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"Jeff, what are you doing over chris- over break?" Nick caught himself just in time, not wanting to upset Jeff even more.

"Staying here." Jeff said. "Mom's got this new guy who hates me. The others were too young to really remember dad. Everyone has moved on. I'm the only one who can't. I can't celebrate Christmas anymore, because how much it hurts still."

"Jeff, you can't stay here all alone." Nick said. "Come home with me. You don't have to celebrate if you don't want to. Dad doesn't like a big celebration. He likes a little while round the tree, opening gifts, then just watching TV or playing games or whatever then a quiet family dinner."

"If you're sure I won't be a bother." Jeff mumbled.

"You won't. My dad really wants to meet you. I think this could really help both of you. Please come with me?" Nick pleaded.

"Fine. Just be with me the whole way." Jeff said quietly.

"I will. It'll be fun." Nick smiled. "Now you better get packing. We leave in the morning."

The next morning they were sat in Nick's car.

"I can't do this." Jeff whispered suddenly.

"Jeff, you can." Nick pulled over and took Jeff's hand. "We can do this together. My family don't bite. There's only me, mom and dad. You don't have to do anything you're not comfortable with. They will love you."

"If you're sure..." Jeff mumbled.

"You'll be fine. " Nick assured him, starting to drive again.

An hour and a half later, Nick pulled into the driveway of a high-class, yet simple house. Nick led Jeff down the long, winding path and knocked on the door, which was soon answered by Mrs. Duval. "Nick." She smiled, pulling him into a tight hug. "Who's this?" She asked, raising an eyebrow at Jeff.

"Hi mom. This is Jeff Sterling, my boyfriend." He said.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Duval." Jeff said politely, going to shake her hand when he was taken by surprise with her pulling him into a hug.

"Darling, please, call me Clarice. Nicky, he is just as handsome as you've told us." She smiled, moving aside to let the boys come in. "Your dad is in the lounge."

Nick nodded and took Jeff to meet his dad. "Dad, this is my boyfriend, Jeff Sterling." Jeff stepped into the room a little nervously, seeing the man in the wheelchair. "Jeff, this is my dad."

Major Duval smiled. "It's nice to meet you, Jeff. You look just like your father."

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