The snow fell softly outside the warm living room window.
Sarah adjusted the bright red bows on the green Christmas tree.
Her holiday party was finally starting after weeks of careful planning.
She wanted every detail to be absolutely perfect for her family.
Her baby daughter Lily sat happily in her wooden high chair.
Lily giggled while chewing on a soft rubber toy ring.
Sarah smiled brightly as she wiped small crumbs off the tray.
The front doorbell rang with a sudden loud and cheerful chime.
Sarah walked quickly to the heavy wooden front door to open it.
Her sister Jessica stepped inside wearing a bright mustard yellow sweater.
Jessica: Merry Christmas to my favorite family in the whole world!
Sarah: I am so glad you could make it early tonight!
Jessica hung her heavy winter coat in the hallway closet near the door.
She walked into the dining room where the long table was set.
Golden light from the chandelier reflected off the fancy glass plates.
Jessica looked down at little Lily sitting near the big green tree.
Jessica: She is getting so big so fast these days, Sarah.
Sarah: She is growing faster than we can keep up with.
Sarah walked toward the busy kitchen to check on the hot roast oven.
She left Jessica alone in the dining room with little Lily for a minute.
Jessica stood near the high chair with a cold look on her face.
She reached toward the baby toy resting on the wooden tray.
Lily reached out her small hands to hold onto her toy tightly.
Jessica pulled the plastic toy away with a harsh and quick motion.
Lily started to whine softly as she missed her sweet favorite plaything.
Jessica leaned down close to the baby with a strict and tight frown.
Jessica: You need to learn how to share your fancy things, kid.
She raised her hand sharply and pushed the wooden tray very hard.
The heavy high chair rattled loudly against the shiny hardwood floor plates.
Lily screamed out in total shock and began to cry very loudly.
Sarah heard the high distress scream from the hot kitchen counter area.
She dropped her oven mitts immediately and ran back toward the room.
Her heart pounded wildly inside her chest as she moved super fast.