Brian & Ellie's First Christmas
Based on the TV Series "Family Guy"
CHAPTER 1
Brian's Christmas Tree
21 Days until Christmas
Once upon a cool and frosty morning in Dogtown, Ohio, snow is slowly sprinkling all over the town covering like a blanket. The hot Summer days are gone, all the orange leaves fell off every tree and the children are looking forward to playing in the snow.
In the New Griffin's house, Brian and Ellie Griffin were laid asleep in their bed, until the rising sun shines on them. Brian wakes from his sleep opening his eyes, stretched and yawned, and looked at his phone with a full battery for a calendar. The calendar reads 'December 3rd 2018'. Brian gazed at this.
"Oh my God." said Brian. "December 3rd? That means three more weeks until Christmas." He then turns to Ellie, his canine wife. "Ellie, Ellie," he gently shakes her. "Wake up, cutie pie." Ellie grunts as she wakes and rolls until her nose touched Brian's, then opened her eyes. "Good morning."
Ellie gasped as she saw Brian. "Oh, Brian." said Ellie. "Good morning. This time of year is it?"
"I'm afraid so, honey." he said. "Blanket of snow, cold days brrr, schools are about to close… Uh oh, speaking of schools, we better have a listen on the radio, before waking our puppies." The two mates got out of their bed, put their collars on and rushed downstairs to the kitchen.
In the kitchen, the two mates listened to the radio for the news whilst having breakfast with coffee. "So when do you think you'll find a Christmas tree for the family?" she asked.
"After work, sweetheart." he said.
"And when exactly are you gonna find it after work?" she asked.
"Probably before dinner." he said, then they heard the news jingle. "Ssh, ssh, it's on."
"What's on?" she asked.
"The news." he said. "Let's listen."
"Good morning, Dogtown." said the news presenter on the radio. "You're listening to K-DOG, the one and only radio station in all Dogtown. Our today's news, snow has drifted all the way in the Northern states, and the Southern states will probably have some snow later. The following schools will be closed are in no particular order…" The two mates took another sip of their coffee. "...And finally for all those puppies out here, Dogtown Puppy School & High will be closed." The two mates spit out their coffee on the grass floor.
"Closed?" they both said.
"But don't fret, parents in Dogtown." said the news presenter. "The only reason, is because the school bus has slid on an icy road and crashed into a tree, but don't worry, it's not an oak tree that founded the town for recent decades, but right into a chestnut tree towards Lamppost Lane. Lamppost Lane, can you believe it?" he laughed. "Oh God, the bus driver's fine, but the front bit of the bus is damaged." he laughed again. "And for all the bus drivers out there who's working for Dogtown Buses, better drive carefully, because their tyres couldn't handle icy roads. Nobody wants to end up like that school bus driver." Brian turns off the radio.
"I can't believe this," said Brian. "School is closed, because the bus crashed? God I wish somebody would plow some roads by the end of another school term until the new year."
"I know, that poor bus driver." said Ellie taking another sip. "Now I know that you're still our bus driver, but I would like you to be careful while driving a bus. You know how that Chester pitbull worked hard on making sure that every bus can handle snow and ice with snow tyres."
"I guess you're right, hon." he said. "I'll try and go easy on the pedals." he takes another sip.
"And the steering." she said. "Your job depends on the weather."
"That too, dear." he said.
After breakfast, Brian gets dressed into his bus driver's uniform, while Ellie wakes their puppies. "Good morning, kids." she said opening the curtains. The puppies yawned.
"Is it school again today, Mom?" asked Dean waking up.
"Not this time today, Dean." she said. "School is cancelled, because of the bus trouble. So, you have your very own Snow Day."
"Today's Snow Day?" said Brian Jr., then he ran to the window and opened it. "Good morning, world!"
Frank knocks on the door and says. "Come on out, pups, it's Snow Day today!"
"Snow Day?" said the other puppies, then there was a rumble. The other puppies busted out the door and ran downstairs, the puppies followed them.
"We're gonna have lots of fun in the snow!" said the puppies excitedly as they reach for the back door.
