Bette and Tina walked about the shopping mall, mason walked in front of them looking at all the decorations.
“Mama I don’t know what to get them”
“Mason we haven’t even went into a shop yet” Bette laughed
“So what’s my budget?”
“It’s negotiable” Tina smiled “If you see something let us know”
“Deal” Mason smiled
“Mason what do you want to wear on Christmas day?”
“I would really like a waistcoat” Mason smiled
“Really?” Tina asked shocked “You are aware that will make you look smart”
“I can look smart sometimes you know” Mason smirked “I want a grey waistcoat, black shirt and red tie with jeans”
“Nothing special then” Bette smirked

“Sweetie I don’t like the price of that” Tina admitted
“It’s not about the price Mum, I just need it to jump out at me” Jess argued
“What about them?” Bette suggested
“Erm no I want white gold and I really want it to sparkle”
“We do have a forever collection the facets in them really glisten” The store assistant said
“Can I see them please?” Jess asked nicely
“They also have forever engraved in the inside with another diamond as an o”
The assistant handed the pallet over to Jess.
“This one…this one here is the one!” Jess smiled
“That’s ridiculously expensive” Bette stated
“Carmen’s worth it”
“This 18ct white gold 1/4 carat diamond ring is from the Forever Diamond collection, The Forever Diamond has a unique flower cut made up of 73 facets, and the result is exceptional sparkle and radiance.” The assistant said
“Yep cool I need this one thanks” Jess smiled
She gave the assistant Carmen’s ring size and waited for him to return with the box.
“Ok we need to go to the florist now and then to Carmen’s house” Jess smiled
“Jess can I just remind you that you’re still sick” Tina stated
“Hardly I’m feeling fine don’t worry” Jess promised
Tina looked at her daughter as did Bette.
“Promise me?” Bette asked
“Yes I promised after we go to the florist we can go for lunch and I’ll rest for an hour”
“Ok” Tina agreed “Can you remember it is Christmas Eve and we do need to do some family time for Mason”
“I know, I know I’ll be done by 3 I promise”
“What time does Carmen finish?”
“8 but she said she had to drop by her house to pick up clothes and my Christmas presents” Jess stated “Which suits me perfectly because I have this all planned in my head”
“So what exactly have you planned?” Bette asked
“I can’t tell you it’s a secret”
“We don’t do secrets” Tina stated
“I’ll tell you later” Jess smiled
“The ring is beautiful Jess” Tina smiled
“Carmen will love it” Bette opened the door for Jess to get into the car
They arrived outside the florist; Jess got out the car and hobbled into the florist.
“Hi I need 8 red roses and 8 white roses and an artificial red one”
“Ok when do you need them by?”
“Today” Jess stated
The florist looked at her “You are aware it’s Christmas eve?”
“Yes I know but I am proposing to my girlfriend and it’s sort of important”
“Your Jess Kennard Porter yes?”
“I am”
“I read the story in the paper”
“You shouldnt believe that stuff” Jess smiled “So can you do it?”
“You would need to give me an hour “
“That’s fine well go for lunch and come back, I also need artificial rose petals do you have them?”
“I only have the 4000 box”
Jess smirked “That will be fine she’ll have so much fun picking them all up”
The florist laughed “Cruel…very cruel”
“Worth it” Jess smiled “Ok thank you” Jess payed for everything and then left the store.
Jess sat in the restaurant writing out 16 individual cards. Bette and Tina looked on confused and laughed at what Jess was writing.