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First Christmas

"Sam, do you have the Christmas list for Mya ready?" Andy asked as she finished changing in their bedroom.

Sam came out of the bathroom in only a towel, "I mean she's only five months, it's not like she as a wish list," Sam joked as he walked over to the wardrobe.

"I know, but it's her first Christmas! We want it to be special even if she won't remember it," Andy tried to explain.

"I know, and it will be. Thank you for wanting this to be special for her… and for us," Sam said lovingly as he gave her a kiss.

"Well, you're welcome," Andy smiled; "besides I've never really shopped for a baby before. I can't wait; those little socks and sleepers," Andy cooed as she thought of the endless possibilities.

"Didn't you know Traci when Leo was a baby?" Sam asked as he put on his pants.

Andy let out a loud laugh, "wow you really have no concept of time. Leo was four when I met Traci in the Academy, far past the baby stage," Andy explained.

Sam shrugged, he only just really figured out how old Leo was a year ago anyways.

"Anyways so what's first on the list?" Andy asked as they walked into the kitchen.

"Well I was thinking some toys and clothes? She doesn't really need anything."

"I know I know, a baby's first Christmas is definitely more about the parents celebrating the holiday with their newest family member. What is Marlo buying her?" Andy asked as she started making breakfast.

"She mentioned buying some toys and kind of the same stuff as us," Sam responded. He had never bought for a baby either so this was new to him too.

"Well let's go to the baby store and hopefully someone can help us out, since we're both new to this," Andy rationally explained, god what would Sam do without her.

"Alright sounds like a plan," Sam agreed.

Later that day after they took Boo for a walk they found themselves at a massive baby store just a little north of the city.

"Ohhh my god Sam, look at this little jumper!" Andy chuckled as she held up a white and pink polka dot jumper.

Sam smiled at Andy, "that's definitely cute." Sam couldn't help but imagine what it would be like when they would be here shopping again for their own little one.

"Oh Sam! Look at this one; it's a bear onesie with little ears! Yes Mya needs this," Andy murmured to herself as she put the onesie into the basket.

Andy noticed that Sam was a little spaced out, "hey Detective what's going on with you? You seem out of it," Andy asked as she walked a little closer to Sam.

"What? Me? I'm good, just thinking," Sam answered nonchalantly.

"…. Ok about what? Do you not like the bear onesie?" Andy asked, oblivious to what Sam was really thinking.

"No the onesie is fine," Sam answered with a kiss. He didn't want her to think that he was trying to rush her into having a baby. They had talked about kids and they both definitely wanted them but they were newly weds and people just kind of assumed they would get pregnant right away… there was already a bet at the station to when Andy would get pregnant.

Andy gave Sam a confused look; not totally sure what he was thinking.

"Oh no, no no, do not give me those eyes, we're in public," Andy laughed and continued shopping.

Sam smiled to himself and followed his wife down the aisle; 'fine' he thought he could wait until they got home.

"Well I think we did very well today," Andy huffed as she fell onto the couch.

They had bought Mya some toys, new clothes and a new bedtime book for when she stayed at their condo.

Boo jumped up on Andy once she was leaning against the arm of the couch, "woah there Boo," Andy laughed as the dog licked her face. "Do you want something for Christmas too? Well you might be in luck, but only if you're a good puppy," Andy joked as she rubbed his head.

Sam smiled as he watched Boo and Andy play on the couch.

He walked over to the couch and placed Andy's feet on his lap once Boo jumped off, "so have any plans for us?" Sam asked.

Andy took a moment before answering, caught a little off guard. "For us? I mean sure, of course I've thought about the future. We've talked about having kids but I want to enjoy this time as newlyweds…" Sam interrupted Andy. "McNally I'm not talking about those plans I meant Christmas plans," Sam laughed. "It's our first Christmas together, under one roof; I figured you had some plans or traditions you would want to do."

"…Oh yeah of course," Andy was a little embarrassed by her previous assumption. "Um I was thinking we could have Christmas dinner with Traci and Leo if they don't have plans and of course my dad. I don't know what Marlo is planning but obviously I want to have Mya here for presents," Andy was rambling now.

"Andy, those are great plans," he silenced her with a kiss. "And don't worry about those future plans, we're on the same page."

Andy gave Sam a shy smile and brought herself up and cuddled up to Sam as he put his arm around her shoulders. "Good, because I do want lots of babies," Andy giggled.

Andy was in the middle of decorating cookies when Sam opened the front door with little Mya in his arms.

