“Phew! That was close, huh Eddie?” Lou asked.
“Shhh, keep your voice down.” Eddie reminded him.
“Do we have enough cookies, yet?” Lou's eyes lit up with hope.
“Let’s see. Bring out your cookies and I’ll count them.” Eddie said. “Yes, it looks like we have enough for all the elves. Now put them back in your pockets and hurry. Santa should be landing soon.”
They hurriedly put the cookies back in the bags and stuffed the bags in their pockets. They finished just as the sleigh landed on top of another roof. They quietly snuck out of the bag and around to the back of the sleigh before Santa noticed. As soon as Santa disappeared down the chimney they relaxed.
“Eddie, I’m tired. Can we go home now?” Lou whined as he slumped to the ground.
“We’ll be heading home soon.” Eddie said sitting next to his friend and keeping an eye on the chimney. Then he heard a crunch and turned his head quickly to see Lou munching on a cookie. “Lou, no! Don’t eat that!” Eddie yelled.
“Huh, what?” Lou said as he continued to eat.
“The cookie! Stop eating the cookie!” Eddie said in panic. “Oh, no! Now we’ll have to go back down for another cookie.”
Lou brushed the crumbs away from his mouth with his sleeve. “Sorry Eddie, I didn't mean to.”
“Ok, ok, but whatever you do, don’t eat anymore cookies.” Eddie stated.
Lou nodded. “I won’t, I promise.”
Just then they heard a noise coming from the direction of the chimney. They rushed around to the other side of the sleigh and waited for Santa to put the sack on the seat. He climbed into the front seat and picked up the reins. Quickly the two elves slipped back into the sack and braced themselves for take off. Both kept silent as they flew to the next rooftop. After Santa slipped down the chimney, the two elves walked to the edge and peered in.
“Are you ready?” Eddie asked looking at his friend.
“Yes, I guess so.” Lou replied.
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