Shout out to my friend Oramagic for inspiring me on some of these stories (Along with the fact she wanted a shoutout, haha)

Sorry if this one seems rushed, I wanted to get it out before Christmas. Also, I'm starting to realise that what I'm writing will not match what will happen in the next season, sadly. Still, I'mma keep writing my stories.

I've also written a few headcanons of Hiro's family, even his parents, in this story. Shout out to anyone who can guess what story I reference with his parents.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Characters:

Hiro X Karmi

Honey Lemon, Fred, Wasabi, Gogo and Baymax

Aunt Cass

Warning: nothing!

Disclaimer: I don't own Big Hero 6, sadly!

Hopping down from the chair, Hiro stepped back to get a good look of the Christmas tree he had been decorating. Cass had set it up in the morning for him to finish after school, and he was pretty pleased with himself. A regular tree but covered in lights and nearly all the ornaments could glow or displayed something futuristic, a couple were even made by Hiro and Tadashi. The star on top was made together, a proud item of the family.

Hiro glanced up at it with a soft look. First Christmas without Tadashi, and it would be a painful thought in the back of his mind. But after pushing through with Halloween, he learned to enjoy the holidays without him, cherishing his memories. Plus, he didn't have to fear about Obake tricking him again, now that he's gone. But it didn't stop the sigh coming from his mouth, his eyes looking down as he thought about his brother.

Cass had strolled in was he was lost in thoughts, carrying in a tower of presents. She dumped them by the tree, startling Hiro.

"I think that's all of them…" Cass brushed her hands together.

Hiro smirked. Cass and him always did go crazy with gift giving for each other and Mochi. He was aware that some gifts were from relatives, even if he hadn't seen them in years. His family was rather distant. He had no clue why, as Tadashi and Cass never explained when he asked. Over time, he thinks it had to do with his parent's deaths. He'd learnt that his mother's side of the family and father's side of the family didn't get along with each other, but the death of the two would have been the final straw. They would try and stay in touch, but they always seemed busy. Hiro also suspected that Cass could never stand them after what happened, not wanting the family rivalry affecting their lives.

Hiro gave up questioning about it, getting used to the small family he only knew. He wasn't even aware of how many aunts, uncles, cousins, and so on, he had. Then again, what he did know, he didn't think they'd like him much. Would have adored Tadashi though.

"Mochiiii" Cass whined, looking down at the cat who was tangled in ribbons.

Hiro snickered and knelt down with her, helping to free Mochi from his mess.

He looked at his Aunt. "Have you got the gang's presents? I'm giving mine tomorrow."

She nodded lightly. "I'll drop them off with her tomorrow."

"Gonna be a busy Christmas, huh?" Hiro laughed softly.

She smiled warmly at her nephew. "Especially for you and your friends." She suddenly grinned. "Which reminds me, they should come over for dinner and hot chocolate."

"I think they'll like that." Hiro hummed, scratching Mochi on the belly.

The next day, at school, the gang awaited Hiro in their lab. He was a little late but they didn't worry, it was the holidays. Honey was putting some decorations around her desk, along with giving each of her friends a Christmas themed chibi sticker to wear. Fred wore his proudly on his beanie, lugging around in a bean bag. Wasabi placed it on his shirt in a reasonable placement, cleaning up his desk once again. Gogo reluctantly accepted the sticker, putting it on one of her helmets, looking through her checklist.

The door swung open as Baymax waddled in, but he was different. He wore a Santa outfit, including a fake beard and Christmas hat, carrying a bag over his shoulder, there were even some Christmas lights around his hat. He waddled in, waving to everyone.

"Ho, Ho, Ho." He recited.

Honey awed, pulling out her phone to get some pictures, the others laughed lightly or smiled. Hiro followed in behind, grinning.

"I take it you like Santa Baymax?" He glanced at them all, chuckling.

"Fitting." Gogo approved, standing from her seat.

"Well, it's not just for show." He waved to Baymax.

The bot nodded and placed down the bag, opening it to reveal some presents. Fred was the first to dash over, jumping up and down in joy. Hiro figured he'd be the first, already reaching in for his gift.

"Aw, Hiro." Honey cooed, leaving her desk to join them.

Hiro handed Fred a gift, the older boy immediately ripping through the wrapping. It was hard to get the rich kid a gift, knowing he owned everything you could buy, but that meant making something would be easier. Fred gasped at his gift, seeing that Hiro had made him a personal kaiju action figure of Fred's own design he once showed the small boy.

