A/N: Christmas Eve finds Chuck and Sarah spending an unexpectedly quite night at home alone. This is my first stab at fanfiction. I originally planned it as a one shot to wet my feet for a longer story idea, but it has grown as I write. Since it's also the day after Christmas, I figured I should at least get the beginning of it posted. With that said, I hope you enjoy this! The story takes place after Season 4 Episode 10.

Disclaimer: I don't own Chuck. Luckily, I can at least play in his world until I'm officially told I can no longer do so. I hope that doesn't happen, especially since it's all for fun and no money is being made.

Gee Whiz, It's Christmas

"What do you think bro?" Devon took a few steps back to stand, smiling, next to Chuck. "Didn't I tell you I'd find you the perfect tree?"

"It's awesome," Chuck admitted. Of course, he never expected anything less from Captain Awesome. His brother-in-law's arm went up. Chuck smiled and joined in on one of the trademark high fives he had come to appreciate more than he cared to let on.

"Mmmm." Sarah took in a deep breath. She and Ellie had appeared from the kitchen, each carrying two mugs of hot chocolate. "It smells awesome too," she added with a smile, handing a mug to Chuck.

Chuck wrapped his arm around Sarah as she snuggled in against him. They both smiled as Devon gave Ellie's pregnant belly a rub before taking his mug and wrapping his arm around her. The four of them stood quietly, sipping their hot chocolate and enjoying the moment.

"It really is beautiful," Ellie said, breaking the silence, "but then, Devon always did have a knack for picking the perfect tree for this apartment." She gave her husband a smile and a peck on the cheek. "Luckily, he's just as good at choosing one for our new apartment as well."

"Thank you so much for doing it for us," Sarah began.

"Yeah, I really wanted Sarah and me to get our tree," Chuck added, "but we couldn't pass up the offer of a week's real vacation on the government's dime after her week of meetings wrapped up."

"Nothing like two weeks of D.C. winter to get you into the Christmas spirit and give you a new appreciation for Burbank's warm weather," Sarah laughed, pressing in closer to Chuck's side.

"No problem," Devon grinned. "I'm glad I could do it for you."

"You'll have to fill me in on all the details," Ellie smiled, a look of mischief appearing as she looked over at her brother. "Like if he took you to a nice restaurant or to another Wienerlicious."

"Come on, sis," Chuck pleaded, "that was one time, as a joke."

"Sure it was," Sarah jumped in, elbowing him in the ribs as they all laughed. "Just like it was a joke when you tried to get me to let you make a Klingon Blood Pie for tomorrow."

"That was a joke too," Chuck objected, putting on his best pouting face even as he tried to keep from laughing at the disgusted face Ellie was making. "Besides, it would be perfectly acceptable to serve it at a Christmas dinner."

"Maybe on the planet Klingon," Ellie shot back.

"Kronos," Chuck said sheepishly. "The Klingon homeworld is called Kronos."

"That you know that should scare me," Sarah giggled, "but for some reason, it doesn't."

"What scares me is people are going to start showing up and we haven't even gotten the decorations out for the tree," Devon cut in, trying to save Chuck from the formidable female tag team the only way he knew how. As if on cue, the doorbell rang.

"Why don't you three get the decorations while I get the door? I'll try to salvage what's left of my manly pride in the process," Chuck said, kissing Sarah on the forehead before making a show of strutting across the living room. His effort was rewarded with a marshmallow hitting him in the back of the head just as he reached the door.

Chuck turned in time to see the three of them duck into the hall.

"Don't think I don't know who the guilty party is. The aim gave you away!"

He turned back and opened the door to Big Mike holding three large bags and looking very uncomfortable in a new non-tailored suit.

A/N the 2nd: Sorry it's so short, but I really wanted to get something posted at least semi-close to Christmas since it is a Christmas story. More to come soon.