"Oh, that's all right," His reassures her, smile brightening, "I can get this part. I got some lights an' stuff in the truck but lemme go run an' get that stand an' I can show you how that goes."

He takes a step back away from the tree, eyeing it to make sure it's not going to topple over.

"Watch that for a minute. It starts to fall just go on an' let it, I'll be right back."

He checks the tree again then heads for the back door.