Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. So I didn't get Twilight for Christmas, Robert, or Edward. Oh well, there's always next year...Right?


I'll Be Home For Christmas

I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have some snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree

Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
If only in my dream


(Renesmee's POV)

I blinked a few times as light entered my vision. Slowly I let my eyes open up all the way once they were adjusted to the light. I go to take a good look of my surroundings. A bright light entered my room through the window and I could tell from the light that snow was still falling to the ground. I smiled to myself.

It looks like it was going to be a white Christmas this year...

Wait...

It's Christmas.

IT'S CHRISTMAS!

I got up from my position on the bed. My hair was all over my face from sleeping last night, but I didn't care. I looked to see my mother's sleeping form was right next to me. I smiled seeing her. I couldn't wait to give her my gift. I picked it out especially for her. She deserves something beautiful for Christmas after everything she did for me this year.

I then shook my momma gently. As much as I wanted to go down and see the presents Santa left, I wasn't going to do it without my mom. I know she loves to open up the presents with me. Plus, knowing my momma she needs to take photos of this stuff. Kind of annoying, but it makes her happy, so I'll tolerate it.

"Momma," I whispered, shaking her softly. "Momma! Mommmmmaaaaa." I whined softly. I was getting a little impatient, but I needed to be patient for Momma. I wanted today to be good for her as well.

"Hmmm? Nessie?" She mumbled tiredly. I then climbed over my momma so I was facing her.

I watched as she opened her brown eyes up to face the same eyes I inherited from her.

"Momma! It's Christmas! Wake up!" I exclaimed, smiling widely at her. My momma chuckled as she lifted me up in the air, causing me to giggle.

"That's right. Come on angel, let's go. I'm sure you want to open up your gifts from Santa," She said, tickling my side and giving me kisses on both of my cheeks.

I giggled and nodded eagerly as I took her hand. We made a quick stop to pick up her camera, and from there I rushed with my momma downstairs to the presents.

When we reached the tree I couldn't help but open my jaw all the way and gape at the presents in front of me. There was a sea of presents and a stocking stuffed to the top.

From there I dragged my mother with me as her and I opened the presents together. I pretty much got every material item I wanted. I got a bunch of new books and some new toys like a barbie dream house, new dolls, and new board games. Plus I would be getting new toys from all of my other family members.

There's a positive to my Christmas, my gifts. Even though I don't think Daddy is in one of these tiny little boxes, I was grateful Santa still got me all these gifts. Today I'm going to think on the positive side. Not just for me, but for my momma and for my family. I was going to make sure this was going to be a good Christmas.

"Nessie, I have something special for you," Momma announced, taking a box out. It was wrapped in silver wrapping paper and had a big blue bow on the box.

"Thank you Momma," I said as she placed the gift in my hands. I smiled as I carefully took off the wrapping paper to reveal a china doll. She was beautiful. The doll had bronze hair and brown eyes, just like me.

"Oh Momma! She's beautiful," I gushed, hugging the doll.

My mother smiled and went to stroke my hair gently. "I'm glad you like her. You know my mother got me a china doll the year Poppa and her split up. I thought that maybe this Christmas, you should get your own."

"I love it. Thank you!" I exclaimed, hugging my mother. She smiled and hugged me back.

"I'm glad you like it baby." She chuckled, rubbing my back.

I was so grateful for all the boxes of gifts in front of me, in fact I donate a few of my presents every year to Toys for Tots or to the kids in the Hospital. It's a Cullen family tradition actually to donate a present for someone in need. I have everything I could possibly want so I love to give to others who don't have what I have. I just love giving gifts anyway. I love to see the faces of the people when they see their gifts. That's what I love about Christmas. The giving and knowing I made someone's day.

"Momma, I got you something too," I said, grabbing the gift I just wrapped last night in my hands. Aunt Alice helped me pick this one out at the mall the other day and Auntie Rose helped me get the picture.

"Oh, Renesmee, honey. You didn't have to get me anything," Momma said, brushing my hair.

"No, no, no. I insist," I said to her, shoving the package into her hands. "Pleasssse Momma. You do everything for me. This is just a little something that I can give to you."

My mother smiled softly at me and then gently took it out of my hands. "Thank you angel."

"You're welcome." I smiled at her.

I watched in anticipation as my mother slowly unwrapped the present. I smiled once she opened up the small box to reveal the locket I bought her. It was a smooth silver and inside revealed a picture of Daddy, Momma, and I on my first Christmas.

