A very OP Christmas Part 1...

Jillian: Coconut scented massage oil and potachos equals they missed their flight.

Jayden: Alright, man. Hey...guys. Take a break. You got the tree up, that's perfect.

Gabe smiles as Nikki approaches...

Gabe: I think you'll really....like this.

Nikki rolls her eyes.

Nikki: You're just teasing me now.

Ewan: Stop it..... you're giving me ideas.

Alex: Thanks Jay......So..... care to place the first ornament Mrs. Edwards?

Jillian: Ewan, be nice or you'll spoil your Christmas presents. By the way, Mandy. Micah said he just left seeing his mom and Gabrielle. He's on his way.

Gabe: Oh, you don't trust me now?

Gabe produces a box with the word 'Pandora' on it...

Gabe: ...That looks trustworthy, right?

Alexis smiles and reaches into a nearby box, taking out an ornament that is a small figurine of a couple in cutesy coats with "Alex and Lexi's First Christmas" engraved on it.

Nikki: I just know your love of practical jokes. It seems... fairly safe though....

Amanda's eyes light up excitedly.

Amanda: Oh Good.

She pouts a little.

.... I still don't know why he didn't want me to go with him...... is he worried Jenny and Gabrielle wont like me?

Alex kisses Lexi proudly.

Alex: Our first Christmas as husband and wife...... I have to admit.... I've been looking forward to this ....

Jillian: You know that's not it. Apparently Jenny and Gabby had Carmella over...and from what I understand...you three aren't getting along much anymore...?

Alexis: You have? Why's that?

Amanda growls.

Amanda: I think I'm going to go open a bottle of wine.....

Alex smiles.

Alex: You mean aside from having free license to spoil you rotten?... I'm not sure.... I mean..... it's our first Christmas.... Mum and Dad always went all out for it..... I guess I just want that for us......

.... plus it'll be good practice for next year.

Alex puts three crystal baubles around the figurine of the two of them.

Jillian follows Amanda into the wine cellar...

Jillian: Come on, honey bear. Tell mama what's going on...

Amanda grabs a bottle of 1995 Chateaux Margaux and heads back up into the kitchen.

Amanda: Carmella tried to break us up.... apparently I don't love Micah.... and I'm just payment for Alex taking Lexi.....

She pours two glasses.

Jillian: Wow...she really believes that, hmm?

The two clink glasses...

Jillian: Amanda, you love Micah deeply, don't you? Why does it matter what Carmella says then?

Amanda: She's his sister.... they were always..... close..... what if he ends up believing her......? And if he doesn't what if Michah's mum does? ..... God I don't know..... all this.... and the stuff with Colin.... even Gabe sometimes...... I just..... I'm sick of people thinking I'm this heartless bitch.... why is it so hard for people to believe that I love him?

Jillian: Honey bear, listen. I've talked to Micah...so has Ewan. Micah when through our trials...and fought Gabe...for you, honey. I think your a victim of, 'since we're not like Lexi and Alex, people don't think we're in love' or people think I love him less. Gabe knows you love Micah...he's just so much like his father, he can't help himself...the big lug. I think Gabe loves you more than you realize, Mandy. As far as Colin goes...I think he's still dealing with a lot in his life and kind of...casts it on others.

Jillian takes a drink of her wine...

Jillian: Mmmm...good choice, hon. Just remember...Micah KNOWS you love him. That is all that matters.

Amanda: Does he? I mean..... sometimes.... I'm not sure I..... express myself very well....

.....how did you know you got the message accross to dad?

Jillian: How do I express it to your father? Well...despite what people think....your father and I do have some quiet time. Just moments where....we're alone. I used to think I had to...come up with something clever and romantic all the time during those. Now it's just a hug...a snuggle...and a sincere 'I love you'. I think he values that over...any other gestures I may make.

Sometimes the simplest way is the best, hon.

Amanda nods and smiles.

Amanda: Thankyou momma.....

Ewan walks in....

Ewan: Ah.... here you are..... how are my two favourite girls?

Nikki: Gabe, will you please stop staring at my tits and show me this present already?

Jillian: Hey, it's never a problem helping my little girl. You know...no matter how big you get...I'm always going to remember you as my little angel with chocolate pudding smeared all over her face saying, 'More!'

Jillian smiles at Ewan as he walks in...

Jillian: Hey honey...just some mother daughter time.


Gabe: But....there just so....there....in the elf costume...

He smirks and opens up the box...revealing a silver charm bracelet...complete with charms signifiying all the trips the two of them have taken...

Gabe: It took me like....a couple hours to put this together in the store...

Nikki glances down, and her eyes widen.

Nikki: You... weren't joking....

She picks up the bracelet and starts looking at the different charms.

Nikki: How did you even find some of these?

Gabe: What? You think a guy this good looking can't be charming and resourceful?

Amanda: Actually.....I still have a thing for chocolate pudding......

Ewan: Oh? Well then I'll get out of your way..... as soon as I collect my hug tax.....

He lifts Amanda into a tight hug. Amanda giggles.

Amanda: Daddy!

He puts Amanda down and goes and picks up Jillian.

Ewan: You get one too......

Nikki smirks.

Nikki: You mean your brother?

Gabe: He was very helpful.

Jillian: Sigh...see, Amanda? That's what I love about your father. A thinly veiled reason to grab my ass...

Nikki double takes.

Nikki: You are Gabe, right?