FISHER HOME
"You're sounding awfully optimistic
all of a sudden," Jason says. Now that he thinks about it, he can see some
sort of change in Molly, too -- something has been different in the past
few days.
She shrugs, trying to remain nonchalant,
but despite her best efforts can't keep that flutter of excitement hidden.
"Sometimes things just ... fall into place."
The statement is loaded for Jason,
whose shock manifests itself immediately. "You mean --
you and Brent? What
happened?"
"I think he and Sarah are finally
wrapping things up. Not that she's handled it very well, but still ...
Their marriage is finally coming to a close. And I've had some really good
talks with him lately."
"Good talks, how?"
Molly hesitates, but then blurts
out in a rush: "I told Brent how I feel. And he said that he feels the
same way."
As much as Jason wants to be happy
for her, he can't, not really. "Mol, that doesn't mean you're just gonna
have this free and open path now. I mean, even once the divorce goes through,
he's still gonna be our sister's ex-husband. That's not exactly a relationship
you can dive right into, you know?"
"I do know. Brent and I talked about
that. But even so -- just knowing that I was right all this time, that
his feelings for me really are as strong as mine for him -- it gives me
a weird sort of hope."
"Well ... good. As long as you keep
in mind that Sarah is still and probably always will be a part of this--"
"It's firmly implanted there, don't
worry," she says, frustration showing through even though she tries to
curb it. "But it finally feels like I'm getting my life in order, and it
feels incredible. Speaking of which ..."
"What?"
"Once everyone gets here, I've got
an announcement to make."
"Huh? About what?"
She holds up her hands. "You'll just
have to wait."
"Aw, c'mon," he begs, slipping right
back into obnoxious-little-brother mode. "Give me a hint."
"No, no, a little suspense never
killed anyone." She flashes a victorious smile and stands. "And on that
note, I've got to go finish getting myself together."
"So sorry to interrupt your six-hour
preparation ritual."
"I've always got time for my little
bro," she says as she slips out of the room. "Even when he's pesky and
tries to get smart with me ..."
"I do what I can!" he calls down
the hall after her.
He moves back to the stereo and flips
the Christmas music back on, giving himself a final once-over in the mirror.
"Nothin' like a family Christmas," he says to himself as he shakes his
head with amusement.
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