Tears welded up in my mothers eyes as she looked at the picture in the locket. Her fingers traced over the picture and then she looked up at me with a smile on her face.

"Oh, Nessie. This is beautiful," she whispered in awe. "Oh thank you so much baby. I love it."

"It was nothing. You deserved something pretty for Christmas this year, after all you did so much for me this year," I told her.

She smiled as she then wrapped me up in her arms. I smiled as I snuggled into them.

"I love you Renesmee. So very much. Merry Christmas baby."

"Merry Christmas to you too, Momma," I whispered, holding onto her tight.

Momma then placed the locket around her neck and from there I followed her into the kitchen. I helped her with some things for the party, like a little bit of cleaning up to do and with some of the decorations.

Soon I was looking out the window, watching the snow fall down, creating a white blanket over our yard. It was really beautiful, watching the snow fall.

"You can go out, you know. I'll watch you from the kitchen and once the cookies are done baking I'll go out and join you," My mom said, rubbing my shoulder.

"Are you sure?" I asked, looking up at her. "I can still stay and-"

"Go, baby. I'll watch you. Don't worry. Have fun," My mom said, kissing my head.

"Thanks Momma!" I smiled as I then ran off towards the door. I made sure to put my gloves and hat on before I left. When I reached the outdoors I twirled around in the flurries falling from the sky.

I began to make a snowman from there. It was kind of lumpy and not very good, but it'll do. I'm sure Momma can help me when she's done.

As I finish patting the snowman out I notice a taxi pulling up to the house. I frowned and eyed it carefully. I watched as it then stops in front of our house.

I begin to get nervous. Who could this be? Was this Aunt Leah and Uncle Colin? With baby Claire? No, it can't be. They're suppose to be visiting Poppa Charlie and Nanna Sue first. Aren't they?

I looked at it closely to see a tall figure get out of the taxi. He has a duffel bag over his shoulder and he was dressed in an army uniform...No.

It can't be.

It...It just can't be.

Am I dreaming?

"Thank you, Merry Christmas!" He told the driver, waving back at the car as it sped away from the home.

The tall man then turned around so he was looking at my house. I took a deep breath as he scanned the yard until he came upon me.

He looked at me for a moment. I watched as he blinked a few times until a smile appeared on his face.

"Daddy?" My voice finally says. "Daddy, is that you?"

"Renesmee...Nessie," He breathed, smiling as he dropped the duffel bag down onto the ground.

"DADDY!" I cried out. I could feel the tears stream down my face as I ran to him with all the force in my little legs, right at the man in front of me.

He ran towards me as well. My daddy was faster than me so it didn't take him long to pick me up and cradle me close to him. From there I gripped onto my daddy like my life depended on it. I felt so safe and happy in his arms. Everything seemed so familiar being in his arms, but at the same time so unreal. It felt like a dream.

I just couldn't believe it. My daddy was here. He made it home for Christmas.

"Daddy." I sobbed into his shoulder. "I missed you."

"I know angel. I missed you too my beautiful little girl. You don't know how much I missed you angel." He breathed, rocking me back and forth in his arms. "You got so big."

"I'm not that big." I giggled as I buried my face into the crook of his neck. He chuckled as he still gently rocked me back and forth.

"Santa brought you home. He listened to me Daddy," I whispered.

"He did. I'm home and we're going to have the best Christmas. Me, you, and Momma," he whispered back, kissing my hair.

I smiled as I held tight to my daddy a little bit more. We just stood there in the snow, holding one another for what felt like the longest time.

That's when a voice said, "Edward?"

Daddy and I slowly broke away from one another to see the person standing in the doorway. I smiled and turned to look at my daddy before turning back to the doorway.

"Momma, guess what! Santa brought Daddy home!"

(Bella's POV)

This Christmas party was going to be great. Everything was in place and all ready. I know Edward would have loved this. After all, Christmas was our holiday, so that's why I'm going to make sure everything will be perfect. Even though Edward isn't here with me, I'm going to make it perfect for him.

I took the pies out of the oven and placed them on the counter to cool off. I looked towards the window to see Nessie was playing in the snow. I should really join her right now. Everything is all ready to go, and I should spend some more time with her before the party.

As I approached the door I noticed someone get out of a taxi in front of our home. My heart began to pound as this someone began to come closer to our home and started to approach Renesmee.