"Ah-ah-ah, just a minute." said Ellie, then the puppies stopped. "Can't start your day without breakfast, can you?"
"No, Mom." said the puppies.
"Well then, come and get some." said Ellie serving breakfast on the table. The puppies sat on the table having breakfast.
After their breakfast, the puppies are playing in the snow in the backyard, while Brian prepares to say goodbye to his wife. "Well, I'd certainly hope that our puppies won't get hypothermia." said Brian.
"Don't worry, dear." she said. "If they get too cold, that means they'll be ready to get back inside."
"Okay," he said. "Anyway, I gotta go to work. Love you, baby."
"Love you too, honey." she said, then they both kiss. After their kiss, Brian leaves the house on his way to the Bus Station.
o - o - o - o - o
Outside, Sally and Mitzi are building a snowdog, Brian Jr. and Coco are having a snowball fight, Frank and Dean are writing their names in the snow, Genie and Martin are finding some coal and some twigs to help Sally and Mitzi, and Eli is sitting on the snow doing homework. "Isn't this fun playing outside in the snow, when school's cancelled?" asked Brian Jr..
"No doubt about it, Junior." said Coco. "It was snowing like this morning."
"It's such a shame that Eli has to miss this." said Brian Jr..
"I'm over here, Junior chap." said Eli. "And I'm not missing one bit of ice crystals laying on the ground, which you call snow. I'm sitting on this patch with my firm buttocks studying long divisions."
"Eli, are you doing homework?" asked Frank.
"Why doesn't everyone do their homework?" asked Eli. "Everybody does their homework for school."
"Not everybody." said Dean. "Having fun in the snow is part of our puppyhood."
"Yeah, so come on out, Eli." said Brian Jr.. "Get your lazy butt off your homework and join us."
"Sorry chaps," said Eli. "Not interested."
"Come on, Eli." said Frank. "What are you, chicken?" Eli puts down his homework.
"Nobody...calls me...chicken." said Eli making a snowball and throws it at Frank. The snowball hits Frank and knocked him on the ground.
"Alright Eli, you asked for it." said Frank making a snowball and throws it back at Eli. Eli ducked and the snowball hit Brian Jr. instead.
"Hey!" said Brian Jr. making a snowball and throws it at Frank. Frank ducked this time as the snowball flew towards Genie and hits her.
"Ah, watch where you're throwing, Junior!" said Genie.
"Oh gosh, I'm sorry, Genie." he said.
"Here's your sorry." she said making a snowball and throwing it towards Brian Jr.. Brian Jr. ducked this time and the snowball flew towards Coco and hits him. The puppies gasped.
"Hey, my hair!" said Coco wafting snow off of his hair. "Nobody messes with the hair." he makes a snowball and throws it at Genie, but hit Martin instead. And with that, the puppies are having fun throwing snowballs at each other.
After a long time, Ellie opens the back door and gasped as she saw the puppies shivering with icicles in their nostrils. "Oh my precious puppies." said Ellie as she ran to them. "Are you kids alright?"
"Not so good, Mom." said Brian Jr.. "It's so f-f-freezing out here, because… because… because... Achoo!" he sneezed.
"Oh no, you've got the chills, Junior." she said.
"I've got the chills too, Mom." said Dean. "My nose is all… is all… is all… Achoo!" he sneezed too.
"Oh this is not good." she said. "I better take you all in to get some warmth." Ellie gathers the puppies and takes them back into the house.
o - o - o - o - o
In the living room, the puppies are sat by the fireplace wrapped up in towels. "Achoo!" sneezed Frank.
"Oh my, that's a nasty chill, Frank." said Ellie. "Maybe you ought to stay warm for a while."
"Thanks, Mom." said Frank. "That's all we n-n-need."
"You're welcome." she said. "Now, I'm gonna make you kids some eggnog, just stay right here, and I'll be right back." Ellie walks to the kitchen to make some eggnog.
Martin coughed and wheezed. "I can't believe we've got c-c-c-colds." said Dean.
"Yeah, I can tell how… how… how… Achoo!" sneezed Brian Jr..
"Bless you, chap." said Eli.
"Cha!" sneezed Brian Jr. again.
