Book Series: Gables of Legacy (Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton)
Publishing Date: 2002
Author: Anita Stansfield
Publisher: Covenant Communications, Inc.
Category: LDS Contemporary Romance
Point of View: Third Person Limited- Tamra
Chapter Count: 9
Page Count: 149
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Point of View: Third Person Limited- Tamra
Chapter Count: 9
Page Count: 149
No dedication
Prologue
This is nothing but a recap of Vol. 1 The Guardian-Michael and Emily Hamilton invited Tamra Banks to come live with them at their Australian home where she fell in love with their only son, Jess, who attempted suicide which Tamra prevented. Months passed. At first, Jess seemed to be recovering well but as he refused to take their relationship to the next level, Tamra finally told him she was leaving. Jess left instead. Tamra soon followed. Jess found himself and returned home a new man, ready to progress with his life and his relationship with Tamra. Discovering she'd left, he quickly tracked her down on the same plane about to take off for the States where he gave Tamra the shock of her life...
Chapter 1
After twelve hours in the air, the plane is about to land at LAX airport, Los Angeles, CA where they will change planes for Minnesota. Tamra wakes up, remembers she has Jess back in her life and smiles as he kisses her. She can't wait to show him around her hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Jess pays for two separate motel rooms and they check in to rest. We are reminded that Tamra is tall with long red hair. One of the things Jess loves about her is her conservative, wholesome appearance: except for a touch of lipstick, Tamra wears no makeup and is modest in her dress. While Jess is six feet tall, he doesn't mind when Tamra wears high heels. With his blue-green eyes, longish dark wavy hair, loaded with money and total commitment to her, Tamra knows she's found quite a catch.
Tamra admits she's apprehensive about contacting her mother. She's glad she has Jess to hold her hand. After breakfast, they decide to kill some time by shopping at Target for the winter clothes they forgot to pack. Jess throws in extra items like junk food and even a Lego set declaring he needs something to play with which is kinda cute.
Next, Jess insists they stop at a respectable jewelers so he can purchase an official engagement ring (Don't worry, he can afford it!) for Tamra. She's a little mad, at first, until she sees the perfect ring-tasteful, elegant and not the least bit flamboyant. Jess tells her an "eight cow wife" deserves an "eight cow ring." Because Tamra never took seminary in high school, having converted to the church later in life, the Johnny Lingo reference flies completely over her head but Jess is happy to explain.
At last, they are ready to enter the seedy bar owned by Tamra's mom. Because it is mid-afternoon, Tamra knows this is the best time to visit because there will be no customers. They go in and make themselves known. Tamra's mother is smoking, doing the daily crossword, while her older brother, Mel, is every bit the proverbial bartender, polishing shot glasses.
When they realize this red-headed woman is their sister and daughter, Tamra's mom, Myrna, just smirks "Hope you didn't come here asking for money!" and takes another drag on her cigarette. Her brother is more open, offering them drinks on the house. Jess orders two ginger ales ignoring the sarcastic remark about Mormons and their non-alcoholic habits.
Chapter 2
Myrna, (what a name!) is cordial but it's obvious she was completely unprepared for her estranged daughter to walk back into her life like this and with a MAN to boot! She listens to Tamra's story of what she's been doing all these years and all she accomplished. Learning Jess is disgustingly rich, Myrna admits maybe her daughter hasn't been wasting her time all these years after all, much to Tamra's disgust as she points out there's a lot more to men than the pathetic examples her mother entertained: relationships are more than just superficial looks or money and perhaps it's time they were leaving.
No handshakes or hugs. Awkward. Tamra and Jess exit the building wondering if this visit accomplished anything. They get dinner and return to their rooms for some much needed sleep. Tamra's big emotional meltdown over seeing her abusive mother can wait until tomorrow where Tamra cries for a long time in Jess' arms which lasts many pages as they re-hash the issues.
They order pizza and dance to music on Tamra's laptop. Jess tells her he spoke to his parents in Australia earlier today and took the liberty of setting their wedding date for after New Years at the Sydney temple. That way all his family and extended family can come out both for the holiday and their big event. Tamra agrees with Emily and Michael-it's a brilliant plan.
Chapter 3
After breakfast at a favorite local spot, Tamra and Jess get in their rental car so Tamra can take him on a special "lake and river" drive. Jess suggests while Tamra is here, she should keep going and try and contact her biological father.