"Yes! One of a kind as well!" He hugged the box, already thinking about how he would gloat about this to Richardson. "Thanks, little man."

"For Honey." Hiro informed, pulling out the brightly coloured wrapped gift, holding it out.

Honey gave a sweet smile as she took it. The gift was soft, so it would most likely be a form of clothing or toy. Inside was a winter hat that looked like a flamingo, it's legs dangling off the side to be used as a way to tie the hat to her head. It was pretty adorable.

"Sooo cuteee." She nearly squealed, bending down and hugging Hiro briefly.

Hiro smiled warmly before picking up another present. "Gogo!" He called out, tossing it over.

She easily caught it, her bubble gum popping as she unwrapped the gift. It was a holder with many tools she's been meaning to replace, but never got enough money for. She smirked lightly and gave him a thumbs up.

He took out the final gift, wandering over to Wasabi's desk and gently placing it down, making sure not to bump anything out of place.

"Thank you, Hiro." Wasabi nodded at him, looking delighted.

The man carefully unwrapped the gift, somehow not tearing it. He squealed behind his gasp, taking out a box. "The new Duster 760!"

Hiro held back an eye roll. Cleaning products always made Wasabi happy.

Honey piped in. "I wish I could have brought my gift for you."

He waved his hand. "It's fine, you can do it later." Which reminded him. "Actually, Aunt Cass was wondering if you'd guys like to come to dinner tomorrow? She'll be making some special treats and hot chocolate."

"Oh, oh! We could watch some Christmas movies." Fred beamed. "That always gets me in the mood."

"Sounds like a pyjama mood." Honey giggled, her eyes widening. "Maybe it could be a sleepover." She looked to Hiro. "If you and Cass don't mind."

Hiro thought over it. He had never had a sleepover before, but the way they were describing it and the ideas they had, it was very tempted. "I'll ask her, but I think that'll be fun."

"Ehhh…" Gogo glanced away. She huffed and crossed her arms. "Alright, I could handle it. Plus, free hot chocolate." It was her weakness, sadly.

"I have some movie ideas." Wasabi chimed in.

Baymax raised a finger. "A sleepover is a good way for friends to get closer."

Hiro patted his belly. "I'm sure it will, buddy."

Classes had been quite relaxing, even Granville had gotten into the holiday mood. The place was covered in decorations and some people had been planning Christmas parties already. Baymax followed Hiro around, still in his Santa outfit. Everyone thought it was hilarious but wholesome.

The bell rang and students flocked out of class for lunch. Karmi slipped past some people. She glanced back into class, seeing Hiro walk up to Granville and taking out a gift from Baymax's sack and holding it out.

Granville blinked, a little surprised but she took it. Inside was the new book in a series she was reading. Hiro had noticed her reading it when she was on break. She gave a light chuckle and thanked him, hoping his holidays will be peaceful. He rubbed the back of his head, sheepishly grinning. She knew about their identity, so there was a hidden meaning there. He too wished that no major crooks or crimes pop up.

Karmi turned away, about to head out when she heard Hiro call out to her. He jogged out of the class as she flipped back to face him.

"Here." He held out a gift.

Her eyes widened slightly, eyes drifting down. The warm feeling she felt from the gift he gave on her birthday came back. She smiled tenderly and took it from his hands.

"Thanks. But ah...I don't have anything for you." She admitted.

He shrugged. "It's fine. You don't have to, though there is still time."

"Hmmm, I'll think about it." She smirked. "Any plans for the holidays?"

"I mostly spend it with Aunt Cass, doing some Christmas traditions." He mused.

"Oh?" She tilted her head. "Like what?"

"Would you believe that baking is one?" He joked, chuckling.

"Very believable." She snorted, but kept her smirk.

"You?" the boy inquired.

She thought about her plans and schedule before replying. "Some traditions and plans, but nothing much really. Normally peaceful for me."

Hiro paused, thinking as his brows furrowed lightly. "Anything planned tomorrow?"

"No, why?" She questioned.

"My friends and I are going to have a Christmas sleepover tomorrow. You should join us." He grinned. "There'll be dinner, hot chocolate, movies, games and stories maybe."