I was about to run out of there and go all Momma bear when I noticed who it was.

The figure was now holding my daughter in a loving embrace and he was in an army uniform.

My heart stopped at the sight of this.

I didn't think as I just threw on whatever jacket I had and a hat, opening the door wide open to see Nessie crying with Edward as they both held one another in an embrace.

Edward. My Edward.

I just stood there, frozen, watching my daughter and husband hug one another. Finally after a good couple of minutes I finally found my voice.

"Edward?" I whimpered, gripping to the frame of the doorway.

The two turned around to face me. Renesmee and Edward were both smiling when they spotted me.

Edward looked perfect. He looks just like how I remember him. Perfectly tousled bronze hair, except it was a bit damp from the snow and their were small little snowflakes scattered in his hair. He had a big handsome crooked smile on his face and his eyes seemed to sparkle as bright as a Christmas tree.

My Edward was home.

I was home.

"Momma, guess what! Santa brought Daddy home!" Renesmee exclaimed.

I felt the tears steam down my face as I watched Edward gently place our daughter down, kissing her head before looking at me.

"Bella. My beautiful Bella."

"Edward!" I sobbed, running right at him. He ran towards me and I launched myself at him. My legs wrapped around his waist and his arms wrapped around my body. He then swirled me around in the winter air, my head buried in his shoulder.

When he finished swirling me around I smashed my lips against his. I gripped to his hair while his hands moved down, holding me by the lower part of my back. Honestly, kissing Edward right now felt like I haven't kissed someone in over a decade.

"I love you," I finally said, my voice was barely a whisper. "I missed you. A lot."

"I know." He chuckled, brushing my cheek with his fingers. "I missed you too."

I smiled as I gripped to him once more. "I love you. So much Edward."

"I love you Isabella Cullen. So freaking much," he whispered back, gripping tight to me. "I love both of you," he added, looking down at Renesmee and picking her up so we were both in his arms.

Renesmee and I giggled as Edward held us in a tight embrace. My husband was home. He was home for Christmas. The only thing I wanted for Christmas besides my daughter's happiness.

"Let's go inside," I suggested, looking at Edward and Renesmee. "I'm sure you're both cold."

"Let's," he agreed, wrapping an arm around me. I smiled as I leant against him while Renesmee gripped tighter to her father.

We went to the living room where we all set up around the fire I lit. We were all seated on the rug, huddling close together as Renesmee decided to show Edward all of her toys and even the toys she was going to give to the kids at the hospital.

The whole time I watched Edward and Renesmee lovingly. He looked so happy to be back with his daughter.

"But guess what the best present was this year! The one I would trade for all of my toys!" Renesmee announced as she sat down right in front of Edward.

She then got a bow from one of her presents and placed it smack on Edward's shoulder. "Was this one."

He grinned at Renesmee and lifted her up into his arms. She snuggled into his chest, smiling contently as she held onto him. My baby's wish came true, my wish came true, this Christmas was truly going to be perfect.

I crawled over to the two and I felt Edward's arm bring me closer to him. I smiled as I the snuggled into his warm chest, resting my head against it. It felt so nice to have his arms wrap around me once again.

"Oh yeah! Before I forget, I got you something, Ness," Edward announced, grabbing something from his bag. "It's small, but I think you'll like this."

I watched as he then places a Charlie Brown plush doll into Renesmee's hands. Immediately Renesmee smiled at the doll and then Edward. She launched herself at him and wrapped her arms around his neck in a hug.

"Oh thank you Daddy! I love him! Snoopy and my China doll have a friend now! Wait till Dani and Alyssa see!" Renesmee gushed. Edward and I shared a chuckle with one another.

"I'm glad you like it angel," Edward said, stroking her curls. I could see it in his eyes that he missed moments like this with Renesmee.

"Anyway, speaking of the party, it's in an hour," I said softly, rubbing Renesmee's small arm. "How do you want to make your grand entrance? A surprise?"

"Why of course." Edward grinned at me deviously. We all laughed as we cuddle on the floor, deciding how we should surprise the family.

(Edward's POV)

I didn't want to let go of Bella or Renesmee the whole time. I would have held them in the middle of a snow storm for five hours if I had to, just to hold them.

I sat on my bed, looking at all of the photos of Renesmee and Bella that I missed. I really hate that I had to miss all of these moments; like Halloweens, summers barbecues, birthdays, but I knew that when I would come home for good that we'll make these moments up.

