Tenement Funster

A Friend of Dorothy...

"Christ...this was a bit depressing..."  Roger lamented as Griff locked up the stage door and turned to join his friends.  

"The music was good..."  John remarked as they walked to Freddie's car.  

"Yes...the music is divine but the story is somewhat tragic..."  Freddie agreed.  Opening the back door and allowing Brian and Roger and Hugo and Griff to squeeze in.

"I just love Sally Bowles..."  Griff declared as Hugo let him lean into his is side.  Wrapping his arm around his friend and yawning as John started the car and pulled into the light traffic. 

"Are you going to name the kitten after her?" Brian inquired to Freddie as Roger sat comfortably in his lap.

"As much as I love the character...I think it is going to be a 'no' on the name front...sorry Griff..." Freddie answered.  Turning and blowing a kiss to his dear friend.  Everyone was quiet as John drove them back to his and Freddie's place.  After their large lunch and the food and drink they carried into the cinema, everyone was full and feeling sleepy.  They arrived at the maisonette and went inside.  The guests began to collect their things so they could head out.

"Thank you for a lovely Christmas..." Griff stated as he got his gifts and his dishes.  

"Yes...it was wonderful to share it with you all..."  Hugo concurred.  Freddie beamed at his oldest friends.

"I'm so glad you enjoyed it..."  Freddie replied.  The men hugged and kissed the host as well as John, Brian and Roger.  Hugo had offered to escort Griff home and they left in a shared taxi.  Freddie closed the door behind them and returned to the lounge.  Finding Brian and Roger and John on the carpet playing with the kitten.  Freddie found John's new camera on the table and positioned himself to take a photo of the moment.

"She's so adorable!"  Roger remarked as Freddie pressed the button on the instamatic camera. 

"She is...I think I will take my time with the name...see what really suits her..."  Freddie replied.  Smiling as he awaited the photograph.  He handed it to John as he took a seat next to him on the floor.  Reaching over to stroke his new kitten's back as the others looked on.

"I know you said she could decide her gender...but she does seem quite feminine..."  John observed as they all watched her.  The kitten was playing with a piece of ribbon from one of the presents.

"Yes...she is definitely a she..." Freddie replied.  Roger yawned and leaned into Brian's side.  Making Brian yawn as well.  

"I think we need to head out..."  Brian stated as he noted the sleepy look in Roger's face.  

"What are you two up to tomorrow?"  Freddie inquired.  Brian shrugged.  

"We haven't thought that far ahead..."  Brian answered as he stood up and helped Roger up as well.  John and Freddie followed suit.  The kitten was scooped up lovingly by Freddie and he held her as Brian and Roger collected their things.

"Are you sure you don't want some of the leftover food?"  John questioned.  

"No thanks..."  Brian advised.  The men pulled on their coats.  

"When do you plan to open up the shop?" Roger inquired.  He was curious when Freddie wanted to resume work after the holidays.  He had left it unsaid when they had closed early the day before.

"I haven't decided..."  Freddie answered.  "I might want another day at home with my man and my baby..."  he said honestly.  John leaned in and kissed Freddie's cheek as his boyfriend cuddled the kitten.  Roger and Brian both found their affection sweet.