Karmi froze up a little. Unlike Hiro, she had been to one sleepover, but it hadn't gone well and Karmi always tried to forget about it. "I don't know...I might ruin it or be awkward."

Hiro gave a sympathetic look, understanding her introverted side was coming through. "You don't have to, but I think it would help you. Plus, we wouldn't do anything mean to you." He gave a reassuring smile. "Can even ditch to my room if you need a breather."

She punched his shoulder lightly. "Your room is stuffy, no way I could breathe in there." Pulling her arm back, she thought over it.

"Ha, ha." The black haired boy huffed. "But I promise it'll be fine."

"...You sure?" She quavered in her tone of voice.

He simply nodded, giving her a moment to think over it. She knew they wouldn't do anything cruel. If she felt she couldn't stay, she'd probably call her parents anyway. She also needed to start stepping out of her comfort zone if she was ever to start feeling better about herself. A night like this could help, and all the offerings were tempting.

"I'll ask my parents first, but I suppose I'll go." She finally agreed.

Hiro grinned, bright white teeth shining. "Great! I'll text you the time and date later." He shrugged his backpack back up his arm, as it was slipping off. "Enjoy the gift." He waved as he wandered off with Baymax.

Karmi's eyes followed him as he left, her expression was unsure. Looking down at her hands, she carefully opened the unexpected gift. Much to her surprise, it was a plushie based on a red blood cell, but it had chibi blushing face at the bottom of it. She wasn't sure if Hiro knew but she had a collection of plushies and loved them all.

She smiled lightly, brushing a hand over it to feel how soft it was, knowing how well it'll fit in with her collection. The fact he found a plush that related to her work was a sweet gesture and clued her in and how much thought he put into his gifts.

She paused, frowning to herself in concern. She had no idea what to get him in return. His hobbies were all over the place, the only specific one she could easily think of was robotics. She could only pray she wouldn't have a present picking panic at the last minute.

Her eyes lifted, slowing look back at Granville's class. An idea was forming in her head.

When six o'clock rolled around, Gogo and Fred were the first to arrive. Gogo was always punctual, while Fred had the best transport. Cass had almost finished the sleepover baking, so they all talked near the kitchen with Hiro.

Eventually, Honey and Wasabi arrived, sharing the same ride since Honey didn't have a car, also not wanting to ride on Gogo's motorbike. Out of everyone, Honey was going full on with the Christmas sleepover spirit, wearing a new outfit she made with many Christmas themes, along with the pyjamas she made. Gogo had rolled her eyes but didn't say anything.

"When do you want to open presents?" Fred piped in, holding his close to his chest.

"When everyone's here. Still waiting on Karmi." Hiro informed, glancing at the clock briefly.

Honey cooed, holding her hands together. "You two have grown so close."

Hiro blinked and waved his hands lightly. "We're not that close, still working out some issues."

Gogo's bubble gum popped before she pulled it back into her mouth. "Nothing more than that?"

Hiro gave a look, knowing what they were hinting at. "Yes...and we are not talking about that again."

Gogo titled her head to the side. "Fine, fine."

Cass called out from the kitchen. "Hiro!"

Hiro brows raised before he called back. "Ya?" He leaned over to see her peering out the window.

"Karmi's here, her car just pulled in." Cass notified her nephew, quickly hopping back to the oven to take out the brownies.

Hiro grinned and sped walked down to the cafe, the other following behind. They spotted a copper coloured car parked outside, Karmi slipping out of it and saying goodbye to her parents. Hiro does notice the two adults glancing around the street and at the cafe, inspecting the area. He wasn't sure if it was because they were worried or curious about the area, maybe both.

They said goodbye to their daughter before driving off and vanishing. Karmi had watched them leave until they left her sight. She took a deep breath, holding her bag tightly. She was nervous but determined to have a good time. She wasn't going to chicken out because of her social anxiety once again.

She heard the bell above the cafe door ring, turning to see Hiro holding the door open for her. They both gave each other a greeting with a smile.

"Lucky last." Hiro teased.

She resisted the urge to roll her eyes but entered. "Took a bit of convincing."

The moment she entered, she felt that warmth of such a friendly place again, comforting her and easing her stress. She doesn't know what it was about the Hamada household, it was just so family friendly and cosy to her.

Fred slide over from the group. "Good holidays to you, Karmi!"

She jumped back a bit, snapping out of her thoughts. Gogo walked up behind Fred and slapped the back of his head. He let out a yelp and rubbed the back of his head.

