Christmas with Sam: teddy-pov
Sam and I end the school week before Christmas. My grades are up; even Phoebe grades are up. She seems more focused on grade than being cool, in fashion, or liked. Aunt Mia had a long talk with her at the hospital with Debra. Aunt Mia the ultimate fashionista is brilliant, talented, has a successful America Restaurant in Paris, and a loving vice-director of the British Royal Bank for a husband. She reminded Phoebe (GPA 3.0) she graduated with a 3.90 GPA, Elliot GPA 3.87. Christian GPA3.89, from High school and college, and graduated with honor from two cooking schools in Paris. Sam is having a definite effect on us, Mom is happy with the boost in grades.
Debra is out the Hospital and living with Jonas at his place. The tragedy has moved their relationship to the next level; he's pushing for the living arrangement to become permanent. The Holiday fly by as Grand's shepherded us and Mary, and many of the band members to all the shows, and events. They did the House up big for the Holiday. Many band members like Mary are blinded, in awe by the scope of the season. She's fallen head over heels for a Doctor, one of Grace's protégés, grandson of Carrick Partner. He becomes a fixture at the house and with Mary. Even going to shows with the Band. Sam is like a little child, awed by the season, finding joy and happiness has we build memories.
Her mother called Christmas Eve, I took the call. What a spiteful hate filled rant. I wait and tell after the weekend. She mad, but happy it didn't spoil the holiday.
Grace had a blowout party for the Band. Lonnie attended fresh out of Rehab, apologizing, and sorry for all the pain she caused Mary and the Band. Beatrice Townsworth has quit rehab, the band, and gone to LA to pursue a solo career. The hit of the party turns out to be the Lady's, singing nonstop Christmas tunes and forcing everyone in to cheerful mood. Grace and Carrick have presents under the tree for everyone. Sam and I get a set of Promise rings. Mary and Devon get a set of matching scarves.
Christmas day, I sneak Sam out of the Manor; kidnapping her to Smuggler Beach and Bitterroot Falls for the day. We stay in a coastal B&B for the night. The night is magical as the stars' rain down, crystal clear night, heavenly splendor in Sam naked arms. I wish the world would freeze and never more move from this place and time. The parents aren't happy, but the Grand's are. Sam on my arm on the drive home as de-aged. She looks and acts like the teenager she is, and not the adult she's been force into.
Remising about the first Christmas: teddy-pov: Christmas has come and gone, the holiday was spent in the wonder of children's eyes and young adult without the experience. Mary had never known a truly happy season. Grace and Carrick took her out an enjoy rediscovery of the holiday thru her wonder and passions. Mary was growing so fast within the Love of Carrick and Grace. At a Holiday lightshow, she met Devon Henderson, middle grandson of Carrick partner, and doctor at Graces hospital. A quiet, brilliant, lonely young man of twenty-five. Mary fell in love and Devon became obsessed with Mary. On Valentine's Day, they announced their engagement. In December, they married, Carrick walk her down the aisle. The new Grey kids six foster kids attended. She continues to perform in the Band with the Goths. Devon became a fixture with her as German Goth scientist, leather pants, white leather lab coat over a graphic t-shirt, with a full mad scientist head mask.