Disclaimer: "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" is copyrighted to Warner Brothers and Shoot the Moon Productions. The plot is mine, but not the characters. This story is meant for enjoyment purposes only. No infringement is intended.

Author's Note: I would again like to say a great big thank you to Lanie for her beta work and especially for all of the punctuation! I don't know what I would've done without your help and guidance! This story has seven short chapters, each can stand alone. It is complete and will be posted one chapter a day until completed

Amanda
'Twas the eve before Christmas and all through the night,
I was tossing and turning, considering my plight.
The stockings were hung, all the presents had bows.
The cookies were baked, no reason for woes.
The boys were asleep, my mother lost in her dream.
All was well in my world, or so it would seem,
But my husband you see was way across town,
Not snuggled with me trying to unbutton my gown;
A mystery marriage was the answer, or so we both thought,
A rather stupid idea in which we are now caught.
Instead of a husband, someone to share my joys,
And the perfect role model for my two little boys,
I have a date, a boyfriend, a clandestine affair;
No he's my husband, my husband, I want to declare.
I want to yell it from the rooftops, write it up above,
Lee Stetson, the Scarecrow, is my one true love,
But alas I must lie here, for my husband I yearn,
The safety of our family is our only concern.
If only Mr. Claus could hear my heartfelt plea,
An answer to our problem would be under my tree.
The sun is now rising, the boys would be up soon,
another night spent alone just watching the moon.
With a firm nod and then a shake of my head,
I threw back my covers and sprang from my bed.
I've made my decision, it's what's best for my life;
By this time next year, the world will know I'm his wife
So I open my door and yell to the sons I have borne
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good morn.