At first, Tamra hates the idea. Myrna could never stop talking about what a horrible jerk her father was and since Tamra only saw him a grand total of two times growing up, she never had any choice but to believe all the awful things her mother said about him. Why open more old wounds?
They go to Walker Art Museum to think things over, then get take out to eat in their room, ending their day with a late swim in the motel's indoor pool (Um, I doubt they remembered to pack bathing suits. Did they go skinny dipping? *snort*).
Myrna is her usual pessimistic self again when they show up at the bar at the same time the following day where Myrna reluctantly gives them the information they need to locate that good-for-nothing Brady Banks. He's working in St. Paul and it turns out he's hardly a loser.
Tamra's father is now head foreman for a large, prestigious, construction company. At the site, someone summons Brady, a distinguished looking man with reddish hair, who is amazed to see his little Tamra Sue, all grown up and engaged to be married. He engulfs her in a big hug, shakes Jess' hand and insists they meet him at a nice restaurant for dinner so they can catch up.
There's a woman at the table when they arrive. Brady has been happily remarried nine years to Claudia who had children from a previous marriage. Once his divorce and custody rights were finalized, Brady spent several years drinking and letting his life go down the toilet until one day, he woke up and decided to make some major life changes. It was at an AA meeting he met Claudia and they just hit if off. Her teenage children accepted him and he stepped into his new role of being a husband and father to his new family.
The meal over, Brady asks if they'd like to follow them to meet his mother who is living in a care center. Tamra starts to cry. She has a grandmother! She has a family!
Chapter 4
At the care center, Grandma Banks' eyes light up when her son introduces her to Tamra and Jess. She suffered a stroke and can't move or speak but, sitting in her wheelchair, her eyes indicate she can understand everything they're saying to her. Tamra falls in love with her immediately.
Last, they follow Brady and Claudia's car back to their house where Tamra is moved seeing framed photographs of herself and Mel as young children prominently displayed on an end table by the sofa.
Her father makes a long speech about how he fought her mother for some kind of visitation rights since Myrna insisted on full custody. The legal fees and lawyer bills were what really drove him back to the bottle. He tried, he really did, but Myrna was so nasty he finally conceded and went crawling back to his mother's basement where he lived for several years, mooching off her, until she forced him to get up, get a life, a job and go to AA. He obeyed his mother and ended up with this fairy tale happy ending; a shiny, new life.
Which never included her. Tamra points out. Why?!
Jess takes Tamra's hand as she starts sobbing. Brady looks very uncomfortable as he learns his little Tamra Sue did not grow up in a loving, secure environment thanks to that witch he married. He'd hoped, by giving into Myrna's selfish custody battle, his ex-wife would change into a nice mom. He'd convinced himself his children's lives were better without him in it. He's heartbroken now to learn Tamra was so miserable growing up, not to mention the sexual abuse she suffered from all of Myrna's live-in boyfriends.
Tamra tells him not to think about it. It's in the past. She's ready to put it behind her. And they really must be going now.
Jess and Tamra talk for awhile back in the motel room before retiring to their own beds. They call her father the next morning, intending to apologize for the awkward conversation but Brady and Claudia graciously invite them to breakfast instead. (Today is Saturday.) They return to the house where Tamra apologizes for yesterday's emotion, she's feeling much better now and, once she put herself in Brady's shoes, has a better understanding of the decisions he made.
With Christmas just around the corner, the four adults come up with a lovely idea to make up for all the missed holidays-they will have their own Christmas celebration while Tamra and Jess are in town. Claudia loves to decorate early anyway. They agree Monday will be "Christmas Eve" and Tuesday will be Christmas. They'll trim the tree, bake cookies, exchange gifts and eat a big Christmas dinner. All burst into laughter in anticipation of their fun plans.
Chapter 5
The conversation continues: Jess and Tamra express their regret to Brady and Claudia why they can't come over early and spend the day with them because tomorrow is Sunday and they were planning on attending church. So far, religion hasn't been a main topic of conversation. Tamra's dad and stepmom are good people but organized religion just hasn't been a big part of their life. Jess and Tamra say goodbye promising to come over for Sunday lunch tomorrow afternoon.