"Hey we're home," Sam announced as he tried to balance baby, bags and keys.

Andy smiled as she saw Mya's eyes light up when she saw her. It always warmed Andy's heart that Mya was always so excited to see her.

"Hi baby!" Andy laughed as she walked over and held out her arms waiting for Mya to reach for her.

"Oh hi sweetheart," Andy smothered the baby with kisses as she squealed.

"Hi honey, I'm home too," Sam joked.

Andy greeted him with two small kisses before carrying Mya to the living room. All Sam could do was smile at this girl; she loved Mya like she was her own and he was eternally grateful.

"I'm going to take Boo for a quick walk before dinner ok?" Sam said. Andy was too enthralled with the baby to really pay attention. "Yeah, we'll be here," she responded as she placed Mya on the play mat.

Mya was a pretty even mix of Marlo and Sam. She had Sam's eyes; dark hair with a slight curl but still, people would often mistake her for Andy's daughter. When it first happened Mya was four months old and it was only Andy and Mya in the grocery store shopping without Sam. She didn't know how to respond, does she say 'thank you' or 'no she's my step daughter.' She just kind of smiled awkwardly and walked away, she told Sam what happened when she got home and he didn't seem the least bit surprised.

"Well of course people think you are her mother," Sam said as if it was no big deal, Andy didn't think they looked all that similar, different lips and nose.

Sam could hear Andy over thinking, "what I mean is, you treat her and love her as if she was your own flesh and blood. It shows, trust me," Sam told her with such love and adoration.

So from that moment on whenever people would compliment her on such a beautiful daughter she was respond with 'thank you, she is perfect."

They played on the floor together until Sam came home with Boo. Mya was such a quiet baby, wasn't a big talker but Andy guessed she shouldn't be too surprised seeing as her DNA consists of the two quietest people she's ever met. However, she loved to play, peek-a-boo was a current favourite as well as throwing objects as far as she could… which wasn't very far but she thought it was hilarious.

When Sam came in all he could hear was a high pitch squeal and Andy's full body laugh. Sam couldn't help but laugh himself when he heard them, "hey are you guys having all the fun without me?" Sam asked as he came over to the living room with Boo and sat on the couch behind Andy.

"I'm just an expert at peek-a-boo, no big deal," Andy joked as she continued to make Mya laugh so hard that no sound would come out.

They continued playing on the floor together until the oven timer went off.

"Ok you take Mya and I'll bring the food," Andy said as she got up and walked over to the kitchen.

"So I wanted this dinner to be special, since Mya won't be with us for Christmas. I made a little Christmas dinner," Andy explained as she brought over the fancy plates.

"Looks amazing McNally, thank you," Sam said as he put Mya in her high chair.

Once they were seated Sam raised his glass, "a toast to us, for making it through hell and back again. I love you and looking forward to what happens next," Sam said as eloquently as he could.

Sam wasn't someone who liked to get into the mushy details but Andy got the idea, "cheers."

Mya let out a squeal as Sam and Andy clinked their glasses. "Yes you too!" Andy said as she looked to her stepdaughter.

Once dinner was cleaned up they made their way over to the Christmas tree in the living room, ready to open presents.

Andy was so excited to have Mya open her presents, even though they would do most of the unwrapping.

"Ok Mya, where to start," Sam said as he walked over to the tree with Mya in his arms.

Andy was already sitting by the tree with Boo, the first present ready to go.

"Ok Mya here's your first Christmas present," Andy gave Mya a little box, which she then threw in front of her and then started to laugh. Andy and Sam couldn't help but laugh so Sam held the wrapped box in front of Mya as he opened it for her.

"Look at this My, a pink teething ring," Sam said enthusiastically trying to keep her attention. They knew Mya had no idea what was going on but it still fun.

They took turns opening the presents and did their best to keep Mya entertained. They ended up getting Mya mostly toys that would stay at their place so she would have a vast selection to choose from when she stayed over.

At the end of the gift giving, Mya was most interested in the boxes that came with the presents. "Of course she wants to play with the box and not the actual toy," Andy laughed tiredly as she curled up against Sam watching Mya sit in the biggest box.

"She won't remember this Christmas but we will," Sam kissed the top of Andy's head.

"Hmmm so many pictures," Andy giggled. "I can't wait until we have another first Christmas to celebrate," Andy smiled suggestively.

"Me too. Maybe next Christmas?" Sam asked hopefully but still partially joking.

Andy laughed, "maybe."

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