The next couple of days were busy. Saturday October and Ahkmenrah went to buy a tree. October was very excited, but Ahkmenrah couldn't get excited about looking at tress. He was only happy because October was. Her smile got bigger every time she saw a new tree she liked.

Getting a tree was similar to what his culture did, but with a different meaning. His people would get green date palm leaves to celebrate the god Ra during the winter.

After half an hour of looking, October finally found the perfect tree. She asked Ahkmenrah if he liked it and he said he did. It was a little taller then five foot and it was a full tree. They paid for the tree then tied it on top of the cab and headed home.

When they got home the set up the tree and started decorating it. The only thing that October hated about decorating a tree was the lights. Some how the lights always got tangled up so she fought with them to get them untangled. After ten minutes she got frustrated and threw the lights t the ground.

"Grr, I hate lights."

Ahkmenrah smiled at her frustration. He picked up the lights and started untangling them.

"You're cute when you mad."

"I don't want to be cute. I want those lights to untangle."

"I don't think yelling at them will help."

"I had to try."

After a few minutes Ahkmenrah got the lights untangled and handed them to October.

"Well, I got it half way untangled for you."

Ahkmenrah laughed. "Yes you did."

October took the lights and started wrapping it around the tree. It was a little difficult to get the lights behind the tree, but she managed while Ahkmenrah was just sitting and laughing at her.

"I'm glad you're enjoying this."

"It is quite amusing."

October was almost done putting the lights on. She just had to wrap around the tree one more time at the top. She was wrapping the lights around the back of the tree and was standing on her tippy toes, but she lost her balance and fell backwards. She was expecting to fall on the ground, though it never came. She looked up and saw Ahkmenrah had caught her.

"Thanks."

"Any time." He smiled at her.

The two of them finished decorating the tree and it turned out very nice. October then went to her room and came back with a few presents and put them under the tree.

"Now our tree is complete." October said.

"You did a good job."

"You helped."

"Only a little. You did most of it."

"That's true 'cause you were laughing at me half the time." October playfully hit him.

The next day was when everyone was going to finish their Christmas shopping. October and Rebecca went in one part of the mall while Larry and Ahkmenrah went in another part.

"So what are you going to get for Larry?" October asked as she browsed the shelves.

Rebecca sighed "I don't know."

"Are you two still having problems?"

"Yes. I was hoping we could get through this, but I don't know if we can."

"Becky, it's just for awhile. He is trying to get a business going so of course it's going to be a little rocky. Once his business gets going then things will get back to normal."

"I hope so."

"What's he working on now anyway?"

"A glow in the dark flash light."

"Really? That's so cool and such a clever idea. If you're stuck in the dark that could come in handy."

Rebecca looked at her sister that said she was not amused.

"What? You don't like the idea?"

"I don't think it will go very far."

"Haven't you ever been in the dark and tried to find a flash light? I remember when I was going to college we had a power outage and I was trying to find a flash light. That was a pain literally. I stubbed my toe on my desk."

"I guess we'll see what happens."

While the girls were discussing Larry's business the boys were talking about the same thing.

"I almost have it figured out." Larry said. "Just a little more tinkering and I think I can get the flash light to glow in the dark."

"What does Rebecca think about it?"

"I don't think she's that thrilled with the idea."

"Well, you have been ignoring her."

"I have not."

"Rebecca talks to October on the phone about it. Rebecca feels like you are pushing her away and care more about your business now."

"That's not true."

"Then I suggest you prove it."

Larry thought about it and realized Ahkmenrah was right. He had been spending more time on his business then paying attention to Rebecca. He needed to make it up to her, but how?

The two of them passed by a set up of tables and benches and that's when Larry knew what he was going to do.

After a few hours the four of them met up at the food court and it appeared that they were all successful at getting presents. Christmas shopping took a lot out of you so they decided to get something to eat.

"So how did you guys do?" October asked as they stood in line.

"Just fine." Larry replied. "How about you two?"

"Good. I got the perfect thing for you." October looked at Ahkmenrah.