"Bless you again, Junior." said Eli. "This is what happens when you chaps and lasses get hypothermia."
"We haven't got brrr hypothermia, Eli." said Frank. "We just got… just got… just got… Achoo! Colds."
"And some kind of f-f-flu." said Sally.
"Relax, guys." said Genie. "Mom's making us a warm cup of… cup of… cup of… Achoo!" she sneezed.
"Bless you." said the puppies.
"Thank you." said Genie.
Seconds later, Ellie comes into the living room with eggnog for the puppies. "Here you go, kids." said Ellie serving eggnog. "Drink up."
"Thanks, Mom." said the puppies taking a sip.
"I hear that eggnog can treat some of your colds and flu." said Ellie.
"That it does, Mom." said Dean. "That it does."
"And you know what else?" she said. "Your uncle Vinny's coming to stay for Christmas."
"I remember Uncle Vinny." said Frank. "He took good c-c-c-care of us while you and Dad are away, he walked us, bathed us and read us Robin… Robin… Robin… Achoo! Hood."
"Bless you, Frank." said Eli.
"And we even gone t-t-t-trick or treating with him." said Brian Jr..
"And as long as you remembered your uncle, we're still gonna have a good time with him." she said.
"Booyah." said Dean.
Later, after Brian's day at work, he entered the house saying "Honey, I'm ho-holy Christmas Pudding!" he ran to Ellie. "Ellie, what happened to our puppies? Are they alright? What did you feed them? WHAAT?! Oh for the love of God, tell me!" Brian hyperventilates.
"Brian, calm down, it's okay." said Ellie calming down her husband. "Our puppies just have chills, I fed them some eggnog as a remedy, sat them by the fireplace and wrapped some towels on them to keep them warm. What the fudge has gotten into you?" Brian's heartbeat went back to normal.
"Oh, thank the lord." said Brian. "Whew. Anyway dear, I'm home. They could've had hypothermia, but really, they have chills. Where are they now?"
"They're sat by the fireplace, honey." she said.
"Thank you, dear." he said, then he kisses her muzzle. Ellie blushes. After Brian got undressed from his uniform to his collar, he walks to the puppies and sat by them. "Hey, hey kids, Dad's home from the bus station. I've heard you have colds. Are you pups feeling any better?"
"We're f-f-feeling better, Dad." said Brian Jr.. "Mom fed us brrr eggnog."
"Eggnog?" said Brian. "That's like warm milk, isn't it?"
"It sure is, Dad." said Dean. "Oh, I gotta use the potty, I'll be right back." he puts the cup down.
"Can you walk okay?" asked Brian.
"I'll manage, Dad." said Dean standing up, then easily walks upstairs to the bathroom.
"Hey Dad," said Brian Jr.. "Mom said to us that… that… that… Achoo!" he sneezed.
"Bless you, son." said Brian.
"Thanks, Dad." said Brian Jr.. "Mom said to us that Uncle Vinny's coming to stay for C-C-C-Christmas."
"Uncle Vinny?" said Brian.
"Yeah Dad," said Frank. "He's gonna spend Christmas with us as a f-f-family."
"Yeah, and we're gonna sled together with him." said Sally.
"And we're gonna meet Santa Claus." said Martin.
"And we're gonna… we're gonna… we're gonna… Achoo!" sneezed Mitzi.
"Bless you." said the puppies and Brian.
"Thank you." said Mitzi.
The doorbell rang, then Ellie answers it. "Buon Natale." said Vinny.
"Hi Vinny." said Ellie. "Merry Christmas."
"Hi E," he said. "Good to see you again, bella signora."
"Good to see you again too." she said.
"Hey brother." said Brian walking to Vinny.
"Hey there, big brother." said Vinny as they hug and pat each other on their backs. "Merry Christmas."
"Merry Christmas, V." said Brian.
"Hi Uncle Vinny." said the puppies.
"Hey, how are you doing, my little nephews and nieces?" said Vinny.
"We're doing good, Uncle Vinny." said Sally.
"Yeah, we were playing in the snow, Uncle Vinny." said Frank.
