"If I remember correctly that’s his way of saying that he misses me," Bette said smiling.

"That guy always misses you," Kit said, "he idolizes you."

"Yeah I remember in one of your exhibits back in LA, he was following you around like a lost puppy because Kelly was telling him to do something that he knew you’d disapprove of," Shane said, "he told me."

"Well if all goes well, your assistant will have his boss back next week," Leo said smiling.

"Good, I wanna give him a week off with pay," Bette said, "I bet his wife misses him and he hasn’t had a day off in over two months!"

The doorbell rang and Shane stood up to get it.

"Max!" Shane cried hugging him tightly. Max chuckled and returned the affection.

"Hey Max, come on in," Tina smiled as Shane removed the cover that had protected one month old Allen from the rain.

"Oh he’s so cute!" Shane cried, "he has your eyes."

Max puffed out his chest in pride as Shane wheeled the stroller in. He followed and closed the door behind him.

"Bette," he said rushing to her side, "how are you?"

"I’ve been better," Bette responded hugging Max affectionately, "thanks for coming. It’s so nice to see you."

"Well I had suggested to Helena, Alice, and Tasha that we all spend Christmas together this year so we can spur up some more memories," Max said.

"That’s an excellent idea, thank you Max," Tina said.

"Oh my God this baby is adorable!" Kit cooed cradling Allen in her arms.

Max smiled, "yeah I’m gonna be a good father to him."

"I know you will Max," Tina said smiling.

Leo, who had been staring at Max since he appeared, shook himself out of it and approached him, "hi, I’m Leo."

"Max," Max said shaking Leo’s hand firmly and giving him a dazzling smile.

Leo blushed. Everyone noticed the exchange and grinned to themselves.

9:00pm

"I can’t wait for Christmas," Bette read as Angie started drifting off to sleep, "little Charlie snuggled into his bed knowing that Santa would soon be leaving the gifts under the tree. The end."

Bette smiled as she noticed that Angelica had fallen asleep with a smile on her face. Christmas was less than a month away and it was all the little girl could talk about. She didn’t even worry about Thanksgiving which was coming first. Tina was planning a huge dinner though they would be missing Helena and Kit for the event.