"Three weeks till Santa comes Auntie Hayz" Madison yelled bursting through the front door "really.well you better make sure to be a good girl then.cause remember Santa's watching" I replied as I pulled a tray of cup cakes out of the oven "hi mom" I said as she gave me a hug "hi sweetie" she replied smiling "where's uncle Jeff?" Madison asked tugging on my shirt "he's outside" I replied as she took off out the back door.

"So how are you two going?" mom asked as she helped me wash up "were ok.why what's Amy said?" I asked "nothing dear I was just asking" she replied "sure mom I believe you.so what's wrong with Darren anyway?" I asked changing the subject "well his work booked a last minute trip for him to go to Japan.and he has to stay there for a month" she replied as I drained the sink "serious.well that's good and all but what about Maddie?.who's going to look after her while he's gone? Please don't tell me he was thinking about leaving her with the Melissa lady" I said looking at her "no Melissa didn't even come up.I'm going to mind her" she replied as I wiped my hands "are you sure.I mean with you being sick and all" I brought up as she sighed "yes I'm sure.and I'm not sick its just allergies.you just worry too much" she replied picking up her coffee mug and walking over to the table.

"He's not out there" Madison yelled from the back door "I don't know where he is then" I called back as I heard heavy footsteps up the hall "well can I have something to eat?" she asked moping into the kitchen "no were going home in a minute" mom replied as Madison pouted "But Grandma." she started to protest "no butt's...go get your things" mom replied sternly as Madison reluctantly picked up her toys "you sure you don't want to stay for dinner" I asked walking them to the door "positive.ill see you tomorrow night for dinner" she replied giving me a kiss and a hug before getting in the car and driving off.

"Was that your mom?" Jeff asked walking into the house covered in mud "yes.JEFFREY!.get outside NOW!" I practically yelled "its only a little bit of mud" he protested "only a little bit.what have you been doing rolling around in it?" I said as he slid his boots and shirt off "there can I come in now?" he asked questioningly as I nodded "thankyou.so what did yah mom want anyway?" he said walking in and straight up the stairs "just came round to chat not much" I replied following him up "why didn't you come get me?" he asked again "I did I sent Maddie out looking for you.but she said she couldn't find yah" I replied bundling up his filthy clothes into a pile so they were ready to carry down to the washing "ill do them leave em there" he said wrapping a towel around himself with a devilish smile on his face "I think its best if I do it.at least I know the washing machine will still be in one piece" I replied smiling as he wrapped his arms around me " I didn't mean to blow it up last time" he replied as I laughed.