"Ah, that's nice." said Vinny. "And I smell some eggnog over here."
"Yeah, Mom made some for us… for us… for us… Achoo!" sneezed Martin.
"Salute. Poor pups, you've got colds over here." said Vinny. "Luckily, I've brought some Kleenex tissues to help keep your noses clean." Vinny hands Martin a tissue.
"Thanks, Uncle Vinny." said Martin as he blows and wipes his nose.
"Ah, gross." said Frank in disgust. "Get your green boogers away from me. You know I can't stand germs."
"Neither can I, chap." said Eli. "You and I are both Germaphobic. A single germ could have a chance to infect on our furred bodies."
"Someone please throw it in the trash bin." said Frank.
"You're welcome, sport." said Vinny as he was given Martin's used tissue. "Now I'm gonna throw this in the trash." Vinny throws the used tissue in the trash bin.
"It's okay, Frank." said Brian Jr.. "That's why we use tissues."
"What, to blow our nostrils onto that piece of tissue?" said Frank. "Give me a break, Junior."
"Relax, Frank." said Brian Jr.. "There's nothing to be worried a… a… a…"
"Uncle Vinny," said Frank. "He's gonna blow."
"I got you, B.J.." said Vinny as he covers Brian Jr.'s nose with another piece of tissue.
"Achoo!" sneezed Brian Jr..
"Salute." said Vinny.
"Thank you, Uncle V." said Brian Jr..
"Okay, now blow your nose." said Vinny as Brian Jr. blows his nose.
"I can't handle this." said Frank. "I gotta go to the bathroom." Frank ran upstairs to the bathroom as Dean walks out of it. "Are you alright, Dean?"
"I'm alright now, Frank." said Dean. "What's your hurry?"
"I can't stand germs, Dean." said Frank. "Green boogers on them tissues, I can't be infected and I gotta drain my juice." Frank rushed into the bathroom to relieve himself.
"Gee, what's his problem?" said Dean as he walks downstairs back into the living room.
"There you go, Junior." said Vinny as Brian Jr. keeps blowing his nose. "Let the mucus spread onto this tissue. That's better."
"Thanks, Uncle V." said Brian Jr.. "You really are a big help."
"You're welcome, B.J.." said Vinny. "What else are relatives for?" Vinny throws the used tissue in the trash bin.
"Father, I don't get what's up with Franklin." said Eli.
"Well Eli," said Brian. "Frank has a fear of germs. It's what you call Germaphobia."
"That is exactly the point, Father." said Eli. "Like a Texan physicist, Frank needed to keep himself germ-free."
"I'm sure he does, Eli." said Brian.
"Mom, when are we gonna get a Christmas tree?" asked Genie.
"In a moment, Genie." said Ellie. "Dad will find us a tree."
"I suppose you don't mind if I could help you, big brother." said Vinny.
"I wouldn't mind at all, Vinny." said Brian. "I mean, what else are brothers for?"
"Brian, hold on." she said. "Are you sure that you're gonna find us a Christmas tree with our Vinny?"
"I'm very sure we'll find it, baby." he said.
"I know you're gonna ask us where, E." said Vinny. "But trust me, I know a friend who's a lumberjack, he'll help us out to pick the right tree to cut."
"So, you couldn't be bothered to buy a decent Christmas tree?" she asked.
"Too expensive, dear." said Brian. "Also, they'll be gone by the time we get there."
"You make a very good point, Brian." she said. "But still, we can't just have a tree for free."
"Don't worry about it, E." said Vinny. "I'll pay him a dollar to help find us a tree."
Ellie thinks for a moment, then she places her arm around her husband. "Brian, if you think that finding us a Christmas tree from a lumberjack is important to our family, then… I guess I'm okay with it." she said. "And you know what else, I've brought some decorations from my old home. It'll be in the basement next to your box of Christmas decorations, that I'll bring up too."
"Glad you remembered your decorations." said Brian.
"I know, dear." she said.
"Alright," said Vinny standing up. "I guess that bella signora is okay with us finding a tree. Let's go, big brother. We can go for a ride in my Clio."
"Who?" said Brian standing up.
