Disclaimer: I don't own Amazing Chan And The Chan Clan, Amazing Chan And The Chan Clan is a copyright of Hanna Barbera.
Author's note: This story is dedicated to Sara Jaye and RainbowAurora17, merry Christmas to you both! It also takes place the Christmas following Akiko's funeral.
Anne Chan Discovered Part 1
It was the morning of December 20th 1973 as well known detective and father of ten, Charlie Chan went into the bedroom where his six sons, 13-year-old Henry, 12-year-old Stanley, 9-year-old Alan, 8-year-old Tom, 5-year-old Flip, and 18-day-old Scooter all slept.
"Wake up, boys, your sisters are already up! I've booked you a gig at the mall!" Charlie exclaimed.
All six boys awoke as Stanley took a whiff of the air.
"Whoa! I think Scooter needs his didey changed!" Stanley exclaimed, holding his nose.
Charlie chuckled, "Right you are, Stanley, I'll change Scooter's diaper and dress him while the rest of you join your sisters." he said.
"Okay, Pop." Henry said.
The five older boys got dressed, went downstairs to put their snowsuits and boots on, and went outside.
Once outside, Alan clearly heard something wonderful, a girl's voice singing.
Girl's voice: Silent as a snowflake in the night;
Holy is the spirit of this night;
All the world is calm and peaceful;
All the world is bright and joyful;
Spirit of love;
And child of peace;
Love unending;
That shall not cease;
Peace, my children;
Of good will;
Peace, my children;
Peace, be still.
Alan followed the harmonious sound to 9-year-old Anne, his younger fraternal twin sister.
Anne was building a snowman in the front yard.
"Wow! Annie! That was beautiful! Who knew you of all people could sing like that? You really do have Mom's gift!" Alan exclaimed.
"Not so loud, Alan," Anne whispered sharply. "I don't want everyone to know!"
"Then, just sing for me." Alan suggested.
Anne cleared her throat and began to sing for Alan.
Anne: Silent as a snowflake in the night;
Holy is the spirit of this night;
All the world is calm and peaceful;
All the world is bright and joyful;
Spirit of love;
And child of peace;
Love unending;
That shall not cease;
Peace, my children;
Of good will;
Peace, my children;
Peace, be still.
A little bit later, Charlie came outside with Scooter in his snowsuit.
"Alan, Anne," Charlie said firmly. "get in the Chan van while I buckle Scooter and Mimi in."
"Yes, sir!" Alan and Anne said in unison.
Alan was careful not to slip on the icy driveway.
Anne however, wasn't so lucky.
Anne slipped on the icy driveway and was sobbing her eyes out.
"I wouldn't be surprised if you got a lump of coal in your stocking, Anne," Stanley teased. "look at all the crying you are doing! Remember, Santa Claus is watching."
"I know that, Stanley! I'm crying because I'm in pain! My right ankle hurts!" Anne exclaimed.
"What a lame excuse!" 10-year-old Suzie exclaimed.
"It's no excuse, Suzie, I really am hurt! Can someone help me into the van?" Anne cried.
Henry unbuckled his seatbelt.
"Here, Annie," Henry said gently. "take my hand."
Anne took Henry's right hand with her left hand and he gently helped her into the Chan van.