I hope this works I actually really enjoyed writing it. Let me know what you think and if you think I should go any further with this I don't know I'll know when in end on my own haha!!

Disclaimer:Not mine. Would be fun if they were

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Fairy lights glowed around the room, there was a bar area and a small dance floor at one end and all the tables ready for dinner with a lovely centre piece with 3differnt sized silver candles on a flat plate and a sprig of holly.

The girls were greeting people as they arrived letting them know what table they would be sat at.

"Hi Mac." Lindsey beamed. "Oh my god Payton!!" Her gasp and loud voice cause a few people to turn

"Hi Linds" Mac smiled and wrapped his arm possessively around Payton's waist.

"It's lovely to see you Lindsey," Payton glowed. "Guys" Smiling now as Stella and Sheldon came over. She saw Sid smile at her with his knowing smile and suddenly knew she had done the right thing.

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Danny and Flack were outside trying to hurry Adam along. "Adam quicker" Flack fussed at his tie again he really wasn't happy about wearing it on his day off but Stella had made him promise. It wasn't one of his ugly ones though it was a deep navy blue. Though he had a Christmas red one in his bag if this wasn't good enough but he was hoping it was, it was his smart tie after all. What more could they ask for?

"I'm not used to these shoes" Adam puffed. "I feel like an idiot in this suit" It was the first time in years he had worn one.

They reached the door and then Adam suddenly said. "I dare you to kiss Stella under the mistletoe"

"What are we 12??" Flack stammered

"Double dare you" Danny laughed as they stepped in

"Double dare you what?" Lindsey wanted to know

"Nothing its nothing" Flack bent down and touched his lips to Lindsey's cheek "you look stunning Linds"

"She flushed in spite of her self. He wasn't her type at all and she loved Danny completely but she doubted there was a woman on earth that wouldn't be flattered if a guy like Flack paid her a compliment. "Thanks Don. Wait till you get a look at the others!"

Danny smirked at them, he may falter with Stella but Flack could charm anyone. "Hands off Flack she's taken" He twirled her in his arm. Old fashioned end of movie dip then kissed her passionately. "Hey Montana"

"Hey you." She breathed, then remembering where she was. "Payton is here! With Mac. She came back for him. Isn't that romantic! And it's Christmas!!"

"Whoa, breathe dudette" Adam gingerly kissed her cheek in greeting. "You know where Jess is?"

"Sure, she's with Kendal somewhere..." pointing vaguely to the bar area. "We're sitting down together for dinner in like 10minutes"

"Cool catch you guys in a bit" Adam wondered off.

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Stella had watched them all come in; she was talking to Sid and Payton. She sensed something, not quiet a tingle but a sort of knowing, looked up and they walked in all looking dapper. Flack looked hot! He's too young, he's too young.

"Sorry Sid you were saying" Stella told her self off for staring and getting distracted. She noticed that smile of Sids and kicked herself again.

"I was saying that it's wonderfully brave of Payton to come back for love."

"Well he makes me happy... Not really brave. Not being with him made me miserable." She smiled at Mac both of there faces alive with happiness. Sid winked at Stella.

"Hey guys" Jess and Adam came up to them, both also looking flushed with the first stages of love "The drill sergeant says we have to sit down"

"Well you two are a picture" Sid was feeling misty eyes all this love in the air" I think I'll go find my wife and we'll go get seated"

"Stop calling her a drill sergeant she'll here you!" Adam hissed under his breath looking worriedly around for Lindsey.

"Its ok I'll protect you." Jess smiled at him. "See you at the table Stell"

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Flack knew that he'd end up sat with Stella. He was hoping for it anyway but at the same time would be weird. She was to one side and Kendal to the other, luckily it want a table of all couples the tables were 6 people each at this one was himself and Stella, Kendal, Hawkes, Ross and Angel.

They all talked through the wonderful Italian food. Angel made a comment about it being cooked by an Italian, then, "oh say thanks to your ma from me too Flack"

"Huh??" Well that was smooth, damn it! Being distracted with Stella he'd made a fool of himself again. He's good with woman normally "I mean, don't mention it. I take it that it was enjoyed?" He smiled at her and knew he wouldn't be in trouble for not telling her, you could never be sure...

There were speeches made. Everyone shouted at Mac for one. Eventually he stood up too make one.

