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CARMELA decided that it was time to get out of the house and explore Maplebrooks to see if anything had changed since her departure. In true festive fashion, she opted to start with picking out a tree. As the femme made slow strides around the tree lot, she took small sips of her warm apple cider. “Hm.. The bigger the tree, the bigger the mess and I don’t need that in my life right now.” She mumbled before her attention fell on the individual near her. “How do you pick out your Christmas trees?”

“Well I know my family used to go to the pine tree farm and pick the biggest tree they had the day of opening, but my tradition is putting up my fake tree. Less the hassle.” He says with both hands in his pockets. “Which one are you getting?” He asked. 

“It was only an hour flight, it wasn’t bad and first class wasn’t crowded and although I do enjoy these pleasantries of this conversation. Where is my brother?” ADRIAN got straight to the point and placed his hands in his pockets. It was his brother who convinced him to fly out so not seeing him was slightly upsetting him. 

ADRIAN greets IVY with a head nod and looks back at his sister in law. 

ADRIAN watches his brothers children run towards his direction, thinking they were coming to him he lowers himself down and opens his arm waiting to embrace them. As they run past him his expression goes blank and he gets himself off the ground, “I’ll remember this moment when I go Christmas shopping.” He laughs, “I mean it’s alright if you like cheesy.” He teases.