Face had gotten permission to go with his team during Christmas. The nuns had expressed confusion over the sudden request, but do not pester the young teenager too much over it. While Christmas is still over a month away, Face finds himself stressing over finding presents for his three computer friends. He could just buy them all computer related items, but that felt like too much of a cop out. Face sighs and decides to list what he knows about his friends. Murdock is obvious, since he is always babbling on about planes. Maybe a model or something will do. B.A. had mentioned his van several times, so something for that is needed. Face groans as he tries to come up with something for Hannibal. They had fewer conversations that helped him to figure out what the other teenager would like. Face knows that his leader chewed tons of gum, but Face has no idea which flavor Hannibal prefers.

He also knew that Hannibal enjoyed playing card games from the numerous times that they had played online together. The teenager sighs, deciding to figure it out while buying the others presents.

Face looks around the store, exhaling wearily. He had bought several model planes for Murdock and a set of handheld work lights and tools to use on his van. What he had not been able to find was a good present for Hannibal. Searching around the store, Face finally stumbles upon the perfect gift for the strategist. Smiling, Face purchases it. He hurries back to the orphanage, ready to wrap it up along with the rest of the presents he had gotten.

B.A. takes another look through the code he had created, noting things that were not running properly. Some of the systems he was trying to run with the code were acting uo. HE sighs, breathing deeply afterwards to release the tension in his shoulders. He stands from his computer and shifts his mind over to his van. It is currently running well, unlike the thing he had been crafting on his computer. While good at it, programing could get on his nerves, especially if he had a deadline. B.A. wanted all the presents for his friends to be just right. Hannibal, he had created protective software. For Murdock, he is creating a mod for the boys favorite game, adding more fantasy elements. Face's gift is a protection wall that is better at blocking traces.

While fun to create, they took time and care to construct. B.A. just hoped he is to finish all the gifts before they all met for the holiday.

Murdock paces his room, glancing quickly around. He needs to come up with ideas for his teammates presents. They had already given him on of the greatest gifts, friendship. So he wanted to show his appreciation. But what to give them? And how to go about about getting the items? The stress nips at his unsteady, nerves, inching him closer to a break down. Giving up on his own cognitive ability, Murdock goes to ask his grandmother what she thinks would make a good present

Walking into the kitchen, the young man moves to sit at the counter. He watches quietly for a second as his grandmother moves around the stove.

"Hey, Grandma? What do you think would make good presents?"

The elderly woman pauses for a second before continuing her preparation of a meal. She seems to be contemplating the idea very seriously.

"Perhaps you could make them some sort of food. They are coming to our house."

Murdock thinks over this idea, but ends up shaking his head.

"I want to give them something that they can keep."

An idea strikes him and he rushes from the room to grab a bit of paper. He writes the gift ideas down and the returns to his grandmother. He asks when he could go out and purchase the items.

They went that evening to multiple stores. Murdock grabbed all of the supplies that he needed for his friends. He purchased several war and strategy books for Hannibal, a nice watch for Face, a necklace that caught his interest for B.A. and supplies to make four teddy bears.

Hannibal feels that he knows his team pretty well. He had been working with them for a while. But when it comes to gathering ideas for presents, the teams leader is at a lost. He searches around the internet for ideas. Murdock is easy to to figure out. He had found several sarcastic t-shirt's and the other teenager's favorite show on DVD. Adjusting his search for something for B.A., he found a special release of a rare game that he had heard the other longingly talk about and a few items for working on computers. When looking for Face's gift, Hannibal set his sights on a couple of books that had the world's greatest scams and how to manipulate others. Feeling satisfied with his choices, Hannibal sets about completing the plans for the Christmas meetup. Buying the appropriate plane tickets and sorting out a few tinier details is quick work for the team leader. Hannibal rocks back in his chair, wondering if the whole idea had been a good one. He hoped his team would like each other in person almost as much as they liked each other when talking in the headsets.

The next chapter might take a bit as the notes are less straightforward and schools starting. But, I will keep my promise. This story will be concluded better.