When I saw Renesmee light up when she got the Charlie Brown doll, it made my day. Just seeing her and Bella happy makes me happy.

"Are you happy that you're home?" Bella asked me as she wrapped her arms around my shoulders. I smiled as I held onto her hands, bringing them to my chest, close to my heart.

"Yeah...I missed you two so much." I sighed, turning around so I could face the beautiful strong woman I fell in love with from the moment I met her.

She looked gorgeous in her black skirt and green sweater. There was a bright red blush on her face and her hair was perfectly curled. Bella looked like a Christmas angel if you ask me.

"I know. Me too," Bella whispered, sitting down on my lap. I smiled, bringing her closer to my body.

"I have something for you too," I told her, reaching into my pocket where I felt the slim ring. I slowly pulled it out and she gasped.

"Edward. You didn't have to get me anything. You're my present, just like Renesmee said," Bella said, brushing her fingers through my hair.

"No. I wanted to get this for someone who's spent the last year taking care of Renesmee as a single parent basically and is honestly the strongest woman I know on the planet." I then place the ring in the palm of her hand. She looked at the ring and smiled at me. On it was engraved My Reason.

"My reason," She whispered, rubbing the ring.

"Yes. My reason to fight," I said, slipping it onto her finger. She looked up at me with watering eyes.

"Oh, Edward. It's beautiful. Thank you," Bella whispered, rubbing the ring with her other finger. "Speaking of which, I have something for you," She muttered a moment later.

"Bella, you didn't have to-"

"You got me something Edward Anthony Cullen. My turn," she said teasingly, grabbing something from her drawer. I chuckled as she placed it in my hands.

"I was going to send it to you, but you came home...And yeah." We both chuckled as I look to see it's a small scrapbook in my hands. I flip through the pages to see it's full of photos of Renesmee, Bella, and the family. All were photos of things that I missed this year.

"It's nothing much, but it has everything you missed. I made sure you wouldn't miss anything. All of the memories you weren't here for, are right here. So you'll now be apart of them," She said, touching the book. I looked at my beautiful wife to see tears still in her eyes and I go to gently wipe them away with my thumb.

"It's perfect Bella. I love it," I told her, placing the book on the bed so I could hug her.

Bella smiled at me as she then reached up to kiss my lips, bringing me closer to her as she gripped to my hair. I kissed her back with a bunch of passion, her fingers in my hair and mine traveling up her body.

"They're here!" Renesmee yelled from downstairs, causing us to break lip lock.

"Later," she whispered, winking at me. I chuckled.

God. This woman is going to be the death of me.

I then walked downstairs and hid in the hallway while everyone else greeted Bella and Renesmee. I smiled seeing all of them greet one another. My heart pounded in anticipation as I watched my parents, sister, and nieces and nephews enter the home. God, I missed them all.

From there it was kind of simple. We didn't plan anything elaborate since we didn't have a lot of time so I just waited for everyone to come.

"So? Bells? Do you have a surprise or something? You're acting up," Emmett asked, looking all around the home.

"Well...Fine...I'll tell you all what I'm hiding in a moment," Bella said, smiling deviously at everyone.

"But Bella, you hate surprises," Seth teased with her. This made Bella roll her eyes and nudge her brother in the ribs.

"Trust me, this one you will all love!"

"Are you preggos?" Emmett guessed, earning a smack upside the head from Rosalie.

"You passed Health, didn't you Emmett? How is it possible for Bella to be pregnant while Edward is...You know..Overseas," Alice said, rolling her eyes.

"Shesh! It was a guess!" Emmett grumbled, rubbing the sore spot on his head.

"It's okay buddy. We all make stupid guesses somedays," Jasper teased, nudging him in the shoulder.

"Do you guys want to know or what?" Bella asked, rolling her eyes and tapping her foot impatiently.

"I don't want to be rude, but I'll be right back. I really need to pee," Alice said, scurrying towards my direction. Oh no. Shit!

"Um Alice-"

It was too late as she ran straight smack into my chest.

"Move Edward, why are you standing in the middle of the...EDWARD!?" Alice shrieked, her arms wrapping around my shoulders. I chuckled as I wrapped my arms around Alice's small form and picked up my little sister.

"You're home!" She sobbed, gripping tight to me. "My brother's home!"

"What are you talking about?" my mother asked, coming towards our direction. "EDWARD!" She screamed, looking at me with wide eyes.

