Disclaimer: No own blah, blah, blah
AN: The adults in the story all belong to the creators of the show however some of the children are my own creation. Oh yeah and Parker's girlfriend Lisa is also my own creation. Also the story is very AU otherwise it probably wouldn't make sense. A friend told me that they don't have Boxing Day in the States but as Parker lived with his mum in London that's why the characters celebrate it.
The Jeffersonian Family
Children's Ages:
Parker=16
Christine, Joy, Ruth and Maya=6
Emma=17
Hayley=15
Brandon, June, Keenan and Sasha=5
Michael, David and Nile=7
Michelle=23
Alejandro=20
Maxine=19
Chapter One
Temperance Booth (formerly Brennen) smiled as she watched Christine playing on the floor. She sighed when she heard an almighty crashing sound coming from upstairs. She got up and left Parker and Christine in the lounge, knowing that they wouldn't get in trouble. She headed upstairs to find out what had caused the crash.
When she got upstairs she saw her five year old fraternal twins, Brandon and June, standing guiltily next to a broken vase. Temperance sighed and put her hands on her hips. 'What have I told you about playing near this table?' she asked wearily. The twins looked down at the floor and scuffed their toes. 'Not to do it,' they mumbled. 'For this you are both in time out for half an hour,' their mother said sternly. The twins groaned and headed off to their rooms.
Once they were in their rooms Temperance set about cleaning up the broken vase. She had to do it soon because Angel would be arriving soon with her children Michael, Maya and Sasha.
The doorbell rang just as the twins were finishing time out. Temperance answered the door and smiled when she saw Angela and her kids. 'Hi,' she said cheerfully, 'come on in.' She stood back to let Angela and her kids past. Once inside the house Sasha ran off to find June while Maya ran off to find Christine. Michael decided to see if Brandon wanted to play with him.
Sasha found June in her room. 'Hi June,' she said happily hugging her friend. 'Hi Sasha,' June replied returning the hug. 'What do you want to play?' June asked. Sasha thought for a moment. 'Let's play dress-ups,' she suggested excitedly. June agreed wholeheartedly which this decision and the two girls ran over to the chest where June kept her dress-up clothes.
Meanwhile Maya had managed to track down Christine. She found her friend playing tea party in her bedroom. As soon Christine saw Maya she gave an excited shriek and hugged her friend. 'Wanna play tea party?' she asked. 'Uh huh,' Maya said nodding enthusiastically. The two six year olds went to the table and sat down.
Michael found Brandon in his bedroom playing on his play station. Brandon looked up when he heard the door opening. 'Hi Mike,' he said. 'Hey Brandon,' Michael said, 'can I join you?'
'Sure,' Brandon said handing Mike the other controller.
Temperance and Angela were having coffee in the lounge. 'How has your day been so far sweetie?'
Angela asked setting her coffee down on a coaster. 'Not too bad,' Temperance replied, 'I had to put the twins in time out for breaking a vase.' Angela raised her eyebrows. 'How did they manage that?' she wanted to know. 'They were playing around the table upstairs and the vase fell off,' her friend answered her. 'I put them in time out for half an hour,' Temperance continued. 'Well, let's hope they learned their lesson,' Angela said. There was a comfortable silence while the two women drank their coffee. When Angela had finished she set her mug down again. 'Where's Parker today?' she enquired. Temperance set her own mug down and smiled. 'He's out with Lisa,' she told Angela, 'I think that they went to see The Hobbit. I know they've both wanted to see that film for a long time.' 'Jack wants to see it too,' Angela remarked, 'we're going to see it tomorrow night actually.' Temperance smiled at her friend. 'I hope you have a wonderful time,' she said.
The two friends talked for a couple of hours until Angela said; 'I'd better go. Jack will home soon.' Temperance glanced at the clock. 'Seeley will be home soon too,' she said. They both headed off to round up the children.
Once Angela had all her kids assembled they said goodbye to Temperance and her kids. Before they left Temperance asked Angela if her and her family were coming to the Boxing Day lunch tomorrow. 'Of course we are,' Angela responded. 'Good,' Temperance smiled, 'see you tomorrow. Bye.' Angela and the kids waved. 'Bye,' they chorused before getting in the car and driving off.
Temperance took her kids back inside. 'Alright who wants milk and a Santa cookie?' she asked. 'Me,' all three of her children said at once. She smiled and led them into the kitchen. She got out three glasses and filled them milk. Then she got some plates and gave the children two Santa cookies each. Brandon, June and Christine all wanted to eat their food while watching a film. Seeing as how it was Christmas their mother agreed. The four of them went into the lounge and the children chose a movie to watch which turned out to be The Lion King.
While they were watching the movie Seeley arrived home. 'I'm home!' he called. The movie was abandoned as the children ran to greet their father. 'Daddy,' they all squealed excitedly. 'Hello munchkins,' their father replied hugging each of his children in turn. 'Hi darling,' Temperance said greeting her husband with a warm kiss. Seeley kissed her back just as warmly. 'Hey honey,' he replied. He wrapped an arm around his wife's waist and then turned back to his children. 'What were you guys up to?' he asked. 'Watching The Lion King,' Brandon replied. 'Shall we carry on watching it then?' Seeley said. Christine, June and Brandon all nodded. The family headed back into the lounge and resumed watching the movie.
After the movie had finished it was nearly dinner time. Temperance headed to the kitchen to make dinner. She cooked fish bites and chip for the kids and made lasagne for herself and her husband.
Once dinner was ready they ate around the table.
After dinner the children brushed their teeth, their parents read them a story and then put them to bed.
When all the children were in bed their parents went to the master bedroom. Then they snuggled on the bed and watched a movie together.
The next day Temperance was up early to start working on the lunch. While she was working Angela, Amy, Daisy and Cam showed up to help make everything. Their husbands would be bringing the children along later.
They turned up just as lunch was ready. The big dining table had been set up for the adults and teenagers while the children would be sitting at a smaller table. Temperance was glad that they was enough room for everyone as there were a lot of people. Her brother Russ had shown up with his step-daughters Emma and Hayley along with his son Keenan and twin daughters Joy and Ruth. They were the first to arrive. Sweet's and Daisy had arrived next with their twin sons David and Nile. After them came Angela and Jack with their along with Michael, Maya and Sasha. The last to arrive was Cam's husband Arastoo. None of their children were there as they had all grown up and were living elsewhere. Michelle was attending New York University where she studying history and classics. Alejandro had gone to the police academy in Arizona and Maxine had accepted into The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in LA.
There was some commotion as the adults attempted to organise the children while the older children simply watched in amusement. Eventually everyone was seated and they could get on with serving lunch. The children were served first and after that the adults served themselves.
When the children had finished they scattered around the house to do various things. When the teenagers and adults had finished eating they moved to the lounge to talk.
They talked for a good three hours or so. Eventually though it wound down and everyone got ready to leave.
When all their family and friends had gone Seeley and Temperance collapsed on the couch. 'That was some Boxing Day,' Seeley sighed. 'I agree,' his wife said, 'why don't we leave the washing and just crash here on the couch?' she suggested. Seeley wrapped his arms around her waist kissed her softly on the neck. 'Yes lets,' he murmured. His wife giggle and snuggled into his chest.
The couple stayed like that until it was time to get dinner ready.