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Bruce Banner arrives in Los Angeles, and is welcomed by his friend, Trisha Shafton. She invites him to spend Christmas with her. Trisha’s cousin, Andy, and her family are also in town for holidays. Andy invites Banner to join them for an afternoon of Christmas shopping. He doesn’t want to turn into Hulk at the mall, and declines the offer. Andy’s twin children want to stay at the apartment for a playdate with their favorite friend, the Incredible Hulk.The children are making Christmas presents for their parents and cousins. Hulk wants to make something special for Trisha, so she’ll know how much he loves her for being his friend. But, he thinks his hands are just too big and clumsy to make anything nice. Monica, an Irish speaking angel, appears to show Hulk that Trisha’s greatest gift has been knowing has been knowing him. in the meantime, Trisha has contacted Rick Jones for help in giving Banner a surprise present for Christmas.
Author notes:This story is based on the classic story Gift of the Magi, with a little It’s a Wonderful Life thrown in.