Summary

Vic follows the Wraith down Gumdrop Avenue which appears deserted until he honks his horn. Then, everything lights up as she passes. At the center is the largest Christmas tree she has ever seen in her life, well over a hundred feet tall with children sitting in its lower branches. It lights up to reveal more children beneath, most in clothing outdated for fifty years or better. Vic calls out to Manx to let Wayne go as he steps out of the car wearing Maggie's fedora to say hi to 'his' children. Wayne gets out and smiles as he looks around. Vic can see his teeth are as pointedly sharp as the others. Millie whispers to Wayne that he has to unwrap his gift, and when he asks where it is, she points...