Magical Christmas

The Lockwood

Tony

We were talking happily on the couch in the living room. The room is so warm. Not only from the heater but also because everyone is so happy and merry.

I just realized one thing. It's been too long since the last time I had Amy in my arms talking with our friends like this. The last time was when she was still pregnant with Kylie. Since Kylie was born we were busy with the baby and stayed at home all the time. The monthly dinner with my friends moved to our home. But still, Kylie often woke up and asked for her mom's attention.

But now, Kylie is with Marlina, Madeline's kids' nanny. She was so good and has been with Madeline since Justin. So we trusted her. Amy kept checking on the kids yesterday but today she felt more relaxed and enjoying her own time in my arms.

Helen was talking happily about Ethan and Madeline's Christmas childhood.

"And suddenly Ethan leaned forward and kissed Madeline" she laughs.

Madeline's face blush and snuggles to Ethan's chest while Ethan keeps laughing from his own childhood story.

"And that was Madeline Hall's first kiss" Christian laughs.

"Hey, where is Justin? Maybe he wants to recreate that too" Ocean laughs. Everyone knows Justin and Summer are like little Ethan and Madeline. Even the parents were amazed their son could do the same things like his father back then.

"Oh I want to see it!" Helen eyes twinkling.

"Come on grandma! Don't be a pervert! Once is enough" Christian jokes.

"Who said I just saw Ethan's first kiss?" She says and Christian's eyes widened, he abruptly covers his wife's ears. We all laugh.

I caress Amy's shoulder "you looked so happy" I say.

She grins "it's been a while I can enjoyed moments like this"

I smile. She is right. Most of the time we were interrupted by the kids.

"Mommy!" Ryder runs to us. What the...

"Yes, avenger?" Amy ruffles his hair.

"Everyone is fighting. I couldn't stop them" he says.

"What?" Amy squeaks.

"Everyone is fighting. Waaahh" He says. What is my son doing? Is he pretending to cry? I look at the door. I don't even hear anyone screaming or shouting.

"Oh boy" Max comes in. He pulls Ryder a bit to him. "Sorry aunt Amy. Ryder is too panicked. It's... um everything out of control" he says and he looks at Amy deeply. His eyes are getting glassy.

"Oh no. It's okay Max. Don't cry" Amy panicked. She comes forward and hugs Max. I look at Max's parents. Christian and Meredith are looking at their son with.. I don't know like they're observing him.

Max sobs and he looks up. His eyes teary. He looks at Helen. "And greatma. For the Christmas tree. I'm so sorry we ruined it. The lights are off and it almost falls down. The staff are holding it right now." He says weakly.

"Oh my God!" Helen covers her mouth.

"What?" We are all standing now. The Christmas tree is like10 feet.

Drew and I already run first to help the staff.

"Wait guys" I faintly hear Meredith's voice.

We stop in front of the tree and... nothing. Everything is in place. What the...

Ocean, Amy and Madeline stop behind us and gasp. "Where is the staff?" Madeline confused.

I look back. Ethan is walking with Helen. At the back is Christian and Meredith laughing with Max and Ryder.