DISCLAIMER: All the characters belong to Disney and co. Unfortunately :(

This story takes place after Mickey and Minnie's once upon a Christmas story.

Just an idea that came to me, nothing to do with the message of Xmas etc.

Minnie's Xmas

It was the day after Christmas Day, the snow had just stopped falling and the air was fresh. Minnie looked out of the window at the children playing in the snow and smiled when she saw Mickey walking towards them.

He helped them finish their snowman and went into his pocket to get something. She watched his face fall when he remembered that his pockets were now empty. She knew instantly what he was looking for, what he had pawned just to get her the gold chain that hung round her neck.

His harmonica.

He seemed lost without it. Minnie lost her smile and backed away from the window. It tore her heart too see him so upset and she missed the music he used to play. There had to be something she could do to get it back.

She looked up and saw that her feet had carried her to the kitchen and staring in front of her on the kitchen table were the masses of bills she had hidden just yesterday.

Minnie sighed heavily as she picked them up, it was a nasty reminder that things needed paying - urgently.

"Oh Figaro, I wish there was something I could do to get Mickey his harmonica back. But without my bonus and with these, there's not a lot I can do."

The small black and white cat by her feet miaowed in agreement before jumping up on the table. He stared at the bills and then at the door.

"I know, we mustn't let Mickey know. He'd only get upset and he's already miserable without his harmonica." She sighed.

Quickly Minnie put the bills in the drawer and went to the cupboard to get something for breakfast. "Oh dear." she sighed, the cupboard was almost bare.

Suddenly the front door opened and Mickey stepped through.

"Minnie!" he called cheerfully.

Minnie put on her best brave smile and went to greet him.

"There's my girl!" Mickey exclaimed as he pulled her into his embrace.

She clung onto him tightly."I missed you." Minnie whispered into his ear.

"Aw Minnie." Mickey rested his head against hers.

Eventually they pulled apart but Mickey kept hold of her hands. "Me and the gang are going carolling, you wanna come?"

Mickey watched her face light up before suddenly her face fell. "Oh I'd love to, but I've got to go to work." she said sadly.

"On Christmas?" Mickey asked incredulously.

Minnie nodded, obviously upset. "I promised Mr. Mortimer I'd help out with the refunds."

What she didn't tell him was she needed every dime she could get and had agreed to work double shifts.

Mickey smiled a little, this was one of the many reasons why he loved her. She was always willing to help others. He gently touched her cheek and she looked at him.

"Would madam like a ride to work then?"

"Oh Mickey!" she laughed.