Cora's Christmas wish
Jack couldn't believe that Rose had just walked out on him, after all they had been through together, he thought that this would never happen. He wanted her back at home, not just for his sake but also for the sake of the children. Molly was too young to understand that grown-ups fight, but Cora would be able to understand and would start asking questions. He decided to get their minds off everything by taking the girls to see Santa Claus at Macys. Cora helped get Molly ready and dressed her in cherry red dress and shiny black shoes. Cora wore a emerald green dress and a matching hair ribbon in her hair. Finally, after everyone was ready, they headed out to catch the train for Macys. . Jack let Molly walk for a while but then she got cranky and he had to pick her up. Then she started crying for her mother and Jack didn't know what to do. He tried to calm her down as best as he could and then Cora took over and managed to convince Molly to calm down and the rest of the train ride was quiet. Then she asked the question that Jack had been waiting for.
" Where's mom?"
" She had to go to grandma's house" Jack answered quickly
Since it was the day before Christmas Eve, Macys was packed with last minute shoppers and parents taking their little ones to see Santa. Jack felt guilty about coming here without Rose. Especially after, he saw all the other families there with both the mother and the father present.
" Here. I'll take her," said Cora as she took Molly's hand and led her to the long line in front of Santa. Jack smiled as he saw the girls walk off together. Cora had to grow up quickly, too quickly he thought. After all, she lost both parents by the time she was nine years old.
Meanwhile, Cora and Molly finally got to see Santa. Molly was a little surprised at the sight of the man in the red and white suit and looked up at her big sister for support.
" It's ok, it's just Santa. He won't hurt you, he's nice" said Cora
Then Molly climbed into Santa's lap and they took a picture. Afterwards, it was Cora's turn to talk to Santa.
" What do you want for Christmas little girl?" asked Santa
" I want my mom and dad to stop fighting and my mom home on Christmas" responded Cora.
Santa looked a little shocked because usually the kids asked him for new bikes and dolls and stuff for themselves, this little girl was one of the few who didn't. Then Cora hopped off Santa's lap, took Molly's hand, and walked back to Jack.
" Well did you girls ask Santa for anything special?" asked Jack
Molly just nodded and Cora said yes and hoped that she would get what she asked for.