"Clio. She's a beauty." said Vinny showing Brian his red Renault Clio.
"Oh right, because Clio's a car." said Brian chuckling.
"Where did you get that Clio, Vinny?" she asked.
"I've won Twenty-Five grand on The Pyramid, remember?" said Vinny.
"That's a lot of money you won." said Brian.
"It is, B." said Vinny.
"Okay, Brian, Vinny," she said. "Good luck. I hope that you'll both find a tree okay."
"Thanks, dear." said Brian.
"And E, take this from me," said Vinny. "If your puppies keep sneezing, give them a tissue to help them blow their noses."
"Thanks Vinny." she said. "See you soon."
"See you soon, honey." said Brian, then he kisses her. The two brothers get in the Clio, Vinny starts his Clio and drives on.
o - o - o - o - o
At Dogtown Timber and Lumber, the two brothers have arrived there, parked near the ranch, got out of the car and Vinny locked it as soon as they closed the doors. The two brothers saw a Schnauzer wearing a red plaid shirt, a black vest and a Red Sox baseball cap. "Hey there." said Vinny.
"What up, Vincent." said the lumberjack.
"Did that lumberjack call you Vincent?" asked Brian.
"Yeah he did," said Vinny. "We used to be buddies back then."
"Why I haven't seen you in years." said the lumberjack. "It must be good seeing you again."
"It must be good too, Spencer." said Vinny. "This is my big brother, Brian."
"Nice to meet you." said Brian.
"The name's Spencer, Spencer Woods." said Spencer. "And you must be Brian Griffin."
"I am, Spencer." said Brian.
"Call me Timber." said Timber. "Now what can I do to help you gentlemen at this time of year?"
"Well Timber," said Vinny. "My big brother Brian's looking for a Christmas tree to fit in for his family."
"A Christmas tree?" said Timber. "Son, we have a forest full of fir trees surrounding this here ranch, we've been cutting down trees for so long that we make into planks of wood and after cutting, we grow some more trees with saps, took us months to grow new trees. I don't see why I could find you a tree to cut down and make it festive."
"Well, we couldn't find any other trees in Dogtown." said Brian. "Those are very valuable and beyond our price range."
"You make a fine point, Brian." said Timber. "So you want me to find you two a fir tree to cut down and make it into how you say, a Christmas tree to fit in for your family."
"Pretty much." said Brian.
"It'll cost you." said Timber.
"Really, how much for the tree?" asked Vinny.
"A buck." said Timber. "One George Washington per se."
"See Brian," said Vinny. "I said I'd pay a dollar to help you out." he pays Timber a dollar. Timber looks at a one dollar bill and puts it in his pocket.
"Alrighty then," said Timber carrying the axe. "Let's do this."
o - o - o - o - o
Meanwhile in the New Griffin's house, Ellie is still feeding the puppies eggnog. "There you go." said Ellie. "All better?"
"Getting better, Mom." said Dean taking a sip. "Soon my nose will stop running."
"You still have that runny nose?" she said. "Oh poor you." she offers Dean a tissue. "Here, blow into this."
"Thanks Mom." he said, then he blows his nose.
"I wonder how Dad and Uncle Vinny will find us a Christmas tree." said Brian Jr..
"They'll find one, Junior." she said. "Your uncle Vinny said that he knows a guy."
"Eurgh, that is gross, Dean." said Frank in disgust. "Keep your germy tissue away from me."
"Relax, Frank." said Dean. "I'm nowhere near you."
"Yeah, Frank," said Martin. "You're overreacting over… over… over…"
"Oh no." she said handing Martin a tissue. "Here you go, Martin."
"Thanks, Mom." he said, then he placed the tissue over his nose to sneeze in. "Achoo!" he sneezed.
"Bless you." said the puppies.
"Thank you." said Martin, then he blows his nose.
"Oh, not again, Martin." said Frank. "Still can't stand germs."
"You're being melodramatic, Frank." said Genie. "You and your Germaphobia."
"Yeah, what even is this Germaphobia I hear?" asked Coco.
"A fear of germs, Coco chap." said Eli. "I think it's best to stop teasing Frank with some goo on tissues."
