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Lacy here with the final chapter of An LEC Christmas. This is it, kids. We've reached Christmas morning. We've been through plenty; Dave and Sean trying to get the kids to sneak a peak at presents, Dave chasing Sean with an axe, Sean hitting Reid with a hammer, Aaron falling off the roof and taking Dave and Sean out as he went. *pauses* You notice most of this has Dave and Sean in it? Awesome! Alright, time to see what everyone got and most importantly, Kayla's mystery present for Aaron. I promise, it'll most likely make you cry. Have fun!

Disclaimer: I only own Kayla.

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Holding Emily close, Aaron listened for the signs that their children were getting ready to come see them. It was just after eight in the morning and Aaron would bet anything both kids had been up since at least six.

"I give them thirty more seconds." Emily mumbled into Aaron's chest.

Aaron laughed. "That's generous. I was thinking ten, maybe fifteen."

Emily let out a laugh of her own before pulling back some. "Merry Christmas, Aaron."

Aaron smiled and kissed Emily. "Merry Christmas, Em."

"Mommy! Daddy!"

The two adults let out loud 'oof's as their children jumped onto the bed with them.

"Merry Christmas!" the two shouted.

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Dave woke hearing a small giggle and his wife's voice. Rolling over, he found JJ sitting up in bed with Henry on her lap and their stocking around them.

"Well," Dave said. "this is a nice surprise."

JJ smiled. "Merry Christmas, Dave." she leaned forward and kissed him.

Dave happily returned the kiss. "Merry Christmas, Jen." he tickled Henry's belly. "Merry Christmas kiddo."

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(A/N: Okay, no one hate me but I'm just gonna do the two families with kids waking up. Kay? Kay!)

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Hours later, gathered in the Hotchner living room, the family watched the kids tear through their presents. The adults had already opened theirs, Jack and Kayla insisted they go first, but one present remained under the tree.

"Em," Aaron said. "who's the last gift for?"

Emily smiled. "That would be Kayla's gift to you." she looked at her daughter. "Wanna give it to Daddy now?"

Kayla nodded and set aside her new barbie to get the present. She picked it up and moved over to where Aaron was sitting on the couch between Emily and Sean.

"Here Daddy." she said.

Aaron smiled and placed Kayla on his lap while he took the present. "Thank you Bunny." he kept one arm around Kayla while working the paper off his present. Flipping it over, he saw it was a framed plaque. He smiled as he read out loud softly.

"MY DADDY'S HAND

Daddy, Take my hand in yours and you will plainly see,
How very much I need you now to love and care for me.
As my little hand grows, I will need you even more,
Everything I do in life, I have never done before.
Teach me to be kind and loving, sharing and forgiving,
Show me through your acts of love the pure joy of living.
The years will pass by quickly and one day I will be grown,
I will pass what you have taught me onto children of my own.
Hold me always in your thoughts and remember when we are apart,
The special love between a child and a daddy's heart."

Aaron hugged Kayla after reading what was engraved at the bottom. 'I love you Daddy!'

"Thank you, Bunny." Aaron said.

Kayla hugged Aaron back. "Merry Christmas Daddy."

"Merry Christmas Bunny."

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I know, it's a short ending chapter but I was aiming for that. I wanted Aaron's gift from Kayla to be the main focus. Speaking of, anyone crying out there? Yeah, sorry about that. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

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