Tori Spelling's band-aid baby softening wicked grandmother

[greysfang]

With a grandchild on the way, Candy Spelling tells PEOPLE exclusively that she and estranged daughter Tori are trying to patch up their relationship.

“We have been in touch with each other and are in the process of communicating and working things out,” Candy Spelling says.

According to Tori’s brother (and Candy’s son), Randy Spelling, 28, “My sister and my mom have been communicating for the past few weeks” – and are planning to see each other soon.

“They are going to be there for each other and [Tori’s soon-to-arrive] baby. My mom is having a grandchild, and it puts things into perspective,” Randy says.

Randy adds that despite what has happened in the past, “No matter what, we are family, and they’re resolving things and getting back together. They are communicating, and it makes both of them happy. It’s definitely a mutual thing.”

On Monday’s Today, Tori, 33, also said she was hoping to reconcile with her mother but did not go into specifics.

The bad blood between mother and daughter seems to stem from a variety of factors – including the negative portrayal of the mother character in Tori’s VH1 sitcom So NoTORIous. Things worsened after Tori’s father Aaron Spelling died in June.

However, Randy, who stars in the A&E program Sons of Hollywood (debuting April 1), says that the imminent arrival of Tori’s baby with her husband Dean McDermott is helping ease the tension.

He says his mom is “so excited” about becoming a grandmother. “You always have that motherly instinct,” he says. “People can fight, but they love each other

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Um, yeah, right.

[ArmyWifey]

Good then maybe Tori can get what she deserves financially that is...

[aabbcc]

Considering that she didn't strike it rich when daddy died, I wonder if her cheating pig of a husband still benefitted financially for inseminating the fugly mutt.

[Moongirl]

Originally Posted by ArmyWifey

Good then maybe Tori can get what she deserves financially that is...

Originally Posted by aabbcc

Considering that she didn't strike it rich when daddy died, I wonder if her cheating pig of a husband still benefitted financially for inseminating the fugly mutt.

I saw that interview on the "Today" show, and she mentioned that the fact that she received "only" $800,000 was blown out of proportion, because her brother Randy received the same amount...

[KrisNine]

Most people don't receive a ton of money when one of their parents dies and the other is still alive and the parents are still married. I think that is standard with most wills. When my grandfather passed away, his "estate" went to my grandmother, when she passed away, all of the children and grandchildren got what they wanted us to have. I think Tori is worried because she and her mom don't have a relationship and her mom may not leave her one thin dime when she passes...which won't be for a while.

[PrettyGirl]

I'm glad Tori and her mom are working things out. Family problems suck and there's nothing worse than being on the outs with your mother or father. Tori's soon-to-be-born baby will hopefully mend their mother/daughter relationship. Best of luck to them both.

[greysfang]

All the blogs are reporting that Tori is in labor right now.

[PrettyGirl]

Really? Ewww, I wouldn't want a baby born on the 13th!! haha! I know it's stupid to think that, but isn't 13 a number loaded with bad superstition? lol