"We ain't teasing him, Eli." said Dean. "He was just being dramatic." Dean takes another sip.
"Nobody's teasing nobody, kids." said Ellie dropping used tissues in the trash bin. "Frank's just going through a phase."
"That's exactly the point, Mother." said Eli. "I suppose that the only solution is that Franklin will have to sleep with you and Father tonight."
"The name is Frank, Eli." said Frank.
"Sleep with… Are you sure, Eli?" she said.
"Or perhaps maybe, Frank could sleep with Uncle Vinny." said Dean.
"Well… I'll see what I can do bedtime wise." she said. "Either way, I'd certainly hope that you'll feel better for school tomorrow. I know it's still snowing, but your Mayor Grandpa has appointed some snow plow trucks that'll clear the road of snow, which means that the school bus will pick you kids up for school okay."
"Good for grandpa." said Dean. "No wonder he became Mayor of this town for as you say, three years."
o - o - o - o - o
Back at Timber and Lumber, Timber leads Brian and Vinny to help find them a tree. "So how long have you been buddies with Vinny?" asked Brian.
"I'd say about 3 or 4 years." said Timber. "It's been so long, since Vincent and I met at the park."
"That's where Leo walked me there." said Vinny.
"Who's Leo?" asked Timber.
"My owner, rest his soul." said Vinny.
"He was such a good man, that Leo." said Timber. "I've also had my owner, he was a redneck, drank some rum while I played with you. Unfortunately, that was my puppyhood." After a straight minute of walking, they found a fir tree. "Well, here it is. A fine tree for a fine family." he drew an X to mark the tree.
"This is gonna be our Christmas tree?" said Brian.
"Ain't no Christmas tree without some tinsel, or baubles, nor even a star on top." said Timber sharpening the axe.
"Well, my wife and I have some decorations at my new home." said Brian.
"You married?" said Timber.
"Yes I am." said Brian. "We've been married for 9 months."
"You got a wife?" said Timber.
"Yes, her name's Ellie." said Brian. "In case you never met her, she's a Yellow Saluki, show dog, wears a purple collar with a diamond tag and still in the Kaputski family."
"Ellie's a sweet girl." said Timber. "You ever started a family?"
"Well, we have nine puppies." said Brian. "They were our first litter."
"Well, ain't you a lucky dog." said Timber, then he readies the axe. "Alright, I'm gonna cut this tree, stay back." The two brothers took their steps back, as Timber began to chop the tree.
After he finished chopping the tree, he took a step back and shouted "Timber!", then the tree fell onto the ground.
"Wow." said Brian. "You shouted your name?"
"It's my job." said Timber. "Now let's take this tree to the car." Timber helps the two brothers carry a fallen tree.
Minutes later, after Timber tied the rope around the tree on top of Vinny's Clio with help from the two brothers, Vinny says to Timber. "Well, it's been nice seeing you again, Timber."
"And it's been a pleasure doing business with you, Vincent." said Timber. "Brian too."
"Thanks." said Brian. "Well, I guess that we'll be on our way."
"Okay, travel home safe." said Timber.
"Merry Christmas, Timber." said Vinny shaking Timber's paw.
"Merry Christmas, Vincent." said Timber. "And Merry Christmas Brian."
"Merry Christmas, Timber." said Brian shaking Timber's paw.
The two brothers got into the Clio, then the car drives on their way home as Timber waved goodbye to the two brothers, then he flirts with his axe. "Well Annie, another successful business in the bag."
o - o - o - o - o
On their way home, Brian is still wondering why Timber called his brother Vincent. "I don't get it, Vinny." said Brian. "Why would Timber call you Vincent?"
"To be honest Brian, Vincent is my first name." said Vinny. "Got it from my father."
"How did your father first call you by your first name?" asked Brian.
"Brian, it all started like this." said Vinny as he tells Brian part of his backstory.
"A long time ago, long before I first met Leo, I was born in the clinic with a litter of two. As the two feed from my mama Rosemary, my papa Antonio lifted me in his arms. When I first opened my eyes, I cooed at my papa. He said to me that I was the happiest pup in the world. As the veterinarian asked papa what my name was, I showed papa my two fingers of peace. Papa said to the vet that my name was Vincent. And that's how I got my first name."
