Chapter One

"Come on, is everybody ready?" Evelyn Danvers asked from the kitchen. She had just gotten the ham out of the oven for their Christmas dinner. Caleb and Reid were supposed to be setting the table. Sarah and Kate were helping her in the kitchen.

"The table is set, mom." Caleb called from the kitchen.

"You heard the man, grab a bowl and let's get started." Evelyn said.

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Caleb Danvers stood back and looked at the table. He was impressed with the work that he and Reid created. Ever since the Chase incident a couple of months ago everybody was finally settling back into their normal life schedule.

Pogue and Kate had gotten closer after Chase had put them both in the hospital. When Kate found out that Pogue was in an "accident" trying to get to her, she knew that he loved her and cared about her.

Reid had slowed down on using his powers. He finally got the message that Caleb had been trying to get across. He and Tyler had even started up a relationship. Their families and friends were cool with it too.

Tyler's life really hadn't changed all that much. He never abused his powers like Reid had. He had Reid now but before, they weren't together. He continued to help out the same way he had before.

Caleb and Sarah had gotten real close. Sarah finally knowing about the Covenant, and Caleb trusting her with a secret that big. They both loved each other very much. Caleb, now having twice as much power, barely used it, like before. Sarah was staying at the mansion with him and Evelyn. Caleb reached into his pocket. Tonight was a very special night.

Evelyn had changed the most. Ever since she asked her husband to give up his life so their son could have his power to defeat Chase, she was like a new woman. She had stopped drinking and had gotten out more. As a matter of fact, she sort of taken Sarah under her wing. Taught her things that a mother teaches her daughter. Finally it was Christmas day.

His mother's voice brought him out of his thoughts. "Well, don't just stand there, we need the mashed potatoes."

Caleb passed Sarah, who was carrying the gravy, flashed her a grin and proceeded into the kitchen.

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"Can you please pass me the ham?" Pogue asked. Tyler, who was sitting next to Reid, passed him the plate.

"So, how is everything?" Evelyn asked.

"Wonderful."

"Delicious."

"You're a great cook, Mrs. Danvers." Kate said.

"I'm sorry I can't take the credit. Sarah got up bright and early and made everything." Evelyn replied.

Sarah started to blush. "It was nothing."

"You're being modest. This meal is incredible." Reid stated, shoving a spoonful of potatoes in his mouth.

"He's right." Tyler agreed.

"Of course you would agree with him, you take him to bed." Caleb said, jokingly. Then he got serious. "They're right, though, this is incredible."

"Thank you." Sarah replied. She leaned over and gave him a kiss.

Evelyn kicked her son in the leg.

"Oww." Caleb cried when they broke apart.

"That wasn't supposed to hurt." Sarah joked.

Caleb looked at his mother. She started to tap her wedding band. The action was obvious to Caleb, but oblivious to the others.

"Oh, right." Caleb muttered to himself. He looked around. "Is everybody done with their dinner?" After getting the response he needed, he pulled a box out of his pocket and got on one knee. "Sarah Wenham, will you marry me and become Mrs. Sarah Danvers?"

Sarah looked down at the ring and up at Evelyn. She smiled deeply and gave her a short, small nod. Then one by one, she looked into the faces of each of her friends. There were looks of happiness, surprise and appeasement on their faces. She looked back at Caleb. "Yes, Caleb Danvers, I will marry you."

Caleb smiled at her, placed the ring upon her finger and kissed her.

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Outside in the snow, a figure stood watching the happy moment. "Go ahead and have your pleasure. I'm back and this time, there will be hell to pay."