Guys, we broke 100 reviews! I love you so much. Honestly, I could marry you. I never expected this kind of response to my little tale but I am so glad you saw fit to give "Good Tidings" some love.

I really love you.

I got a new laptop, by the way. Which is a miracle from God. I was feeling kind of weird writing on my parents' laptop.

DISCLAIMER: Don't own. Probably never will because Marvel is kind of rich and I'm kind of...you know, not.

Okay, to the story. This chapter is a little short in my opinion but it wasn't supposed to happen so...it's our little illegitimate child, savvy? (I've been reading a lot of Captain Swan (OUAT) and Sparrabeth (POTC) so don't judge me)

Read because you know no other way

Will brought up the last box of ornaments and plopped it down on the couch. "Finally, I've been waiting to do this." He said.

Kat smiled and fondly opened one of the old boxes, she tenderly picked up a wedding ring ornament. "This was the first ornament we ever bought. Funny how that kind of thing doesn't seem important until you're old." She walked over to the undecorated tree and put the ornament right in the middle.

"Wooh!" Darcy yelled and reached for an ornament.

Jeremy shook his head. "And so it begins."

Clint watched the family laugh and talk while simultaneously giving the Christmas tree a personality. It wasn't the first time he was jealous of them and it probably wouldn't be the last but there was something in stark contrast to all the times before. This time he welcomed the experience with open arms.

He picked up a football ornament with Will's name and the number seven on it. Clint went to the tree cautiously, almost reverently. This would be the first ornament he ever put up. Darcy stood by him, "So you're a tree decorating-virgin too?"

"Yup." He chanced a look down at her.

Darcy had the most beautiful smile on her face. "Just make sure it's not too close to another ornament. Or the lights. Other than that," The dark-haired young woman smiled again and stood on her tiptoes to kiss his cheek. "go wild."

She turned away and looked into the box, a lovely holiday Barbie caught her eye. "You two look happy." Darcy glanced to her right to see Georgi fiddling with a reindeer.

"Wish I could say the same for you, Jorje."

Georgi sighed and looked around, Rob was nowhere to be seen. "Me too."

"Then why are you with him?" She whispered, mindful of her twin's privacy.

"He-he's not always-sometimes Rob is-" Georgi stopped. "God, I don't know, Darcy. Because he's freaking picturesque, the ultimate cliche. And I'm the picture-perfect bride to go along with him."

Darcy didn't know what to say without upsetting Georgi so she gave her a gentle hug. "Let's just have fun okay?"

After hanging his third ornament ever, Clint felt Dean tug on his shirt. "Come on, we're hightailing it out of here." Clint looked around, noticing that Will and Jeremy were gone.

"Okay." Dean and him moved into the kitchen.

"It's their alone time." Dean gave by way of explanation. "If you don't leave on your own, they push you out. Hopefully they can talk some sense into Georgi." Dean opened the fridge and pulled out two beers. "Here."

"What do you parents do for Christmas?" Clint asked.

"They, um, well," Dean gave a bitter smile. "Dear old Thomas and Genevieve Cortese haven't been with us for a while."

"Oh...sorry, Dean."

"Yeah, my brothers do stuff at my older brother, Mike's, house but Carey and I trade off Christmas day. We have Christmas with Mike, Alona, Jared, and my niece and nephew Riley and Cale last week before we came." He explained. "Anyway, how 'bout you?"

"I'm pretty sure my parents are alive but-you can never be sure with their lifestyle."

"Druggies?"

Clint shook his head vigorously. "No. Circus folk."

"Seriously? You're joking."

"Ha. Nope."

"Wow, sounds...fun?"

Clint shrugged. "It was alright. But it wasn't exactly normal. We missed out on a lot."

"Christmas being one of them." Dean stated more than guessed. "It's kind of obvious. The Lewises may have a particular brand of celebration so they didn't notice but...I could tell." Clint looked down at his shoes. "It's nothing to be, like, ashamed of. You just lived differently. It makes Christmas even more special." Suddenly Dean started laughing.

"What?"

"Nothing, I just had a wonderful vision of you in a 'My First Christmas' onesie."

Once Dean and Clint cleared out Linda let out a happy sigh. "Thank God they finally left."

"I know right? I thought they'd never leave." Carey said. They fiddled with the tree in relative silence before Carey called Georgi out for sighing for the millionth time. "Okay, what gives?"

Georgi still kept her head down. "Georgianna!"

"Hm, what?"

"You're sighing like your hamster just died." Carey explained. "Tell us what's wrong." Other than your, you know, dick boyfriend.

"Well...I've been given a job offer." Georgi said quietly.

"Where?" Kat finally asked.

"Philadelphia." She looked at Carey and smiled. "We'd be neighbors."

Carey looked at her younger sister for a second before saying, "You'd better be taking that job."

"I-I can't. Rob-"

"Oh, dear God, dump the idiot and move to Philly! He's dead weight anyways."

Georgi sputtered for a second before turning furious. "How can you just presume that he's awful?" Even though he is. "Why do you always question my decisions?" Even though you're right.

"Maybe because they need questioning." Carey said, crossing her arms.

"Woah. Woah." Darcy stepped in. "Let's just...take a breath and stop this bitch fight before it starts."

"No. We need to talk about this." The pregnant woman pushed. "I want to know why my strong baby sister is suddenly letting this dick push her around."

"I-" Tears came to Georgianna's light blue eyes. "It hasn't been all that bad. Really." She insisted at all the women's expressions. "He'd-Rob would take me to these really nice restaurants and he was witty and charming...at first. Then, then all of a sudden he's controlling and angry an-"

"Did he ever touch you?" Kat asked gently, fearing the worst.

"No, never anything like that. Just really demeaning and rude."

"Excuse me, but I know for a fact you can out-talk anyone into next week. Why didn't you say your piece and leave?"

"It's not like I had any friends there. Everyone I knew was because of Rob and-I didn't want to be alone I guess. I didn't want to have to come back here and tell you that I couldn't do it."

"Oh, baby girl, you don't have to be afraid of anything. We know how talented and kind you are. Your father and I know how talented and kind you all are." Kat stroked her hair. "I know we told you to never give up but, sweetheart, you need to understand how strong you are and not let Rob do this to you anymore."

Georgi nodded, finding herself in her family, and stood up with a determined look in her eye. "Okay. I will. I'll go up there right now and-oh, damn it, I can't."

"Why the hell not?" Darcy asked.

"It's Christmas Eve!" Georgi exclaimed. "Who wants to be dumped on Christmas Eve? He's still human."

"That's debatable." Carey grumbled.

Linda looked at all the disapproving faces and went to give Georgi a hug. "It's okay, you just want to be kind, which is exactly the right thing to do. Show him kindness when he has shown you none, you might make an impression."

Georgi relaxed at the support and love in her sister-in-law's words. "Thanks, Linda."

"This is what family is for." She said simply.

So, there she is. Chapter 10. I'm adding another chapter on to my 12 chapter prediction. It seems there is still more to be told. Next chapter is still Christmas Eve, seeing as this is really only the afternoon of December 24.

Thank you all so much for sticking with me even though I haven't been very committed about my posting but I have a new laptop now so I should be updating faster.

Love and everything else I have,

Spit-fire Extraordinaire