"OK just a few words, I wasn't expecting to make a speech. I'm a lucky man. I have a great Job in a city that I love. A great team that are my family and the woman of my dreams for Christmas." He seemed to shake himself "Well that was a little mushy for me. Merry Christmas everyone. Love and Happiness for the new year"

Stella was shocked to find she was jealous of Payton. She loved the woman, was so glad that she and Mac were trying to make a go of it, but she was used to having Mac to herself for Christmas, what would she do now?

Mac stepped down and everyone clapped. Lindsey took to the mini stage.

"She looks like she's blooming" Mac whispered to Danny

"I just want to thank everyone for coming tonight. This means the world to me. It's the first Christmas I've spent in New York actually I normally head back to the country but I'm having a wonderful time and you all look amazing. Thanks Flack for wearing a tie on your day off" There were a couple of giggles and Flack fidgeted with said tie "Seriously though, thanks guys. Now lets Dance!!"

As she stepped down David Bowies Lets Dance rang out... well timed Lindsey thought she didn't even care that it was lame. There would be more Christmassy music through the rest of the night.

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There was lots of dancing and fun amongst the group, Sid stole Stella from Mac "Can I cut in?" He deftly cut in and twirled her away "thanks!" after a few more twirls he "So Stella..."

"Oh Sid, he's just far too young. Look at him," She did just that, he was dancing with Kendal and they looked amazing together "He's never going to look at me that way I just need to get over it"

"Oh Stella, Stella. For such a bright woman you can be incredibly dense" he sighed "The man obviously adores you. Just watching the pair of you tonight is exhausting me. I don't know how neither of you seems to be able to see it. I don't see you in the same room often so I never noticed myself before tonight but Stell you're only young once" Stella Looked at Flack again...

"Maybe your right Sid but I'm past young, he'd be happier with someone young and fun like Kendal." She sighed and leaned on Sids shoulder even though it wasn't a slow song

"Give him the choice Stell" Sid stroked her hair.

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Jess flopped down on a chair and Adam brought her and Lindsey a drink. He wasn't much of a dancer, so he chose to steal his moments when they crashed for a minute.

"Were those guys from Anti Crime hitting on you?" Adam had felt a twinge of uncertainty when he saw the too good looking guys from the precinct dancing with her, they'd had the best couple of weeks but still she was amazing and he was a geek.

"I can handle those jerks. Besides." She stood leaned into him "I've found I like my guys geeky" The kiss was enough to make most people blush.

"Well. Hum. Er" Adam stammered and vaguely could here laughing from behind Where Flack Danny and Lindsey was falling about in fits of giggles.

"I've had the best night!!" Lindsey exclaimed!! "Oh look at Kendal and Sheldon!" the music had turned slower now it was the end of the night, "Come on Dan dance with me"

"I think we should go dance too Ross" Jess said as she dragged a horrified looking Adam up to the dance floor.

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Flack flopped down into Lindsey's vacated seat. Looked up at his dancing friends. A couple of girls that night had made it obvious he could take them home but… He looked towards the bar area and looked straight at Stella. She looked amazing tonight. "What the hell." Flack strode over to Stella took her hand and walked with her back to the dance floor. He turned her towards him and they swayed in perfect harmony. Neither saying a single word. The song changed. "Stell," Flack didn't want to let her go. She felt perfect in his arms. She looked up at him lost in the moment! "Mistletoe..."

"Huh?" She looked straight at him

"Mistletoe" He said again as he leaned down their lips touched. Just an instant then again more sure this time. "Stella I…"

"Oh god Flack! I'm so sorry!!" She looked stricken

"Sorry??" He looked confused "Sorry for what?"

"I shouldn't have kissed you"

"Why??" he took her face in his hands "Tell me why"

"I'm too old for you. And and" Stella could think why he wasn't running away and now she couldn't remember any of the reasons.

"Shh" he said and kissed her again. "Want me to walk you home?"

"Yeah that'd be good"

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"Haha I knew he wouldn't turn down a dare!! Adam pulled Jess tighter too him. High fived Messer as they danced past each other. He was feeling on top of the moon. "Let's go home. I'll walk you home then go on home. I'll come over to yours in the morning to trade presents and have our Christmas morning together.

"Adam let walk me home and stay" Jess looked up at him. She had stayed that first night at he's but this felt like a big deal.

"Sure?"

"Yeah, yeah I'm sure"

"Well we'll need to run past mine so I can get your presents."

"Let's go then. Say good night to everyone else"

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"Merry Christmas Dan" Lindsey looked up at the mistletoe above them and kissed him.

"Merry Christmas Linds" They looked around the now empty room

"Let's go home."

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Merry Christmas everyone. xoxo