Now, Jess and Tamra have some serious shopping to do and how lucky for them they just happen to be in the city that's home to the biggest shopping center in the country, The Mall of America. It's so big, it has an amusement park inside. Jess and Tamra browse many stores, ride the roller coaster and browse some more but Tamra is stumped as to what to buy her new family. After a few helpful suggestions from Jess, they purchase a koala bear (Australia, get it?) new journals, and stationary as a reminder that while email is nice, there's nothing like getting a real, old-fashioned snail mail letter. For Grandma, Tamra picks out a crystal heart to hang in a sunny window to brighten up a room, like in Pollyanna. They'll print off all the family history charts Tamra spent the last few years putting together on her laptop and get them professionally bound-one copy for Brady and Claudia, another for Grandma. They'll love it!
They've also been invited to an LDS family's home for dinner tonight, they supported Tamra on her mission and when she called to let them know she was in town, they insisted she come over.
After church the next day, Jess and Tamra spend a delightful evening helping the Banks decorate for Christmas. They all agree the star on top of the Christmas tree symbolizes a guiding light through a world of darkness. They bake lots of Christmas goodies (that braided bread with cherry filling sounds good!) and have a wonderful time visiting.
It occurs to Tamra the next day, "Christmas Eve," they need to go back to the mall to buy one last gift. She noticed yesterday, her father and Claudia don't have a nativity set and what better way to share their Christian beliefs in a non-offensive way by presenting them with such a gift? (Good thing they have the money as any decent set will cost at least $200.) They have it gift wrapped and, along with all the other gifts, now wrapped, drive directly to the Banks' residence.
Claudia invited her now grown children and their families over. Jess and Tamra don't mind this at all. Everyone gets along splendidly. After eating a big, delicious dinner, they play games and eat more of the goodies baked yesterday.
It is snowing on "Christmas morning" but this isn't Utah snow so Jess can't build a snowman. They drive over to the house for the gift exchange, instead, where Jess and Tamra receive matching Minnesota sweatshirts, a gift card to a nice restaurant in the city and tickets to the symphony tomorrow evening before they fly out.
Brady and Claudia love their gifts and are touched at the beautiful nativity. They are also impressed by the genealogy books. Tamra shows them lines going all the way back to the early 1400's and they explain their Mormon beliefs of temple work for the dead and eternal families.
They all visit Grandma in the care center. Her long, warm glance at Tamra makes it obvious she loves her two gifts. Everyone gets a little weepy.
The adults return to the house for more games and refreshments. All agree this has been a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together as a family. Brady and Claudia are also pleased to announce that, after talking it over, decided they can afford to take time off, using money they had set aside, on a trip to Australia for the wedding.
Chapter 6
After tearful goodbyes, it is especially hard for Tamra to say farewell to Grandma as she suspects it's the last time she'll see her alive. Jess and Tamra return to their motel room where Tamra impulsively decides they need to make one last trip to the store before they leave town. They go back to the copy center, then to Target, wrap the gifts in Christmas paper and get in the car.
At Myrna's bar, mid-afternoon, they find Tamra's mom and Mel in their usual places. Mel is surprised and pleased to open a Kingdom Lego set complete with knights and a fire breathing dragon. Tamra remembered Mel always asking for Legos during Christmas when they were growing up but never getting any. Tamra always wanted an Easy Bake Oven! (Remember this, because it's important later.) Myrna is puzzled over the family history charts, offended Tamra would go out of her way to buy them gifts they don't really need. She stops chain smoking long enough to suggest, with cold indifference, they should go now.
Hurt, Tamra is understandably quiet during the drive back to the motel where she demands the keys, gets back in the car and drives off alone. She's just not in the mood to talk to Jess right now. Wandering around the city, Tamra finally ends up at the care center where Brady finds her. He tells his daughter happiness is always within her grasp, all she has to do is reach out and take it. Tamra presses her face to her father's shoulder and sobs.
Jess and Tamra fly out the next day, arriving in Salt Lake City because Tamra's never been here while Jess served his mission here, but first, they need to drive down to Provo where Jess has several boxes stored in the garage of his ex-girlfriend/fiancée's parents' house. They aren't here (mission) but Heather, the ex-girlfriend, is! She's happily married and visibly pregnant with short blonde hair and wearing lots of makeup and jewelry. She is pleased to meet Tamra while Jess is clearly uncomfortable, especially when Heather asks about the suicide attempt-she admits she called the hospital and got all the details by claiming to be one of his sisters. Relieved to know she wasn't the cause, leaves them to collect the boxes in the garage. Jess cannot get away fast enough.