"That's your backstory?" said Brian.
"Pretty much." said Vinny.
"Wow, I didn't know you had two siblings." said Brian.
"Well, two brothers to be exact." said Vinny. "Their names were Carlos and Mario."
"Oh." said Brian. "What happened to them now?"
"They were married and moved to a different state." said Vinny. "And I'm sure their wives are due to have their first litter anytime soon."
"I see." said Brian.
o - o - o - o - o
Later at the New Griffin's house, The two brothers presented the stood up tree to the family. "Well family," said Brian. "What do you think?"
"What is it, Dad?" asked Brian Jr..
"The New Griffin family Christmas Tree." said Brian.
"Brian, where did you get that?" asked Ellie.
"Vinny has a friend." he said.
"He's a lumberjack." said Vinny.
"A lumberjack?" she said.
"Yeah, that guy's called Timber." he said.
"He's been buddies with him for years." said Brian.
Ellie admires the tree and said. "Brian… it's… it's wonderful."
"You like it?" he said.
"I love it." she said. "Even better than all the other trees in town."
"Alright, let's get decorating." said Brian.
And with that, the New Griffins began to decorate the Christmas tree with some help from Vinny. Ellie wrapped a tinsel around the tree, Vinny rigged the lights onto the tree, Brian hanged the stockings across the fireplace, the puppies placed the baubles onto the tree with help from their mum, their dad and their uncle, and finally, Brian helped Brian Jr. placed the star on top of the tree.
And so, the Christmas tree was finally decorated. "Well family, we did it." said Brian. "Our Christmas tree is finally complete."
"Now we can start Christmas together." said Ellie.
"Hey look," said Vinny pointing to the ceiling. "There's a mistletoe hanging onto the chandelier." The two mates looked at the mistletoe.
"Well, better make the most of it." said Brian.
"Oh, Brian." she said. The two mates kissed each other passionately on the lips.
"Love dogs." said Vinny chuckling.
"And I guess that's why they called it Puppy Love." said Frank.
"Come on kids," said Vinny. "Let's go have some dinner." he scoots the puppies into the dining room. "And give your Mom and Dad some privacy. Gees."
o - o - o - o - o
Later that night, the two mates are laying in bed collarless, when Vinny came into their bedroom with a sleeping bag after removing his collar. "You know, Brian," said Ellie. "We've been dreaming of a White Christmas."
"Yeah," said Brian. "I'm guessing that this is the start of our festive holiday. I hope our kids will feel better for school tomorrow."
"I hope so, dear." she said. "But, what about Frank and Eli?"
"They'll sleep safe in the basket." he said.
"Well, it'll do." she said. "Hopefully they won't get infected tomorrow."
"I'm sure they're okay." he said.
"Hey, I couldn't help but notice, B and E." said Vinny. "But thanks for letting me stay for Christmas."
"You're welcome, V." said Brian. "And thanks for finding us the tree."
"You're welcome, big brother." said Vinny. "Good night, you two." he laid his head on his pillow, closed his eyes and went to sleep.
"Good night, Vinny." said Brian. "Good night, cutie pie." he then kissed her.
"Good night, Cool Whip." she said. "Good night, Vinny." The two mates turned off the lamps, closed their eyes and went to sleep.
END OF CHAPTER 1
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is the beginning of my first Brian & Ellie Christmas fanfiction. Chapter 2 is coming soon.
DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fan fiction using characters from Family Guy, which is a registered trademark of FOX and The Walt Disney Company. I do NOT own any of these Family Guy related characters, they belong to Seth MacFarlane, FOX and The Walt Disney Company. The story I tell here focuses on my fantasy of Brian X Ellie is my own invention and is not purported or believed to be part of Seth MacFarlane's story canon. This story is for entertainment purposes only and is not part of an official plot. I am not making any money of this fan fiction using any Family Guy characters. I am truly grateful for Seth MacFarlane for his awesome show taking place in Quahog, Rhode Island, for without his show, my story wouldn't exist.