Grandma returns and Thanksgiving

"So what are you and Shay doing for thanksgiving" Matt asked.

"We will probably make our rounds as usual, and my mom's coming to town until Christmas and staying with us" Pete replied.

"Shay excited about that" Matt asked.

"She's still convinced that Grandma is on the outs so no not really" Pete replied.

"Well you mother did just kind of go and never come back" Matt commented.

"She came back once to pack up her house and get it ready to sell but other than that no she hasn't been back" Pete said.

Matt nodded, "and I see why she thinks Grandma is on the outs"

Pete groaned as the tones went out for the ambulance, "Ambulance 61 PD requesting Medical for gsw"

"It's been nonstop all day" Sylvie groaned as they drove to the call.

"I am well aware" Pete snapped.

"You wake up on the wrong side of the bed or something" Sylvie asked.

"Shay woke me up last night" Pete replied.

"How many times" Sylvie asked.

"like 3 times and she knows if she wakes up to read a book until she gets tired again but she hasn't been doing that" Pete replied as they pulled up to their call.

"It's probably just a phase" Sylvie commented.

"It better be, I keep forgetting to ask Brittany and Gabby if that's happening when she's with them but I need to" Pete said

"Hey guys we actually don't need you anymore" Ruzak said.

"DOA" Pete asked.

"Just happened like right as you pulled around the corner" Ruzak mumbled.

"Alright let's call it and get out of here" Sylvie mumbled.

"Busy day" Ruzak asked.

"You have no idea" Pete commented as they finished up and got back in the ambo.

"So when does your mom get in" Sylvie asked.

"Tomorrow, and she's dead set on babysitting the whole time my poor kid is going to go crazy" Pete commented.

"So don't let her, you have a routine with Shay, and it's something she is used to kids don't always adjust to change.

"I know" Pete replied.

"So keep your schedule as normal as possible then and just tell your mom that's what you want to do" Sylvie said.

The next day

"So am I still going to Aunt Brittany's next time you work" Shay asked

Pete nodded from the driver's seat, "Absolutely"

"Don't be ridiculas, I'm here and I'll keep Shay at home with me" Ingrid said from the passsanger seat of the truck.

"Actually mom, I decided that We should keep Shays schedule the same,so when Brittany and Gabby can't take her she will stay with you,normally Mouch comes over but since you are in town"Pete commented.

"That's ridiculas Peter" Ingrid grumbled.

"Actually Grandma I really like going to Aunt Brittany and Uncle Kellys,Noah and I build blanket forts, Kat Paints my toes and Braids my hair, Andy watches princess movies and when Leslies home she takes me shopping" Shay defended from the back seat.

"It sounds like you do have fun but why not spend some time with me"Ingrid asked.

"Because I always have fun when I get to go to Aunt Brittany's or Uncle Matts and I don't want to miss that" Shay replied.

"Alright but remember I'm not here for long" Ingrid said as Pete pulled into the driveway.

"Aren't you here till Christmas" Shay asked.

"Yes" Ingrid replied.

"Then I have lots of time to spend with you" Shay snipped.

"Careful Shay Rebecca watch that tone" Pete reprimanded as they pulled into the driveway.

"I am not giving you a tone" Shay replied.

"Shay you know what I mean" Pete said as they headed inside.

"So not much has changed in here has it" Ingrid asked.

"Not really" Pete said.

"So I'm staying where" Ingrid asked.

"In the playroom" Pete replied.

"Alright" Ingrid said as she headed for Shays playroom.

"Shay when did you get an American Girl" Ingrid asked.

"I got her for my Birthday from Uncle Kelly and Aunt Brittany, Daddy got me accessories and Uncle Matt built furniture" Shay replied.

"Very cool, do you think she needs a friend" Ingrid asked.

Shay shook her head, "her best friend is my best friend Jocelyn's Doll Jessie" Shay replied.

"Oh and what's your Doll's name" Ingrid asked.

"My Dolls name is Skye, I named her myself" Shay said proudly.

"Why did you pick Skye" Ingrid questioned.

"Because it starts with an S and I liked it" Shay said.

"what about a sister for her" Ingrid asked.

Shay shook her head, "no I just like having Skye"

"I see" Ingrid said setting her bags down.

"The couch flips out of itself" Shay said as she walked over to the small Couch that sat against the wall and pulled it out.

"is there I'm sleeping" Shay asked.

"well we did have an air matress but Smokey and Spark poped it when we were dog sitting because dad forgot to deflate it, Uncle Mouch always sleeps here he says it's comfortable" Shay replied.

"Okay so I guess that's where I'm sleeping" Ingrid commented.

"Sorry mom I haven't had time to buy a new air matress yet" Pete replied.

"Maybe I should call Elise" Ingrid suggested.

"If it's that big of a deal you can have Shays bed and she'll either sleep in here or in my room"Pete said

"It's fine I'll sleep in here,I wouldn't want to mess anything up"Ingrid said.

"Alright, Shay breakfast for dinner tonight" Pete asked.

"Absolutely" Shay replied.

"Perfect" Pete said as they headed toward the kitchen.

"Can we have Frosted Flakes" Shay asked.

"You know it Monkey" Pete replied.

"Grab 3 bowls" Shay replied.

"Well of course we can't let grandma starve" Pete replied.

After dinner and a movie Shay went to bed and pete got the chance to sit down and talk with his mom.

"So how's it really going" Ingrid asked.

"It's tough but we manage,and it helps having all of the support" Pete replied.

"I miss being here but I love North Carolina" Ingrid commented.

"Yeah I'm sure,Shay wants to go to Wilmington, and I'm actually planning to take her for febuary break" Pete replied.

"Make sure you visit me"Ingrid replied.

"We will"Pete replied.

"So how's Shay been since Kenna left"Ingrid asked.

"fine,we don't really talk about it much though"Pete said.

"you think she's coming back"Ingrid asked.

"No and I don't want her to her"Pete replied.

"You don't think Shay needs her Mother" Ingrid asked.

"I never said that,I just don't really want Kenna back in our lives it was more of a head ache than anything Shay pretty much always refused to go to her house so its not she saw her that often"Pete replied.

"You will find someone someday" Ingrid commented.

"Eventually, and it's late so I'm going to bed,Shay and I have a long day tomorrow"Pete commented.

"What are your plans" Ingrid asked.

"Well we usually make our rounds,Sylvie is doing an early Meal this year so will need to be at their place by noon,but Shay wants to watch the parade at Kellys with his kids so we'll be there by 9:15,we will leave there for Sylvie and Joes,and then from there be at the Casey's by 1:45,Elises by 3:30 and back to Kelly and Brittany's by 5:00"Pete said.

"I'll spend the day at your sisters then and see you around 3:30"Ingrid replied.

"Sounds good" Pete replied.

"So what is on Shay's list if she doesn't want another doll" Ingrid asked.

"She wants a new bed set,a puppy,a new snow board helmet,a bike,and clothes and toys" Pete said pointing at the list on the fridge.

"Ahh,I'll take a look and pick a couple things off that list and snow boarding when she did she get into that"Ingrid questioned a look of concern on her face.

"She learned last winter, Kelly's kids all snow board and take her with them, I've gone a few times but she loves it" Pete said.

The next day Pete and Shay made their rounds and went from house to house to have dinner with their friends and their families and their own family to. In the years where Pete worked Shay spent Thannksgiving with him at the fire house and then Brittany would take her back to their house after dinner.