
The elves were sitting in the street
Hands tied behind their backs
And Derrick was starting on the feet

I had to restrain Santa
For he was still full of fight
'Calm down', I said
'Remember, its Christmas Eve night'

Santa looked at me
Relief in his eyes
Then he started shaking--
Santa was going to cry!

'What will I do', he said
'The night is half gone'
'So much left to deliver,
I won't be done before dawn'

I started to speak
Another favor to ask
But the boys were all smiling
Mike said, 'We're up to the task'

To make a long story short
That sleigh sure can scoot
We delivered all the presents
And even some fruit

I'll never forget
That Christmas Eve
When we helped Santa
So all kids can believe

Then everyone was gone
The new day was breaking
Santa and I were waiting
For the coffee I was making

After a cup
Of delicious hot brew
Santa shook my hand
'Elwood', he said, 'Thank you'

'You are a true friend'
'I can't think of one better'
He reached into his pack
Pulled out a letter

'These are all names'
'To be added to your list'
'I think I got them all'
'Not one did I miss'

I started to speak
Heard a creak on the stair
Turned to see who it was
As Santa leaped from his chair

He hit the door running
To his team gave a holler
And away they all flew
Faster than my eyes could foller

As I watched my girls
Open their presents with glee
I hoped they would always
Believe, like me

Later, at dinner
A text did appear
On my phone, from Santa
'Merry Christmas! I'll see you next year'

The End. or is it?