"Ignore him." Gogo advised.

Honey and Wasabi joined them, both smiling down at Karmi and waving lightly. Karmi find herself feeling shy and uncomfortable suddenly, but she didn't move or say anything.

Honey held her hands together. "Sorry about that...But we're glad you could make it."

"Y-ya, I mean, wouldn't turn down an offer on Cass's food." Karmi collected her voice, laughing shyly at the end of her sentence.

Hiro snorted. "You really just missed Mochi"

Karmi smirked at him. "Maybeeee."

Honey giggled. "No one can resist."

"So ah...where do I put this?" Karmi pulled out a wrapped gift.

Hiro's eyes widen a little, he wasn't expecting her to bring a gift, she said she didn't have one for him before. Still, he wasn't going to reject a gift.

"Upstairs. I'll show you the tree." Hiro shrugged at the door, guiding her.

The others stayed behind a moment, watching the two youngest members walking off and talking.

Gogo smirked, taking notice of something. "Seems she's comfortable around him…"

"Not so shy now." Wasabi chuckled lightly, shaking his head.

Fred wiggled his eyebrows, his predictions were coming true and everyone knew it. At least this time, it wasn't something stupid or dangerous, might end up creating something beautiful.

The moment Cass had put down the food, everyone dug in. It was a Christmas feast worthy for kings and queens. Desert was some of the best, given it was Cass's specialities. She always put her best forth during these days.

They mostly talked over dinner, a majority of the conversations were around school and looking back on some memories from it. Karmi got a moment to herself when Fred was talking about something to do with a comic book called issues 188. She was surprised by what this group got up to. Yes, she knew they were strange and upbeat, getting into trouble often, but nothing like this. Her favourite story so far was when Hiro, Fred and Baymax got lost in the woods. Despite feeling a little left out, she couldn't help but laugh along and listen, even sharing some her biotech mishaps.

Once dinner was over, the gang all switched into their pyjamas, taking over the living room where all their beds were. Cass had snuck off to her room, leaving them be, but did take Mochi with her.

They had given Hiro his gifts from them. Honey Lemon had gotten him a plushie of Baymax she made, which everyone adored. Wasabi's gift was a new keyboard and mouse set. Fred had given him a kaiju video game, mostly so Hiro could battle him online. Gogo roller blades, hoping for once someone would skate with her.

However, when it had come to Karmi's gift, she had handed it over. Before he could open it, she told him to wait until he was alone.

"Just wait, ok? Best to see it when you're alone." Was all she said.

It confused everyone, but no one questioned, well, Fred was but Gogo stopped him. Hiro just assumed she would be embarrassed for the others to see what she got him, so he left it for now.

They wasted some time by playing two movies, the first was The Nightmare Before Christmas and then Arthur's Christmas. But they eventually drifted into relaxation, laying about and talking softly among each other. Fred had accidentally started a game where they'd go around in a circle, asking questions that everyone had to answer.

Gogo laid on her side, thinking for a question to ask. "Hmm, what fictional characters do you think you are most like?"

Fred grinned, holding his knees. "Dude, I'm totally Captain Fancy."

Hiro laid on his back, hands crossed behind his head as he looked up. "Nah, you remind me of Sid from Ice Age."

Fred paused. "I can see that…"

Honey rested against the wall. "People say I'm like Rapunzel."

Wasabi chuckled, resting against the couch. "Now I can see that."

"What about me?" Gogo asked, not sure she's like.

Fred smirked. "Come on, you're basically Mandy from Grim Adventures."

She raised a brow at him. "What's that suppose to mean?"

His face fell. "Well ah...you know."

Karmi whispered to him. "Maybe want to keep quiet."

Fred shuffled back slightly as everyone laughed lightly. Gogo rolled her eyes but didn't press on.

Hiro thought for a moment. "You know, Wasabi kind of reminds me of Professor Utonium."

Fred lifted his head up, forgetting his terror from a minute ago. "You mean the dad from Powerpuff Girls?"

"Ya, I mean he's smart, fatherly, likes things organized and a bit of a goof without trying." Hiro added on.

Honey giggled. "That does sound like him."

Wasabi shook his head but smiled. "Alright, alright."

"What about these two?" Gogo gestured to Karmi and Hiro with her chin.