Chapter 7
It's too early to visit any friends or family, since nobody's home-school/work-so Jess drives to the office of Sean O'Hara, family counselor and psychiatrist. It's really good to see him again (he's one of my favorite recurring characters). Sean is very happy to see Jess doing so much better, that his phone call therapy worked and that Jess is engaged to be married. They must all go out to dinner, soon.
Back in the car, Jess notices Tamra is troubled but she won't tell him what's really bothering her, not that she doesn't have a long list of things to be stressing out over already. Tamra admits she's struggling with unkind feelings toward her mother, repressed anger resurfacing, old wounds opened after their visits which did not lead to any reconciliation between them.
They stay with Allison in her Provo home. Her husband and children are excited to have company. Then, out of nowhere, a fever knocks Tamra out (a relapse of what she caught on her mission?) and she is bedridden for over a week, delirious, dreaming strange dreams of being back on the family ranch in Australia wearing Victorian clothing and chatting with ancestor Jess while Alexa rides around the race track.
Chapter 8
When Tamra wakes up, Jess informs her it's almost Thanksgiving and they will be spending it here at Allison's who absolutely insists they stay. Sean comes over to visit. Tamra doesn't appreciate being patronized until Jess explains he was concerned by Tamra's outbursts over her repressed feelings and thought she should talk to a professional. Sean tells Tamra his own story, very similar to hers and Jess' how he was able to forgive both himself and his father who kicked him out after he joined the church.
Tamra feels well enough a few days later to go outside and build a snowman with Jess who acts just like a little boy which makes her laugh. Allison takes them to her in-laws home where they have the opportunity to take a real sleigh ride pulled by real horses and jingle bells.
Next stop is Northern California where Jess' other sister, Alexa, meets them in Sacramento and drives them to her home where they stay and enjoy another nice visit with her husband and children. Micheal phones during this time especially to talk to Tamra. Jess told him of her struggles and he has some personal wisdom to share from his own grandfather, Michael Hamilton, who overcame horrible childhood abuse to become the great man everyone admired. He relates the advice the original Michael gave him-that dysfunctional cycles in families can end, if one learns the true meaning of forgiveness. Tamra knows she can rise above her own abuse too. She pens a quick letter to her mother, letting her know she's forgiven her for everything and mails it before they board the plane overseas.
Chapter 9
Back in Australia, Tamra never thought to ask Jess how they would get home from the airport and laughs in delight when Jess informs her he's been a certified pilot for years, he just never needed to use it until now.
Tamra's car is still parked at Aunt Rhea's who will be happy to drive it to Queensland for the wedding next month. This is all taken care of over the phone. When they reach the station and the family mansion, Evelyn is very happy to see them both, so are Michael and Emily. The wedding plans come together very quickly. Tamra enjoys Christmas, especially the tradition of taking a horse drawn wagon filled with gifts over to the boys' home.
But the very best present Tamra receives arrives in the mail from her mother, Myrna. After double checking it for bomb threats, (kidding!) Tamra is moved to tears when she opens an Easy Bake Oven along with a note. Myrna regrets her behavior during their visit, was glad to get her letter of forgiveness and hopes they might be friends from now on.
It's another Festivus miracle! And another happy
THE END
Which never included her. Tamra points out. Why?!
Jess takes Tamra's hand as she starts sobbing. Brady looks very uncomfortable as he learns his little Tamra Sue did not grow up in a loving, secure environment thanks to that witch he married. He'd hoped, by giving into Myrna's selfish custody battle, his ex-wife would change into a nice mom. He'd convinced himself his children's lives were better without him in it. He's heartbroken now to learn Tamra was so miserable growing up, not to mention the sexual abuse she suffered from all of Myrna's live-in boyfriends.
Tamra tells him not to think about it. It's in the past. She's ready to put it behind her. And they really must be going now.
Jess and Tamra talk for awhile back in the motel room before retiring to their own beds. They call her father the next morning, intending to apologize for the awkward conversation but Brady and Claudia graciously invite them to breakfast instead. (Today is Saturday.) They return to the house where Tamra apologizes for yesterday's emotion, she's feeling much better now and, once she put herself in Brady's shoes, has a better understanding of the decisions he made.