My mother then ran straight into me like a football player, almost knocking me down to the ground. I wrapped my arms around both of them, stopping them before they could drag me to the ground.

"My baby boy is home!" My mother sobbed, holding me tight. "My son is home! You're safe!"

"Yeah, I'm home." I chuckled, rubbing their backs. I then waddled into the other room with my sister and mother gripping onto me so I could see everyone else. Everyone gasped and cheered when they saw me enter.

"Eddie boy! You're home man!" Emmett exclaimed, coming over with the rest of my family. Soon I was being bombarded by a bunch of hugs and smiles from my family members.

It felt so good to be home at last. Surrounded by my family and friends. You don't know how nice it felt to be with them again.

When I was done saying hello to everyone, I scooped Renesmee up in my arms and brought Bella to my side.

"Edward's home! Let's party now!" my dad exclaimed, patting my back and holding a beer up in the air. We all laughed as we headed into the living room to begin the party.

~oOo~

(Bella's POV)

Later that night I watched in adoration as Edward placed Renesmee gently down on the bed. She had a smile on her face as she slept, clutching the snoopy stuff animal in her arms with all of her might. The China doll and Charlie Brown were right next to her in the bed.

We just got back from the children's hospital, which always ends our Christmas parties. We let the kids hand out all the gifts to all the children in the hospital and it was nice to see Renesmee was happy to make someone else happy on Christmas.

I approached Renesmee's sleeping form and gently went to place a kiss on her head with Edward.

"Night," Renesmee sleepily muttered. "I love you guys."

I share a smile with Edward as I go to brush her hair gently. "Love you too baby. Sweet dreams."

She nodded tiredly as she fell asleep with a smile on her face, wrapped up in her quilt.

Edward and I then slowly left Renesmee's room and headed down to the living room, hand in hand.

I was just so happy to have my husband back. Him coming home was the topper to a perfect Christmas.

I smiled when I noticed the old stereo we had was playing some Christmas carols. I headed over to it and turned it up so it was on a nice tone, making sure it wasn't too loud that it would wake Renesmee up.

"Would you like to dance, Mr. Cullen?" I asked Edward, twirling in front of our fire place.

He chuckled as he walked closer to me. "Since when do you like to dance, Mrs. Cullen?"

"Since my husband is home with me on Christmas." I grinned, taking his hands in mine. We both laugh as he then swirls me around and holds me closer to him.

I leaned my head against his chest as we swayed back and forth to the melody. My ear was pressed up against his chest so I could hear his soothing heartbeat.

"How many days do you have? Before you have to go again?" I asked him quietly. I didn't want to spoil the moment, I just needed to know how many days Renesmee and I would get to spend with him.

"January 2nd. I know, I'm not done yet for good, but we're almost there baby. I end in March," He said, rubbing my back.

"I know. I'll miss you like hell, but it's three months," I said into his chest. "We'll make it."

I heard him chuckle as he swirled me around in his arms.

"We will. I love you Isabella," He said softly.

"I love you too Edward," I mumbled, smiling as I buried my face into his shoulder.

"Hey, look," He said, rubbing my back. "We're under the mistletoe." I looked up to see the small little green plant hanging in our doorway and smiled brightly. I reached up on my tippy toes as went to place a kiss on his lips.

"Merry Christmas, baby," I whispered against his lips. He smiled as he then swirled me around in the air. With that Edward and I danced for the rest of the night.

I know that Edward will have to go back, but in the meantime I'll be waiting for him. I know he'll come home to me because in the end I know he's always going to come home to me.

This Christmas was amazing. My wishes came true, my baby did nothing but smile, everyone was happy and healthy, and most of all my husband came home safe and sound. I am so grateful for everything in my life.

Alice was right, this was the perfect Christmas for us.


A/N: Hey guys! Hope you all had or are still having a wonderful Christmas. Who's happy Edward's home? Who's happy it's Christmas? Anything good you got this year? What's your Christmas wish?

Anyway I hope this Christmas everyone reading had a happy, safe, and healthy Christmas and everyone please be grateful for the things you have in your life. I know I'm grateful for everything I have this Holiday season and in my life, so I hope you all are too.

Btw, remember all the troops that are fighting over seas this holiday season. There are still troops there and I know family's are missing them this December so keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Anyway one more chapter after this, just a short epilogue.

In the meantime I hope you had a marvlelous Christmas, please review, and I love you guys!

Merry Christmas :)