A/N: This is my very first fanfiction! It would be mighty helpful if you guys would review it and give me any suggestions! i will be sure to upload more!


A few days ago, the Sleepy Hollow PD just had their annual holiday event. As much as Abbie did not want to go, she went, at Crane's incessant pestering. It would be his first formal event - and Christmas - in the 21st century. Well, actually, this would be this first official Christmas, since the year before, he just wanted to be left alone, what with the news of his son and wife. So, to keep him from bothering her, and forget their recent troubles, she gave him the benefit of the doubt and finally gave in.

To say the party was awkward as an understatement. She hadn't planned on going this year, especially with the way things were between her and Luke. But she couldn't let Ichabod down, with his puppy dog eyes not giving up. Abbie had worn a black ball gown that she had stored in her closet, while Crane wore a simple tux. The ball was not as bad as she thought it would be, but the tension between her, Luke, and Ichabod could cut through the air like a sharp knife. Every now and then, Luke would try to chat Abbie up, and every time he did, Crane would just make a slight gesture that let Abbie know he was uncomfortable, or perhaps a bit jealous.

Crane was baffled as to how formal events had changed since his time, but did not mention much of it after that.


That was a few days ago. There was now only 4 days until New Year's Eve, and after the holiday ball at the SHPD, Abbie just wanted to take a break. Captain Irving decided she and Crane needed one, and was nice enough to give them both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day off.

"After all the mess that's been going on lately, I thought you two could take a small break. Besides, I'll be with my little bean and Cynthia this New Year's."

"Thanks, Captain, I really needed this, and I'm sure Crane could use some rest, as well."

"Now, be safe, Mills. I'll be expecting you and Crane to be here on the 2nd, first thing in the morning," Irving said with that wide grin of his.

"You know it, Captain."

Abbie walked out of his office, yawning as she grew tired. Just as she was about to open the door to her car, Ichabod walked up to her.

"Good evening, Miss Mills. I take it you will be heading home?"

"Yes, I am so tired, but I can manage. Anyway, I have some good news!" She was pretty excited to tell him what the Captain just told her.

"Really? What could possibly be construed as 'good news' after recent events," he asked with a raised eyebrow.

Those 'recent events' to which he mentioned was the holiday ball.

"Well, Crane, if you must know, the Captain just informed me that he'll be giving us 2 days off for New Year's. How's that for 'good news'," she responded with a small grin.

"Well Miss Mills, that is good news, as I am assured that the both of us are in need of some time off."

"Good, well we still have two days, so just you wait. You want me to take you home?"

"I would be most grateful, lieutenant, but may we stop at the doughnut shop first. I would like more of those doughnut holes, they are quite good."

"Sure. But I might have to buy 2 orders, as you tend to eat a whole bag of those suckers yourself," she said giggling, remembering the first time she had given Ichabod those 'suckers', as she called them.

"Thank you, lieutenant, I am most grateful of your hospitality." He gave her a warm smile as they entered the car and Abbie drove off.

She did have to buy 2 orders of doughnut holes, as he zipped through the first bag in about 5 minutes. She just smiled as she watched him devour them, but also how he savored each and every one. It was almost erotic, as the 'mmms' groaned in his throat.

Get your mind out of the gutter, Abbie.

After that, she drove him to Corbin's cabin, or should she say Crane's cabin? They quickly say good-bye, and she drove herself to her apartment.