Eric's Christmas present

Eric was nestled snugly by the wood stove. He looked so cute, Deb went over to pet him, and to her surprise, discovered that he had brought us a Christmas present - a honkin' big "horse cookie", almost as big as Eric himself. Unfortunately, Deb discovered the present by stepping in it. To my surprise, she did not voice regret at having destroyed Eric's thoughtful present, but rather another, darker emotion, whose expression I cannot repeat in this family-oriented forum. Let's just say she deterred Eric from repeating this act of generosity.