Ch 1

A sprinkle of steady white fell from a darkening sky blanketing New York. The city sat quiet a rarity for the Big Apple known to be constantly busy. With the snowstorm predicted to last overnight native New Yorkers remained inside their houses for an evening of hot chocolate and indoor activities.

Jamie Reagan watched the snow falling from the passenger side of a NYPD patrol car finishing their eight hour shift which luckily had been quiet. Despite still having a half hour left until end of your Jamie's mind wandered to his wife Eddie at home with their six year old daughter Mary, four year old son Joe and two year daughter Alannah . He smiled still amazed having such a great little family with his Eddie.

The rest of tour luckily flew by making a quick change before calling goodbye on his way out. Walking to the car he dialed speed dial 2, calling Eddie letting her know he was on the way. "Hey babe just got off shift do you need me to pick up anything?"

"I think we're good lambchop we're waiting for you to come home so we could eat. The kids are making their list to Santa." Even through the phone Jamie could hear Eddie's smile imaging the two older kids writing what they wanted while Allanah scribbled hopefully on the table. Lately shed decided to use the wall as a canvas.

"Okay I should be home in forty five minutes." Keys in hand Jamie opened his car letting an involuntary shiver with the cold slicing through him. He quickly turned the car on immediately starting the heat before starting towards Brooklyn Heights.

Thanks to traffic Jamie made it home closer to the hour sighing as he entered. "Daddy's home," Mary and Joe exclaimed abandoning the list to greet their daddy with Allanah trying to keep up with her older siblings. Smiling Jamie knelt down catching them in his open arms hugging all three while kissing their heads.

"Daddy, we're making a list for Santa Cause," Joe told him excitedly after receiving his hug and kiss. Joe was a carbon copy of Jamie, same blue eyes, preferred reading over watching television and was bright.

Jamie smiled at him, standing up to take his jacket off. "Oh yea buddy, how's that going? "

Taking his hands their older kids led him into the living room stopping so Jamie could pick up Alannah. He smiled greeting Eddie with a kiss on his way to the couch. "Look daddy I asked for an E reader and there's a new book I want…"

"I want build a bear teddy bear they are so cute.." Mary interrupted her brother showing off the list she made along with pictures. On Joe's right Alannah lifted her own masterpiece wanting to be part of the conversation. "Pwetty." Jamie kissed his youngest's head accepting the picture to study it.

Giving Jamie time with the kids Eddie went to check on their dinner taking everything to the table. "Dinner.."

Mary and Joe ran in first taking their places at the table while Jamie walked in slower holding Allanah's hand helping her into her seat. "Daddy, may I please have some milk," Joe asked, waiting until his sister was settled.

"Sure, Mary?" Seeing her nod Jamie poured two glasses of milk carrying them back. "Mary would you like to say grace today?"

Nodding her head face turning serious at the request Mary folded her hands and bowed her "Bless us O Lord for these gifts we are about to receive from your bounty through Christ our Lord Amen." She crossed herself, lifting the milk to take a sip setting it back down. "Thank you for the milk daddy."

"Thank you daddy," Joe chimed, watching Eddie place broccoli on his face frowning. He looked up, opening his mouth to protest quickly deciding against it seeing the look Eddie gave.

"Daddy, how does Santa Clause come? What if we're by grandpa's house would he leave," Joe asked changing the subject. He stabbed the broccoli making a face but took a bite off the end so not to anger his parents.

Chuckling Eddie answered before Jamie or the other kids could. "Don't worry buddy Santa knows everything so even if we are by grandpa's he'll know where to find you but that's only for good boys and girls."

Joe swallowed hard looking back down at his plate concentrating on eating everything. Joe finished first leaning over to help Allanah get her sippy cup filled with milk. "Tank oooh…" She tried taking a sip happy.

The older kids finished carrying their plates to the sink so they could go play in the living room. "How was work," Eddie turned to Jamie noticing the tired look on his face after working overtime.

"Surprisingly not busy and I rode with Sarg so it wasn't bad. It was really coming down out there. I can't wait for Christmas," he smiled eyes twinkling excited to have his own family to celebrate with. He promised not to spoil the kids but wasn't sure about making good on his word thrilled to have his three beautiful girls and handsome son Joe with Eddie.

"I can't either honestly.." Eddie admitted. She laughed at Marie trying to figure out how to get the last of her milk out by shaking it. Little drops flew from the straw hitting the startled two year old. Scrunching up her face Allanah dropped her sippy turning to Eddie crying.

Smiling Eddie sat Allanah on her lap rocking her back and forth slowly comforting her. "It's okay baby," she soothed low calming tone. Jamie watched still amazed at how great Eddie was with all their kids.

"Daddy it's snowing!" Laughing Jamie walked into the living room joining his kids by the window. A steady stream of white dusted the window blanketing their lawn and street up to the window.

"It sure is wow. Looks like daddy has to shovel or we could watch Finding Nemo with the big blanket and some popcorn.. Mary and Joe cheered abandoning the window to find seats on the couch giving their answer. Figuring that's what they'd want Jamie returned to the kitchen smiling at Eddie holding a calm Allanah . "We're going to Finding Nemo, I'll clean this while you make popcorn?"

Agreeing quickly Eddie put Allanah down sighing when she cried again lifting her up forced to use one hand. Jamie quickly washed their dinner pots placing the dishes and utensils in the dishwasher. He finished at the same Eddie poured popcorn into plates helping her hand them out.

Mary passed her father the movie to put in snuggling under the blanket next to her brother munching on popcorn. Jamie smiled savoring this moment with them, putting an arm around Eddie watching until the kids fell asleep on him.

Lifting Joe and Mary carefully Jamie brought them to their rooms tucking the covers around and placed a kiss on each their heads. He went into Allanah's room finding Eddie standing over their daughter's crib. "They're growing so fast," he whispered hugging Eddie from behind.

"I know.." Eddie sighed smiling at her last little baby. "We're lucky two great girls and a little Boy Scout like you. Joe is the only boy..what if we try for one more have two each.."

Jamie kissed her cheek slipping his hand into hers leading her out so their daughter could sleep.