Hiro shrugged while Karmi glanced around, trying to think of someone.

Honey hopped a little. "Oh, oh! Hiro is definitely like Hiccup. Think about it, small, smart, cute, determined-"

"Sassy and sarcastic." Gogo piped in.

"Oh! Has a close companion!" Fred called out.

"I'm not that small!" Hiro huffed, pulling a face. "You're lucky I like the character."

Everyone just snickered, it was often fun to whined up the poor boy. It was even one of tadashi's past times.

"What about me?" Karmi chimed in, tapping her slippers together.

They all thought to themselves, relaying characters in their head. Karmi was a tough one, stumping nearly all of them. Sadly, Fred thought of something.

"Helga!" He suddenly yelled.

Everyone looked to him, blinking in confusion.

"You know, from Hey Arnold." He explained.

"Oh, she is not like her." Gogo frowned at him.

"Why not? Seems a little harsh but means well, wanting friends, sticks close to her hobbies, has a crush on-" He didn't finish has Gogo slapped a hand over his mouth.

Hiro's eyes were wide, knowing exactly where Fred was going with his train of words. Karmi was only confused. She agreed with some of those traits, but the last one stumped her. They were lucky she didn't question it before Honey joined in.

"My turn!" She smiled awkwardly, trying to move on from that odd situation. "What is the most romantic thing you've ever seen? Has to be real."

Gogo gave Fred a look to keep quiet about those certain thoughts. She pulled away and laid back down. "I'd say the cheesiest I've seen was one of my cousins proposing during a family vacation."

"Daw." Honey cooed. "At one of my proms, I had some other friends. One of them had a crush on another girl but didn't say anything. Some guy harassed her at one point though and her crush walked over, saving her and kissing her." She nearly squealed. "It was just so cute, they spent the rest of the night together."

Fred sighed dreamily. "Young love."

Wasabi smiled back on a fond memory. "My family got together to help one of my aunts reveal she was pregnant to her partner. It was one of the best days of my life to help those two."

Fred waved his hands around as he talked. "My parents once spent a day in disguises, spending a day in the city without being recognized, living like normal citazions. They were just so happy."

Karmi looked over her memories, one popping up that made her laugh to herself. "I once saw a guy in an art class at my old school walking over to his crush. He wanted to tell her he liked her, but he ended up spilling paint on her. He looked scared she would be mad, but she started a paint fight with him and the whole class for fun."

Hiro was quiet, staring at the roofs. Everyone looked over to him, puzzled.

"Hiro?" Karmi tilted her head."

"...I didn't see mine, but I know it's real." He glanced at Honey.

"That fine." She gave him a reassuring smile.

He looked back at the roof, beginning to tell his story. "Aunt Cass told me about this, but once in the city, there were two people who met on a normal day. A man was standing by the train, ready for another boring day at work when this lady comes to the train. They were aware of one another, but didn't say anything. A gust of wind suddenly blew past thanks to a train, causing one of the guy's papers to smack into her face. He panicked and took it back, but she was trying to hold back laughter, seeing her lipstick stained his paper. He laughed too, but suddenly saw her vanish onto the train. Despite those few moments of not saying anything, he couldn't forget her."

Everyone gazed at him, already deep within the story. Some leaned in a little, eager to hear more.

Hiro noted this and continued. "He got to work and began his day, that woman still stuck in his mind. But, to his surprise and luck, he saw her through the window in the building across the street. She appeared to be having an interview. He tried to get her attetion but failed in doing so, also getting a scolding from his managers. That was when he came up with another idea. One by one, he used his papers to make aeroplanes, tossing them to her and trying to get her attention. However it never seemed to work, it'd hit a wall, fall into the wrong window, the wind would take it away." He laughed lightly. "Apparently he even hit a bird with one."

This earned Hiro a couple of quiets snickers and chuckles from everyone. He smiled warmly to himself, closing his eyes briefly.

"And soon he ran out of paper. Everyone in the office was shocked by his actions, his managers demanding he went back to work. But there was one last hope, he still had the paper with her lipstick on it. He didn't want to lose it, but he felt he had no choice. So he made one last one, stood at the window...but a gust of wind blew it out of his hands before he could throw it.

Everyone's eyes widen a little, not expecting that outcome and feeling sorry for this person. But this hooked them in more, they knew their had to be a happy ending.

