November slid away into December. Sara, Steph and Daniel were busy writing papers, especially Daniel, and studying for finals. Joyce was staying with them four or five nights a week, doing a lot of the cooking and cleaning so the others would have time to get their classwork done. It was an arrangement that left everyone happy. Joyce was a natural cook and was very comfortable in the wife-and-mother role, though the 'wife' part was very unconventional.
Daniel had extra 'husband' duties with another woman in the house most of the time. To help him, the women used their new toys a lot of the time, even with Daniel taking part. Sara particularly enjoyed wearing the strap-on to fuck both Steph and Joyce. Sara had a natural rhythm, using her hips to fuck her partners much like a man would. The big dildo had a little piece on the inside that rubbed her clit when she fucked her lovers. Joyce loved being taken from behind with it, while Steph favored when her partner got on top of her missionary style. Daniel and the other woman would often either watch or fuck alongside when Sara fucked a partner. Steph sometimes enjoyed fucking Sara and Joyce, but Joyce was much the submissive type and didn't really get into wearing the fake cock. Between that and the vibrators, Daniel was able to fuck each of the women to everyone's liking while not being worn down.
As the month came closer to the holidays, the house was fixed up for both Chanukah and Christmas. It was a little strange to both Daniel and his daughter to see a Christmas tree and the green and red decorations alongside the blue and white Chanukah things, as well as the Menorah. They got used to it, and the house was filled with a lovely vibe that really made everyone filled with joy of the season.
About 2 weeks before Christmas, and 10 days before Chanukah, Sara and Steph came to Daniel and Sara said "Dad, Steph and I would like to have a party on Saturday the 17th. We haven't seen most of our friends, girls and guys, since we graduated, and we'd like to celebrate the holidays and our engagement with them. The only thing is, you wouldn't exactly fit in with our friends, you know. So first, do you mind if we have the party here, and also, would you mind going out with Joyce for the night, or your friends if you prefer? We know it's our house too, but still, we felt we should ask you."
"I appreciate that, honey, both of you, and of course you don't need my permission. And I'll make myself scarce. Joyce and I can go out for the evening, if she wants, and we can spend the night at her place. Have a good time, my loves."
"Thanks, Daniel, darling" Steph said as she hugged and kissed him.
"Very much, daddy" Sara added, with her own hug and kisses.
Daniel called Joyce. He said "Hey Joyce. We're being kicked out of the house Saturday night, the 17th. Wanna go to dinner and a movie?"
"I'd love to. A date night! It's been years since I've been on an actual date! What are our little vixens up to?"
"They're having a party for all their friends, people they haven't seen since June, mostly, and to celebrate their engagement. They don't want us old farts around, and I don't think we want to be there anyway. We'll make a night of it. Dinner, movie, your place..."
"Oh, confident, aren't we! You expect to get lucky?"
"I have my hopes" he chuckled. "I don't need a strap-on to perform, at least, so far."
"I enjoy the toy, but the real thing is the real thing, baby. We'll see each other later, sweetie. Maybe you'll get lucky tonight!"
"I tend to get lucky one way or another most nights! Later, Joyce."
Daniel went back to work on his term paper. As he sat there with books and his laptop, he thought to himself I haven't been on a date in forever either. Why am I nervous at the prospect? It's not like I don't already know Joyce as intimately as possible. Shit, I know why. What if we don't get along in a purely social setting? Nothing to talk about, or just bad chemistry. It could fuck so many things up.
A few days later, Daniel was able to get Steph alone. "Baby, have you picked a holiday gift for Sara yet? Because if you didn't, I have a great idea."
Steph said "I have been thinking it over, and I've been feeling guilty that she got me an engagement ring, and I haven't gotten one for her. So that's where my mind is."
"Great minds think alike. Have you got a half hour to come with me?"
"Sure, honey. Lead on."
They got in his car and went to his local bank. They went in and Daniel got someone to take them to the safety deposit boxes. When they were alone, he opened his box and sorted through a few things, coming up with a small square box. "This is the ring I gave Hannah 22 years ago. I've been saving it for Sara, hoping when she got married, her fiancé might want to give it to her. It's nowhere near as fancy as the one Sara gave you. I didn't have much money for a ring back then. But it's very special, and Sara won't care what it cost. She'll care much more for the sentimental value and the connection to her mother. So if you want to give it to her, I'd like to give it to you."
Steph had tears in her eyes. She looked at the ring that had been Sara's mom's until she died. She knew it wasn't an expensive ring by current standards. It was a simple one-carat stone in a white gold setting. She also knew that Sara would be thrilled to be given this ring that her mother wore for years. It was beautiful.
