“Well, Shane and I are going to have dinner at my usual place and then we are going to go over to her friends for dessert.” She sits back down on the couch. Shane lays back down under the blanket with her head on Harper’s lap. Harper absentmindedly plays with her hair.

“That sounds like fun. I’m about to head over to John and Barbara’s for dinner. All the kids will be there, plus the grand kids.”

“Awesome! Tell every one I say hi.”

“I will. How’s Shane?” Her Mom asks.

“She’s good. She’s laying here with her head on my lap.”

“Tell her Happy Thanksgiving for me.”

“My Mom says Happy Thanksgiving Shane.” She looks down at her.

“Happy Thanksgiving!” Shane looks up and smiles. She reaches her hand up toward the phone, “Here.”

“I think someone wants to talk to you, hang on.” She hands Shane the phone.

“Happy Thanksgiving Mrs. Madison.” Shane smiles into the phone.

“Happy Thanksgiving to you too dear. You can call me Beth remember?”

“Sorry… Beth. How are you?”

“I’m doing very well thank you. How are you?”

“I’m doing really well.” Shane says giving Harper a huge smile.

“My daughter isn’t giving you any problems is she? I know how difficult she can be.”

“No, she’s been behaving herself for the most part. She just works too hard, that’s all.”

“Well, you make sure to remind her how important life beyond work is.” Beth says.

“I try my best.” Shane gives Harper a smirk.

“You better.” Beth says with a non threatening tone. “Well, I better get going or I am going to be late for dinner. You girls have fun today and I’m looking forward to seeing you at Christmas.”

“Yeah yeah, me too. I’m really excited about it.” Shane says.

“Good! Tell Harper I love her and I’ll talk to her soon. And you take care of yourself.”

“I will, you too.” Shane says before hanging up the phone. “Your Mom says she loves you and will talk to you soon.” Shane smiles.

Harper just smiles at her taking in the look on her face.

“I really like your Mom.” She says.

“She really likes you too Shane.” Harper says with a pleased smile. “You are the first person she’s ever told me that I had to bring home or else I was in trouble.”