A/N - I hope you've enjoyed the 12 Days of Jolex, 2015 version! I've been sick with a cold lately, so I'm sorry that I was unable to post every day! But, at least you got them as a last massive gift ;) Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating! xoxo
Day 12 - Christmas Morning
The next morning Alex woke slowly, sniffing the air as an aroma tickled his nose. "Jo?" he questioned after rubbing his eyes.
"Over here," she called from the stove, dressed in one of his shirts.
"Are you cooking?" he asked as he threw back the blanket and pulled on a pair of pajama bottoms.
"Canned cinnamon rolls," the brunette blushed.
"They smell great." He entered the kitchen and placed a peck to her cheek.
Jo smiled softly and set the pan aside. "Want to do gifts now?"
"I just woke up," Alex laughed.
"I can't wait anymore," she whined, taking his hand and leading him to the loveseat. "Merry Christmas!"
Her boyfriend took the envelope, smiling at her excitement. "Plane tickets," he whispered after pulling the tickets from the envelope.
"To see Aaron and Amber," Jo whispered. "After what happened with Jimmy...I thought it was time to touch base with your family."
Alex opened his mouth to express his gratitude, but no words seemed eloquent enough. So instead, he wrapped her in a tight hug and held her for several long minutes. "Thank you," he mumbled in her hair. He brushed away threatening tears and retrieved the giftbox from the tree.
Seconds later Jo was crying out of happiness and saying yes as he slid the ring onto her finger. Not only had they started their Christmas traditions, but they had also started their family.