This is not meant to strictly continue where I left off. Just a little holiday departure with a little bit of everyone in it.
Paige and Ralph walked into the garage after school on the Wednesday two weeks before Christmas. Paige was surprised to hear Christmas carols and to see Sylvester and Toby sitting on the couch watching the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas tree.
"It's the one thing they do together. It reminiscent of the few good memories they had growing up. It's a little silly but it makes them happy" Walter said as he came down the stairs and answered her unasked question.
"Wells that's adorable and sad, all at the same time" Paige said with a slight frown. "although since we are talking about trees, what do you think of getting a tree for the garage? I have this old, small plastic tree in my apartment from before but since I have a bit more money now, I was thinking of springing for a live tree. Maybe a medium-big one we could put here so that everyone can enjoy. And before you say what I am sure you're going to say. There will be no religious or holiday pretense to the tree. It will be just aesthetic. And I thought it would be nice for Ralph to have some festivities after so many years. The last 7 years has been just the two of us for the holidays. Although, seeing Sylvester and Toby watching the Rockefeller tree light up. Maybe it would be nice for them too. " Paige said as she looked over to see Ralph seated in between Toby and Sylvester on the couch watching the show too. Ralph was talking to Toby and pointing at the screen. Ralph was laughing. Paige smiled and knew that despite how controversial her decision may have been to be part of Scorpion. It was probably worth it.
Something about Paige's smile always made Walter remarkably agreeable. "You are right" Walter said, breaking into Paige's thoughts. " We should get a tree, most companies and families do. Even in Ireland my family had a tree. And you wouldn't have to pay for everything. I will pitch in and the rest I am sure will too. It would be a nice change. And to celebrate how successful the last 6 months has been."
"Then it's settled. We should all go and pick out a tree this weekend" Paige said gleefully.
As they wrapped up their Christmas tree conversation, Ralph came up to his mom and said,"Mom, can we come back tomorrow to watch the live performance of Peter Pan? Toby was telling me how the main part has a long tradition of being played by a woman. It's intriguing."
"Sure, as long you finish all your homework." Paige said. Walter and Ralph shared a smile as Paige's typical/normal response.
"What's so funny guys?" Happy asked as she walked in from her work station.
"I don't know. Nothing?" Paige said.. "Oh Happy, Walter decided it would be a good idea to get a tree for the garage on Saturday. Do you have ideas on how we could do the lights special or even maybe make some?" Paige asked Happy. She was excited and wanted to be infectious.
"Sure." Happy said not so surely at all. " Come over to my station and you can tell me what you had in mind"