Jackson is my original character, but I don't own CSI.

Again, huge thanks to my reviewers! Lil Badger 101, Extraordinary Gibblet, starlight1117, ElislinCSI, csinycastle85, smuffly and everyone, thank you!

Hope you all enjoy this short little bit. I was going to include this in the last chapter, but I thought it would be cute as a chapter on its own. And Merry Christmas Eve!

When the family arrived home, Jackson could barely keep his eyes open. Greg carried his son and Morgan, Marina and Daniel followed. The little boy was so tired, but he wanted to stay awake and wait for Santa.

"Daddy, don't forget nana's cookies for Santa," Jackson said sleepily.

"I have them right here," Marina said as she got the small plate of cookies they'd baked earlier in the day. "We've got some chocolate milk for him, too."

Jackson squirmed out of Greg's arms to help Marina set out the cookies. "Dey look yummy, nana! I fink Santa will love dem!"

"I'm sure he will," Marina said with a warm smile.

"And we've got some extra carrots for the reindeer," Morgan said as she brought out the vegetables.

Jackson happily looked over the goodies. "I fink Santa will like dem!"

Greg smiled at his innocent son. "He will, but he won't come until you're asleep, Jacks."

"Daddy, do I hafta?"

"Yes, Jacks. Let's get your teeth brushed and your pajamas on." Greg lifted Jackson in his arms.

"But I not sleepy," Jackson said with a yawn.

Marina and Daniel smiled. "You are just like your father," Marina said. "He never wanted to go to bed on Christmas Eve."

"Remember how you'd wait up for Santa?" Daniel asked.

Greg rolled his eyes and smiled. "But I never saw him, because he only comes when kids are asleep."

Jackson frowned, but said goodnight to Marina and Daniel. Greg helped Jackson brush his teeth and put his pajamas on.

"Daddy, will Santa bring a teddy bear for mama?" Jackson drowsily asked.

"Maybe he will. And Santa knows you've been very good, so you'll probably get some good presents."

Jackson smiled. "I hope so. An' I so happy nana an' papa an' mama are here wif us!"

"Me too."

As Greg tucked Jackson under the covers, the little boy smiled. "I da most happy you here, daddy!"

Greg smiled at his loving son. "I'm the happiest, because you're here. And I love spending Christmas and every day with you." He kissed Jackson's forehead as the little boy drifted off to sleep. Watching Jackson sleep, Greg was more thankful and felt more love than he ever thought possible. Knowing Jackson and his family were here, Greg knew it would be a wonderful Christmas.

TBC...