The streets and the houses were full of Christmas lights and the shops were in chaos as people prepared to celebrate the festive season. Brian drove through all of this on his way to pick up his son from school.

Brian was thankful that his Jeep had a really good heating system so it was all cosy for his Sonnyboy when he got into it.

A very sullen Gus got into the Jeep and strapped himself in, "Hi Daddy".

Frowning Brian turned in his seat worried about his little boy. "Gus, buddy what's wrong, why do you sound so sad?".

The beeping from the cars behind him made him curse and that made Gus laugh.

Moving the Jeep muttering about breeders and other stuff, Brian then said, "Why don't we go to our special diner to eat and we can talk about what is making you have that sad face, and remember, daddy didn't use bad words" he finished with a wink in the rear view mirror.

Nodding Gus gave a chuckle, "That sounds good and daddy didn't use bad words".

Laughing Brian smiled, "That's my Sonnyboy".

They pulled into a little Ma and Pa diner they found some time ago called 'Annie's'. It was their place to go to daddy and Son chats.

Sitting in their usual booth Annie herself came over, "Well if it isn't my two favourite customers, would you like your usual?".

Nodding Gus smiled at her, "Yes please Miss Annie".

Brian handed over his menu and ordered the same thing as his son.

Now that they were once again alone Brian asked his son, "OK, Sonnyboy, tell me what is making you sad so that I can help you?. I don't like seeing my boy upset".

Gus bit his lip as tears welled up in his eyes as he began to tell his daddy, "Daddy, you know the Santa train that we are doing with daddy Justin?".

Nodding Brian replied feeling puzzled as to why this would be upsetting Gus, "Yeah, what's wrong with it?".

Sighing deeply Gus went on, "I heard uncle Mickey tell Mama and Mommy that he can't bring Jenny because he has to go to a comic book show. Jenny will be crying, it will be her first time where she can walk in and have fun. Mommies were very upset because they thought that uncle Mickey bought her ticket. Mommy and Mama are working and can't get time off work. Can you give my ticket to Jenny and take her instead because she is only little and needs a Christmas Wish"

Brian's heart swelled at his son's request. He was willing to give up his own ticket to the best event for kids at this time of year. Just before he could answer their food arrived at their table.

Taking a bite of his pancake Brian answered, "Gus, you are the best big brother in the world to offer to do that for your sister. You are right that Jenny should have her Christmas wish, I'm going to call my friend and get her a ticket and she can come with us. We will all have the best time ever, won't we?".

Gus's eyes lit up at that, "You really think that you can get her a ticket, daddy?".

Smiling Brian took out his phone and made the call and after a few minutes he pocketed his phone, "Sonnyboy, I got her a ticket".

Gus cheered before getting out of his side of the booth running to his dad leaping into his arms for a hug, "Daddy, you are the best, Jenny and mommy and mama will be very happy".

The rest of the time in the diner was filled with smiles and happy chatter about school and the Christmas play that we're doing.

Later that evening...

Even though Gus was staying with Brian and Justin they had the girls over for dinner since it was Friday they got a takeaway.

Gus was bouncing with excitement for Jenny to find out.

Mel asked her son, "What are you so excited about?".

Making a zipping motion with his hand he replied, "I can't tell you, It's a surprise"

Brian had taken Justin aside and told him about what Gus had told him and what he had done to fix it.

Justin replied, "Michael should have put his daughter first, I don't understand why he did that, but I'm proud of you for stepping in and for Gus in what he wanted to do".

Shaking his head Brian sighed, "I don't know either, but at least we can take her with us".

Kissing Brian soundly, "You have a huge heart Brian Kinney, and don't let anyone tell you any different".

Playfully slapping Justin on the backside, "I'll show you what else is huge later Mr Taylor".

Giggling Justin made his way back to the table to join the others.

Lindsay and Mel kept looking at each other wondering what was going on. Gus was like a jumping bean, guys were laughing and smiling at Jenny who was happy and smiling at everyone.

Mel finally couldn't take any more, "OK, guys what is going on, you are starting to freak us out?".

Brian nodded to Gus, "Go on Sonnyboy, you can tell them now"

Gus beamed his huge smile, "Daddy got Jenny a ticket for the Santa train, so she can come with us. Isn't that the best news ever?. I was going to give her my ticket but daddy fixed it"

The girls looked at a slightly blushing Brain as Mel replied having to swallowed around a lump in her throat first, "Thank you for doing that for Jenny"

Turning to Jenny, Lindsey picked her up, "Jenny did you hear that, you're going on the Santa train with your uncle Brian and uncle Justin and your big brother"

Jenny cheered clapping her hands singing, "Santa train, Santa train, Santa train"

Ml leaned over to Brian, "Seriously, thank you for doing that. We were so angry when we found out that Michael had done that. He had the comic booked instead claiming he forgot about the Santa train, when he had a noticed pinned to his refrigerator"

Brian shook his head, "If I had known when we got the tickets for Gus we would have made sure that Jenny had one as well. No child should miss out on something like this if possible, at least once in their life"

Mel smiled a knowing smile, "Is that why there is a full train of kids from care homes and those who can't afford it going on one during the week?".

Turning red Brian looked at her, "How did you find out about that?".

Laughing lightly, "One of the kids going is a friends child. She just got of care but was included in the trip" Patting his hand she told him, "Don't worry, your secret is safe with me".

Gus and Jenny were bouncing around happily playing with blocks while the adults chatted. It was agreed that Jenny would be picked up the Friday along with Gus and stay with the guys the whole weekend, giving the girls a much needed break.