"What is it?"

"Well, if I told you it wouldn't be a surprise, now would it?"

"I'll still act surprised."

October smiled. "Nope. You're just going to have to wait a few more weeks."

They got their lunch then sat at one of the few tables they could find. Another thing October hated about Christmas was the crowds. People could get a little crazy at this time.

"Hey Rebecca, I know I haven't spent a lot of time with you lately and I'm sorry. I was thinking you and I can go to dinner tomorrow night."

Rebecca smiled at Larry. "I would like that."

When October and Ahkmenrah got home she said she was going in the room to wrap the presents. Ahkmenrah waited for her to finish so she could help him with his except for hers of course. He was going to watch her then try and do it himself.

October came out fifteen minutes later with her presents all wrapped and put them under the tree. Ahkmenrah asked her to help him and she was happy to help. Ahkmenrah watched her carefully as she cut, folded and taped the wrapping paper. When she was done it looked perfect.

After October was done Ahkmenrah went into the bedroom to wrap October's present. He had much difficulty with it. He couldn't cut straight so the wrapping paper wasn't straight. The tape was sticking to everything and he was having a hard time with holding the wrapping paper in place while he was trying to tape it. How did October make it look so easy? It took him twenty minutes to wrap that one present and it was covered in tape and it looked a mess. It wasn't as nice looking as October's.

Ahkmenrah walked out of the room.

"It's not as good as your wrapping."

October smiled. "It was your first time. It took me years to wrap that good and even still my wrapping doesn't always turn out that good."

Ahkmenrah just nodded as he put the present under the tree.

"So what do you want to do now?" October asked.

"Well, we still have a few hours before we have to go to the museum." Ahkmenrah smirked as he pulled October to him. "I can think of a few things we can do."

October smiled as Ahkmenrah led her to the room and shut the door.

After awhile and a shower October and Ahkmenrah were ready to go to the museum.

"Where have you two been?" Teddy asked when October and Ahkmenrah walked in the museum

"We were just…busy." October said.

"Rebecca just told us that we are getting some new exhibits." Sacagawea said.

"Yeah I heard before."

"Are you excited?"

Before October could say anything Ahkmenrah answered. "No."

"Why not?"

"I'm just not." Then he walked away.

"What's wrong with him?" Teddy asked.

"The museum that is sending us the exhibits is where his brother is so he's afraid he's brother will be sent here."

"So I take it they don't get along."

"Nope."

October walked to find Ahkmenrah. She had a guess on where he was. She walked to his tomb and saw him looking at his tablet.

"Ahkmenrah, are you ok?"

"I'm just worried that my brother will be here?" He answered without taking his eyes off the tablet.

"Maybe he won't even come. The museum in DC is big so there is a chance that he won't be one of the ones to come here."

Ahkmenrah looked at October. "But what if he is?"

"Then we'll deal with it when he comes. Right now don't worry about it."

"I know, but I can't help it."

"Come on, I know what will cheer you up."

October grabbed his hand then headed back to the lobby where they were setting up for a soccer game. Ahkmenrah decided to play so he can get his mind off things.

"Hey October."

"Hey Nick, how's it going?"

"Fine. Winter break is coming in a few weeks."

"Yeah it is. How's school going for you?"

"All right. I'm getting good grades."

"That's always a good thing."

The rest of the night people were taking turns playing soccer except for October who just sat at the sidelines with Sacagawea and cheered.

"So October, how's life been treating you?" Jededaiah asked.

He and Octavius were sitting on the desk.

"Just fine."

"Have you and the pharaoh done anything yet?"

"Again I don't think that's any of your business."

"Is that a yes?"

"That's a mind your own business." October glared at him.

"Jededaiah, why must you always be so nosy?" Octavius asked.

"Because it's fun."

"You should find other ways to entertain yourself." October said as she turned her attention back to the game.

After a few more rounds October and Ahkmenrah decided to go home. It was getting late…or early depending on how you look at it…and October had school so she needed to get some sleep. They said bye to everyone then went home.