With Christmas just around the corner, the four adults come up with a lovely idea to make up for all the missed holidays-they will have their own Christmas celebration while Tamra and Jess are in town. Claudia loves to decorate early anyway. They agree Monday will be "Christmas Eve" and Tuesday will be Christmas. They'll trim the tree, bake cookies, exchange gifts and eat a big Christmas dinner. All burst into laughter in anticipation of their fun plans.
Chapter 5
The conversation continues: Jess and Tamra express their regret to Brady and Claudia why they can't come over early and spend the day with them because tomorrow is Sunday and they were planning on attending church. So far, religion hasn't been a main topic of conversation. Tamra's dad and stepmom are good people but organized religion just hasn't been a big part of their life. Jess and Tamra say goodbye promising to come over for Sunday lunch tomorrow afternoon.
Now, Jess and Tamra have some serious shopping to do and how lucky for them they just happen to be in the city that's home to the biggest shopping center in the country, The Mall of America. It's so big, it has an amusement park inside. Jess and Tamra browse many stores, ride the roller coaster and browse some more but Tamra is stumped as to what to buy her new family. After a few helpful suggestions from Jess, they purchase a koala bear (Australia, get it?) new journals, and stationary as a reminder that while email is nice, there's nothing like getting a real, old-fashioned snail mail letter. For Grandma, Tamra picks out a crystal heart to hang in a sunny window to brighten up a room, like in Pollyanna. They'll print off all the family history charts Tamra spent the last few years putting together on her laptop and get them professionally bound-one copy for Brady and Claudia, another for Grandma. They'll love it!
They've also been invited to an LDS family's home for dinner tonight, they supported Tamra on her mission and when she called to let them know she was in town, they insisted she come over.
After church the next day, Jess and Tamra spend a delightful evening helping the Banks decorate for Christmas. They all agree the star on top of the Christmas tree symbolizes a guiding light through a world of darkness. They bake lots of Christmas goodies (that braided bread with cherry filling sounds good!) and have a wonderful time visiting.
It occurs to Tamra the next day, "Christmas Eve," they need to go back to the mall to buy one last gift. She noticed yesterday, her father and Claudia don't have a nativity set and what better way to share their Christian beliefs in a non-offensive way by presenting them with such a gift? (Good thing they have the money as any decent set will cost at least $200.) They have it gift wrapped and, along with all the other gifts, now wrapped, drive directly to the Banks' residence.
Claudia invited her now grown children and their families over. Jess and Tamra don't mind this at all. Everyone gets along splendidly. After eating a big, delicious dinner, they play games and eat more of the goodies baked yesterday.
It is snowing on "Christmas morning" but this isn't Utah snow so Jess can't build a snowman. They drive over to the house for the gift exchange, instead, where Jess and Tamra receive matching Minnesota sweatshirts, a gift card to a nice restaurant in the city and tickets to the symphony tomorrow evening before they fly out.
Brady and Claudia love their gifts and are touched at the beautiful nativity. They are also impressed by the genealogy books. Tamra shows them lines going all the way back to the early 1400's and they explain their Mormon beliefs of temple work for the dead and eternal families.
They all visit Grandma in the care center. Her long, warm glance at Tamra makes it obvious she loves her two gifts. Everyone gets a little weepy.
The adults return to the house for more games and refreshments. All agree this has been a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together as a family. Brady and Claudia are also pleased to announce that, after talking it over, decided they can afford to take time off, using money they had set aside, on a trip to Australia for the wedding.
Chapter 6
After tearful goodbyes, it is especially hard for Tamra to say farewell to Grandma as she suspects it's the last time she'll see her alive. Jess and Tamra return to their motel room where Tamra impulsively decides they need to make one last trip to the store before they leave town. They go back to the copy center, then to Target, wrap the gifts in Christmas paper and get in the car.
At Myrna's bar, mid-afternoon, they find Tamra's mom and Mel in their usual places. Mel is surprised and pleased to open a Kingdom Lego set complete with knights and a fire breathing dragon. Tamra remembered Mel always asking for Legos during Christmas when they were growing up but never getting any. Tamra always wanted an Easy Bake Oven! (Remember this, because it's important later.) Myrna is puzzled over the family history charts, offended Tamra would go out of her way to buy them gifts they don't really need. She stops chain smoking long enough to suggest, with cold indifference, they should go now.
