Chapter 4

Carlos house- Charlie was in his room making sure he had everything for Christmas with his grandparents. He tossed his video games in his carry on bag so he wouldn't be bored on the flight in Glen oak. Charlie really enjoyed seeing his grandparents because they would tell stories about his mom. Hearing the stories made him feel closer to his mom and so did it spending time in the house where she grew up. He doesn't remember his mom because she left when Charlie was a baby. Charlie loved his step mom but he still wondered what his mom was like.

Carlos walks in to Charlie's room and picks up a base glove on the floor and throws it to Charlie

"You should bring the glove, Martin's going to be there "said Carlos "He could probably teach you some pointers if you asked. Then you would be ready for little league in the spring"

"Cool that would be great" says Charlie "Is Spencer going to be there Dad"

"I think so" answers Carlos "

"Great I'll have someone to play with besides Savannah "said Charlie "She just wants to play with dolls. Boys don't play with dolls"

"Charlie" warns Carlos "Boys can play with dolls and girls can do sports if they want to. Please be nice to Savannah. I don't want any fighting. Christmas is supposed to be peaceful."

"Ok Dad" sigh's Charlie "I'll be nice to Savannah. I can't wait to get there David promised to show me how to make a rocket"

"Sounds interesting" says Carlos "Are you finished packing Charlie?

"Almost" answers Charlie

"Please finish up" says Carlos "Were leaving tomorrow"

"Ok Dad I'll be done soon" replies Charlie. He grabs a shirt from the bed and throws it in the suitcase.

Just then a baby cries down the hall.

"Carlos can you get that" calls Emma from down stairs

"Ok Emma" answers Carlos as he gets off the bed to tend to his daughter

Ruthie's Apartment- Ruthie slams the door as she enters the apartment. She had finished work with a difficult client who didn't keep changing her mind about what she wanted. All she wanted to do right now was to soak in the tub. Then she remembered to that she had to pack because she was leaving early in the morning on a flight to Glen Oak for Christmas. So the bath would have to wait. She goes to the kitchen and begins to make her cheese sandwich. Ruthie presses the button on her answering machine to listen to the messages as she makes her sandwich. There was only one message

Hey honey, Just wanted to say Good Bye and to wish you a Merry Christmas. Good luck with your parents. Every thing is going to be Ok. I love you. Call me. Bye.

Ruthie smiled and began humming as she finished making the sandwich. Hearing the voice made her feel better and she then knew that everything wasgoing to be ok. She picked up her sandwich and went in to the living room to watch the news