"It'll be so much fun!" The kids echo. "Don't forget to bring flannel PJ's. It's tradition. We set up lights and Christmas decorations. Oh, and we sing Christmas carols as well. Everyone will have a great time." Theresecontinues with a wide smile.Before she can take it any further, Celine jumps back in. "Eddy and Mia are coming too. It'll be a whole big party." "Wonderful." Rene continues to watch Celine. Despite the fact that his ex-wife and children are in the room, she can't help but feel like it's just the two of them. It's been too long since they got alone time. More than a week now and considering all the Christmas preparation that's about to go into action, all her family flying in, and everything else to take care of, it's probably going to be another week and that's if they can get a stolen moment together at the party. Celine bites her lip and looks down, trying to control her thought before they cross the line of no return, where she'll end up flustered and bothered for the next few days before she can finally settle down and ease into something close to normal. "Well, we have plenty to do, don't we Celine?" Her mother reminds. "Yes. Right. Sorry." She gives Rene one more long look before heading out with her mother. She can hear Rene open the package of food and shoots her mom a glare. "Really? The whole family?" "It would have been rude to only invite him, Celine. You know that. We have to make sure that everyone feels included. It's Christmas.
