Authors note: I decided to do something for Christmas. So, if this is timed right it will be finished before Christmas. These will all be various random prompts and one shots leading up to Christmas day for the newlywed couple. Some will be smutty, some will be sweet, and others funny, I hope.

This is based around "The Nanny" universe. If you haven't already managed to catch this story, please do. We our picking up with them 6 months later...

Synopsis:

Rick and Michonne are off to pick their first real Christmas tree as a family.

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12 Days of Christmas...

Day 1

Picking out a Christmas tree

(14th December)

Michonne held the bottom of the grey steel ladder for her husband. Rick was in the loft, looking for the cardboard box that held their 6ft tall, artificial Christmas tree.

"Hey, I get a good view down here," Michonne said, grinning as she stared at her husband's black jeans covered bum.

Rick shook his bum for Michonne, who giggled.

"Ok, I found it. I am coming down."

Michonne moved out of the way to let Rick pass. He dragged the tree into their living room and started to remove it from the box. Rick spent several minutes setting the tree up while Michonne stood back and watched. The tree's bristles were out of shape, and a thick film of dust covered the entire tree.

As Rick continued setting up the tree, Michonne picked up a bag of decorations and looked inside. All the baubles in the bag were smashed or broken in some way. Michonne let out a deep sigh.

"Yeah Rick, I am not putting that tree in my newly decorated front room, no way." Michonne said, shaking her head.

"What's wrong with it?" he asked.

"What do you mean what's wrong with it? The fact you're even asking me that is the first problem," Michonne said, folding her arms over chest.

Rick looked at the tree.

"You were fine with it last year."

"It didn't look like this last year. Look at it, its feels sorry for itself." Michonne touched a branch and it broke off in her hand. She tutted, wiping the dirt and dust off her hands on her pant leg.

"Ok, let's go get Carl and Judith and we'll go pick a new one. I want a real tree this time, so let's go to the Christmas tree farm."

"And don't place that back in the loft, put it in the trash where it belongs," Michonne said, walking to find her stepchildren.

Rick huffed as he stuffed the tree back inside the box and placed it outside, next to the bin.

The Grimes family wrapped themselves up in big parka coats, thick boots, hats, gloves, and scarves, then set off for the farm in Rick's black SUV.

Christmas is one of Michonne's favourite times of year and Rick knew how much Christmas meant to his wife. She loved everything. The films, the food, mulled wine, gift giving and decorating the house. There was nothing about Christmas she didn't enjoy, which was why they recently got married on December 5th. They had yet to take their honeymoon which was planned for next year.

They arrived 40 minutes later at the Tradition Trees Christmas tree farm. The farm had many different types of trees, pine, spruce, and fir, with various pyramid shapes, sturdy branches, and a natural fresh scent.

"What about this one?" Rick asked, as they walked down the many rows of rooted trees.

"No." She replied.

"This one?" Rick pointed to another tree.

"No, it's too short and stubby," Michonne said, pulling her face.

"Oh, I forgot you like thangs thick and long," Rick whispered in her ear. His hands gripped her waist, pulling her back into his crotch.

Michonne grinned and shook her head.

"I'll pretend I didn't hear that," Carl said, walking off ahead.

Rick and Michonne both looked at the back of Carl's head and laughed.

They walked down the next row of trees.

"What about this one then?" Rick pointed to another tree.

"Rick, are you not grasping this? The tree has to be the right one." Michonne snapped.

"Ok," Rick nodded. He got his wife's message loud and clear.

"Yeah, daddy! It has to be perfect," Judith said, standing next to her stepmom.

Rick and Carl rolled their eyes.

Michonne wanted this to be a real tradition for their family going forward: visiting the farm to choose and cut their perfect tree.

An hour later, Michonne had found the tree that would look great in their living room.

"This one it's perfect." Michonne's eyes widened. She pointed and smiled at the 7ft tall fir tree. It was perfect in length and width.

"Ok, Rick you have to cut this down."

Rick nodded.

Michonne, Carl, and Judith went to look around the gift shop. Michonne picked up some extra decorations for their tree, and they each grabbed cups of hot cocoa with marshmallows and hog roast sandwiches with apple sauce, to snack on while they waited for Rick.

Michonne brought Rick some food and his own hot cocoa for all his hard work cutting down their tree.

The employees of the farm helped Rick wrap the tree up and strap it securely to the roof of his truck. After a successful first time at the Christmas farm, they all made their way home to decorate the tree.

Rick had brought the tree inside of their home and placed it on top of a circular white fur rug in the corner of their decorated living room.

Michonne had decided to go for a rustic theme for their first Christmas tree, which fit in with the feel of their family home.

Judith and Michonne planned to decorate the tree together while Carl and Rick relaxed on the soft plush couch in the living room keeping them company.

First, Michonne lightly flocked the Christmas tree. She had to explain several times to Rick what this process was. He still didn't get it and didn't understand the point of it. She rolled her eyes and ignored him after deciding she wasn't going to explain it again.

They added the lights onto the now flocked tree. Michonne started at the base of the trunk and worked her way up, wrapping the lights around every major branch. Next, they added the white furry garland, draping and spreading it around each branch. This time, they started from the top and worked their way to the bottom, hanging the various-sized ornaments around the tree.

After about 30 minutes of decorating, the tree was finally finished and they stood around the tree, admiring Michonne and Judith's handy work.

Rick turned the lights off, momentarily sending their home into darkness, before he switched the tree lights on, illuminating the room with the twinkly fairy lights that were now flashing off and on.

He wrapped his arms around Michonne and kissed her temple.

"It's beautiful baby. You did a good job picking the perfect tree."

Michonne wrapped her arms around his torso.

"Thank you."

Michonne smiled, knowing that this year would be the first of many wonderful Christmases for the Grimes household.

Authors note:

What will happen on day 2?

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