Mom whipped up some of her homemade eggnog. Tommy was even allowed a touch of rum in his for the occasion. He didn't really like it but he drank it to...feel grown up.They sang carols while Dad played the piano. Of course Tommy had to play a few tunes and Lindsey sang. Mom and Dad could never resist showing off their talented "angels."After the festivities Lindsey was nodding off. "Let's get you off to bed honey," said Dad.He nodded to Mom who followed him upstairs. While she tucked the girl into. "I see." Do I have your blessing?" Jordan asked. That's all he wanted to know."Yes, by all means," Martin said without hesitation. "I would like to walk her down the aisle if that's what she wants, but I don't have to. Maybe I better have a talk with her," he looked at the clock and realized it was midmorning. "I'll take her to lunch."Jordan nodded. "Whatever you think is best."This time when Martin took Angel to lunch he let her choose the restaurant and she chose one near Jordan's office. Now if you don't like that, go back to Human Resources, and tell them I am not that desperate, that I need to have someone like you around. I am far too busy to be pestered by female adolescent prima donna's. Goodbye. Now go out to the room next door, and if you wish to stay come back in ten minutes with an apology, and some tangible proof that you are not just a foul mouth harridan..."She looked shocked as she picked up her bag, and swished out of the room letting the door bang behind her.. " Thanks," I replied before hanging up.For once I was really looking forward to going to school on a Monday.I was that keen to get to school that I overslept, which put me late starting my paper round and from then on it was a struggle to make up time. Instead of my usual leisurely stroll to school, with time to catch up on my notes, I made it with about two minutes to spare before the girls were due to arrive.I was still puffing as Helen's Trailblazer pulled up by the school gates. Three doors.