Hurt, Tamra is understandably quiet during the drive back to the motel where she demands the keys, gets back in the car and drives off alone. She's just not in the mood to talk to Jess right now. Wandering around the city, Tamra finally ends up at the care center where Brady finds her. He tells his daughter happiness is always within her grasp, all she has to do is reach out and take it. Tamra presses her face to her father's shoulder and sobs.
Jess and Tamra fly out the next day, arriving in Salt Lake City because Tamra's never been here while Jess served his mission here, but first, they need to drive down to Provo where Jess has several boxes stored in the garage of his ex-girlfriend/fiancée's parents' house. They aren't here (mission) but Heather, the ex-girlfriend, is! She's happily married and visibly pregnant with short blonde hair and wearing lots of makeup and jewelry. She is pleased to meet Tamra while Jess is clearly uncomfortable, especially when Heather asks about the suicide attempt-she admits she called the hospital and got all the details by claiming to be one of his sisters. Relieved to know she wasn't the cause, leaves them to collect the boxes in the garage. Jess cannot get away fast enough.
Chapter 7
It's too early to visit any friends or family, since nobody's home-school/work-so Jess drives to the office of Sean O'Hara, family counselor and psychiatrist. It's really good to see him again (he's one of my favorite recurring characters). Sean is very happy to see Jess doing so much better, that his phone call therapy worked and that Jess is engaged to be married. They must all go out to dinner, soon.
Back in the car, Jess notices Tamra is troubled but she won't tell him what's really bothering her, not that she doesn't have a long list of things to be stressing out over already. Tamra admits she's struggling with unkind feelings toward her mother, repressed anger resurfacing, old wounds opened after their visits which did not lead to any reconciliation between them.
They stay with Allison in her Provo home. Her husband and children are excited to have company. Then, out of nowhere, a fever knocks Tamra out (a relapse of what she caught on her mission?) and she is bedridden for over a week, delirious, dreaming strange dreams of being back on the family ranch in Australia wearing Victorian clothing and chatting with ancestor Jess while Alexa rides around the race track.
Chapter 8
When Tamra wakes up, Jess informs her it's almost Thanksgiving and they will be spending it here at Allison's who absolutely insists they stay. Sean comes over to visit. Tamra doesn't appreciate being patronized until Jess explains he was concerned by Tamra's outbursts over her repressed feelings and thought she should talk to a professional. Sean tells Tamra his own story, very similar to hers and Jess' how he was able to forgive both himself and his father who kicked him out after he joined the church.
Tamra feels well enough a few days later to go outside and build a snowman with Jess who acts just like a little boy which makes her laugh. Allison takes them to her in-laws home where they have the opportunity to take a real sleigh ride pulled by real horses and jingle bells.
Next stop is Northern California where Jess' other sister, Alexa, meets them in Sacramento and drives them to her home where they stay and enjoy another nice visit with her husband and children. Micheal phones during this time especially to talk to Tamra. Jess told him of her struggles and he has some personal wisdom to share from his own grandfather, Michael Hamilton, who overcame horrible childhood abuse to become the great man everyone admired. He relates the advice the original Michael gave him-that dysfunctional cycles in families can end, if one learns the true meaning of forgiveness. Tamra knows she can rise above her own abuse too. She pens a quick letter to her mother, letting her know she's forgiven her for everything and mails it before they board the plane overseas.
Chapter 9
Back in Australia, Tamra never thought to ask Jess how they would get home from the airport and laughs in delight when Jess informs her he's been a certified pilot for years, he just never needed to use it until now.
Tamra's car is still parked at Aunt Rhea's who will be happy to drive it to Queensland for the wedding next month. This is all taken care of over the phone. When they reach the station and the family mansion, Evelyn is very happy to see them both, so are Michael and Emily. The wedding plans come together very quickly. Tamra enjoys Christmas, especially the tradition of taking a horse drawn wagon filled with gifts over to the boys' home.
But the very best present Tamra receives arrives in the mail from her mother, Myrna. After double checking it for bomb threats, (kidding!) Tamra is moved to tears when she opens an Easy Bake Oven along with a note. Myrna regrets her behavior during their visit, was glad to get her letter of forgiveness and hopes they might be friends from now on.
It's another Festivus miracle! And another happy
THE END
