Ch 67

A knock came to the door of the Briefs Residence. The door was opened by Dr. Briefs who was surprised to see his grandson on the other end. Standing aside, he let him in and then closed the door.

"What brings you here my boy?"

"Well Goten had some shopping to do in the city so I'd thought I'd come by. How's mom?"

"Working hard, but I know a part of her can't stand to look at me."

"It's to be expected. You gave her no choice. She wasn't going to hand off the company to some stranger. Now she hardly gets to see my dad or sister. You have to live with that," said Trunks as Bunny walked in the room with his sister in her arms. He saw her face light up when she saw him as she struggled to get out of her grandmother's arms. "Give her to me," demanded Trunks as Bunny handed Bulla over to her brother.

"Trunks, what a surprise to see—," said Bunny.

"Don't even pretend you care," said Trunks as he carried his sister down the hall and away from his grandparents. As he turned the corner, he saw his father had just come from sparring.

"Trunks."

"Hi father."

"Your mother should be home soon," he said as he watched Bulla curl up against her brother and close her eyes.

"I'll put her to sleep," said Trunks as he walked passed his father.

"Stop blaming yourself brat," said Vegeta before he disappeared.

Putting Bulla down, he shut off the light and left the room. Walking into the kitchen, he saw his mother in the kitchen with tons of takeout which Goten was helping her setup.

Bulma turned and smiled at her son. "Hey Trunks, I'm glad you're both here. We can discuss Christmas Eve."

"Mom, are you sure you're still up for a big party? I mean—

"Yes. Besides I have everything I need. Plus your generous boyfriend offered his help to set up. You're helping to Trunks, and I'm doing fine at work. You don't need to worry."

"Sure, no problem," he said as he looked to his mate. "Goten, talked to you, didn't he?"

"Well, who else is going to tell me what you're up to?" she smiled. "Sweetie you need to relax. I have no regrets. You need to forgive yourself."