"His last chance was gone, but he saw she was leaving. His managers once again demanded he went back to work, but he already made up his mind. He dashed out of his office and down to the streets. He needed to find her before she vanished back into the city. He ran as fast as he can, but even then he was unlucky. She was already gone and he lost hope in seeing her again. He did find the paper with her lipstick on it, but he was angry, feeling betrayed by the world and sent it flying away and trudged his way home." Hiro paused, not sure how to word what happened next. "...it was strange but...suddenly all the paper aeroplanes he made appeared, minus the lipstick one, guiding him and taking him somewhere. Meanwhile, the last one landed near the woman. She recognized it and tried to catch it, but it fluttering around, guding her too. Somehow, just somehow, the pieces of papers pulling them onto the trains and brought the two together. The man had another chance and took it, finally talking to her…" Hiro ended the story, looking to the others.

They looked in awe, curiosity and with warm expressions. It was like nothing they'd ever heard before.

"Hiro, how did Cass now this story?" Honey asked softly, still dreaming the story in her head.

The boy chuckled lightly and quietly. He closed his eyes once more. "That's how my parents met." He revealed.

Fred gasped to himself, thinking about the sudden plot twist. They others also held fond and surprised expressions.

"Oh, Hiro." Honey sighed softly, smiling at him.

"It was crazy to hear, yet it just always stuck with me…" Hiro reflected over his words. He didn't remember his parents personally, but their stories always amazed him.

"They seemed like great people…" Karmi hummed.

Hiro looked to her. "I didn't know them long, but everyone said they were." He smiled kindly. "Stories like that help me remember them."

Her eyes looked to him, almost in a shocked and sad tone. It would have been hard not knowing your parents, but even then you'd have a hard time knowing how you felt about someone you don't remember. But the way he accepted it and used others memories to help, it was sweet. She tilted her head and gave him a soft smile.

"Well it was lucky those papers brought them together." She lightly nudged him with her shoulder. "Or else we wouldn't have your loud mouth around."

"Always circle it back to me?" Hiro gave her a look but smirked, showing teeth.

Honey rested her back against the wall again. "It interesting how some stories sound like a fairy tale or a fable, but the ones that are real just make them all the more special."

"Some of the best stories." Fred chimed in.

Hiro gazed over his friends, remembering their stories together. They were a superhero team, something that comes straight out of fiction. Yet here they were. His eyes then looked to Karmi. Their story wasn't out of the ordinary, but that didn't make it any less special. Theirs was taking time and was something different for Hiro to experience. But deep down, he was glad how it was going, for both him and Karmi. He looked back at the roof. "...Ya...they are."

The night carried out as the group spent it together, becoming even closer. Eventually, the time did come that they all drifted to sleep, falling into their dreams.

Hiro had finally cleaned up the last bits of mess from the sleepover, carrying the spare blankets back to his room. Things had been quiet since everyone went home, but it was needed.

Dumping the blankets on his bed, he was preparing to fold them when his eyes caught something. Looking at his desk, he saw Karmi's gift. He had completely forgotten and left it there.

Feeling a little guilty, he rubbed the back of his head and picked it up. It was long and flat under the wrapping. He thought it could have been a book, but it was hard and might have been made of plastic or wood. He started ripping the paper off, slowly sliding out the gift.

It was a picture of a boy in a frame, but it took him a moment to realise what it was about. It dawned on him that this boy was Tadashi. His eyes scanned down to the bottom, seeing writing over some silver metal.

"Tadashi Hamada - SFIT Juinor"

He finally made sense. This would have been his first school photo there, the day he joined SFIT. He looked slightly younger, but many of his features stood out. Clean, sharp and friendly. His was pure, brain most likely filled with a thousand ideas on how to help people. The pride of the school and the teachers. The best big brother in the world…

He lifted a hand slowly, brushing against the picture. His eyes stared deeply at it. He had never seen this picture before. The fact Karmi somehow convinced the school to let him have it, it surprised him how far she went with his gift.

And yet, it's what a gift should be. Full of love and meaning, made to be personal to the person and stick with them. Something to add to his memories of his brother was definitely that.

Hiro laughed softly, holding back tears and holding the picture close. He knew he had been ignoring the feeling of missing his brother, being his first Christmas without him. But he felt it was ok to think about it now, holding something of him made him feel better.

"...Merry Christmas...Karmi…" Hiro whispered to himself.