“Momfirst offBob’s missingSKY STOP CRYING AND!!!”

“LIZ! DON’T YELL AT YOUR BROTHERgo back to your roomwe’ll be there in a minute”

Liz huffed a little at Tina who had just snapped at her and she turned on her heel storming out of the room.  Sky continued to cry and wiggled his way free and ran after big sister for some solace.  Bette and Tina continued to glare at one another.

“It will be fine Bette.  Since you have to have your Douglas Firthe damn thing is so moist it will probably make it til the kid’s birthdays”

“What do you mean I have to have it?  You love the way the tree always smells”

“Well Pine smells the same Bettebut nooooBette Porter always has to have the best”

“Why are you yelling at me about the tree?”

“Because every year you grumble that I get way too into Christmas, but whenever it comes to you buying the tree you always buy a freaking $400 8 foot Douglas.  Jeez Bette”

“What?”

“Nothingfine but this weekend can you take Liz and go get us a treeplease?”

“And no I don’t care what kind you getjust get one you like”

Bette pursed her lips together and headed to the bedroom.  She had to be careful about what she said, because like most peopleTina was hypersensitive during the holiday season.  Her mood swings and sensitivity levels battled those that she had when she was pregnant.  ‘One more month’ is all Bette kept telling herself.  After she finished getting ready she walked back out to the living room to say goodbye.  She walked over to Tina who was sitting at the table addressing holiday cards and she gave her a kiss on the forehead.

“I’m sorry babyI know you love ChristmasI do toand Liz and I will bring back the best tree okay?”

“Okay babyhave a good day at work”

“Kbyelove you”

“Love you too”

“MOM!”

“Cominghold on Liz”

Bette laughed as Tina shook her head and walked back to find out what her daughter wanted.  As Bette closed the door behind her she looked up and made a quick prayer to whoever was above asking that this Christmas be the best ever.