Merry Christmas Everyone! I couldn't help but think of the children from Sandy Hook when I heard this verse at church last night.

Away In A Manger

Be near me, Lord Jesus;
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray!
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care,
And fit us for Heaven
To live with Thee there.

Kate's POV

I'm proud of Sophie, as ready as I was to jump on a jet and go have a "talk" with Dawn, I think she made the right decision, but I can't help but think Dawn will be a problem for them in the future. I guess we will cross that bridge when we come to it. Hopefully the situation has brought us all closer together. I'm excited for our date tonight. I wonder what that crazy husband of mine has planned. I feel so happy when I see Liam and Sophie together. They really are a stunning couple and the way they look at each other, you can see the love. Of course Elliot picked his favorite steak house to eat at. Dad loved this place too. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.

"Mr. and Mrs. Grey how nice to see you again." Antonio greeted us as he showed us to our table.

"Thank you Antonio." I flashed him a smile as he went over the specials. Elliot ordered a bottle of my favorite wine. I guess he's looking for a repeat of last night. None of us questioned when the waiter brought four glasses, I was fine with Liam and Sophie enjoying a glass of wine with dinner and I was happy to see that Sophie wasn't one of those girls that didn't believe in eating on dates. I think I shocked Elliot the first time he took me out to dinner. I couldn't help but smile at the memory.

"Something funny Kate?" Elliot squeezed my hand bringing me back to the present.

"I was just remembering our first date." Elliot began to laugh and Liam and Sophie looked at us like we both had lost our minds. Elliot shared the story and soon we were all laughing, but I wanted to use this evening out to try and see what Liam and Sophie had planned for the future. I've got to go easy. It's time to be Mom not reporter.

"So Liam, have you given any more thought about where you want to go to medical school?"

"I was thinking about staying in Los Angeles so that Sophie could finish her degree at UCLA."

Sophie spoke up "Actually Liam, I was thinking that if I took some extra credits and maybe did a course or two online over the summer that I could graduate at the same time as you so that you can go wherever you want."

"But Sophie, you have to train and keep your grades up for you scholarship."

"I know Babe, but I really think I can do it. I don't want you to limit your medical school choices just so I can graduate from UCLA." She really is an amazing young lady.

"What do you plan on doing once you graduate Sophie? I thought you wanted to travel internationally and work abroad."

"I did Kate but more than that I want to be with Liam. I still plan on working in the hotel industry. I'll just be doing it wherever Liam is." He kissed the top of her hand. She must have seen a look in my eye. "Kate, I'm not giving up my dream. I'm changing it." I pang of guilt hit me. I had done the same thing twice in my life. Once when I married Elliot and then when Dad died and things had turned out more than all right for me.

"It sounds like you two have it all worked out." I couldn't be prouder as a parent. We finished our delicious dinner and headed to our next surprise destination.

"Elliot?"

"What? I thought we needed to have a lesson for Saturday night. I guess I know where Liam gets it from. He really does think of everything.

Sophie's POV

"Dance lessons?" I whispered in Liam's ear in shock. Liam's a great dancer. Me not so much. I think I do alright when I'm in his arms, but this is entirely new. "Have you ever done this?"

"No, that's why we are here. It will be fun. I promise." Liam and Elliot's excitement was contagious and soon Kate and I were ready to try anything. Richard and Ruby were very patient with us and Liam was right it was fun. We changed partners and I danced with Elliot.

"Come on kid, let's show these two how it's done." The music began and everyone started to dance. Elliot and I were having so much fun that we never even noticed the rest of the group had stopped to watch us until the music ended and everyone started to clap for us. It was so invigorating.

"Not bad for an old guy." Liam teased his father as he took me back in his arms. When we left the class we all felt ready for the upcoming New Year's Eve party. It was going to be fun.

Jasmine's POV

I don't know why I'm so nervous. I've been counting down the days until we would see each other again and now I'm overwhelmed by my feelings for him. I've never felt this way before. If you asked me before if I was in love, I would have said yes several times but this feels so different. "Where are we going?" I asked.

"You'll see" he said with a smile as he rested his hand on my leg. We pulled up to a parking lot near the water. He opened the trunk and got out a few things and then opened my door for me. He took my hand and we walked towards the ferry building.

"Victoria?"

"Yes, it's beautiful Bella." My heart skipped a beat when he called me that. He wrapped his arms around me as we stood against the rail and it felt so good to be in his arms. As we walked out of the ferry building I noticed a massive old building that was beautifully lit across from the harbor and we began walking towards it. Hunter handed the bags he carried to the bellman, but we didn't go inside. Instead he took my hand and led me to a horse drawn carriage. "I know it's not Central Park" He said as he helped me up and covered us with a warm blanket.

"It's better." I said breathlessly as I looked into his alluring green eyes. He put his arm around me as we took our moonlight trip around the city. He pointed things out to me as we passed by. It really was pretty. When we returned to the hotel he held my hand as we walked inside.

"Wait here." He instructed me and then he went to the front desk. The lobby was magnificent. It was decorated with at least fifty different Christmas trees all with different themes. We made our way to the elevator and he pressed the button for the seventh floor. "I got you a harbor view." He told me as he opened the door and allowed me to enter the room.

"What do you mean you got me a harbor view?"

"This is your room. I'm staying across the hall." My heart sunk. I was looking forward to sleeping in the same bed as him. Not just for sex, but I wasn't opposed to that. "Bella, I want this to be a special date; one that we will never forget. I would never presume that you and I would share a bed together." His words were as tender as the kiss he gave me. He made me feel weak in the knees. "I'd like to take you to a romantic dinner. Can you be ready in 30 minutes?"

"Hunter, I don't have anything nice to wear for dinner."

"I think you will find everything you need inside." He kissed me chastely and walked across the hall to his room. "I'll be back in 30 minutes." The room was pretty and had an amazing view of the water. On the bed was a large box and one of the bags he had carried from the car. I sat on the bed and read the card from the box.

Jasmine –

You are beautiful inside and out. You are my Bella. Please wear this to dinner tonight.

Hunter

I opened the box and inside was the most beautiful dress I had ever seen. I couldn't wait to put it on. Quickly I looked in my bag to see what had been packed.

Thank god, this had to be Sophie. I had everything I needed. I slipped the dress on and it fit like a glove. Exactly 30 minutes had passed when I heard a knock at my door. Hunter stood before in a well-tailored black suit with a single white rose. I swear I heard him gasp when he saw me, but maybe it was me who gasped. He handed me the rose and took my hand leading me back downstairs to the restaurant in the lobby. My breath was taken away as we entered the dining room. Our table was in the corner overlooking the harbor and Hunter pulled my chair out for me instead of letting the maître d do it. He held my hand from across the table as we looked at our menus. I closed mine and put it down and smiled at him.

"Do you know what you want?"

"It's not on the menu."

"Jasmine" he said with bated breath.

""I'm sorry, I just not used to guys I date being such gentleman." He looked pained when I said it.

"You should be. You deserve to be treated like a lady. With respect and admiration my lady." I felt butterflies in my stomach "What would you like to eat?"

"You know everything about me. You order for me." I think he's been listening to me. We've talked endlessly about everything since we met last month. I feel like I know everything about him and he knows everything about me. The waiter came and took our order and he ordered for me exactly what I would have ordered myself. He really was listening. The food was delicious. I felt Hunter watching me eat. "What?" I asked as I put down my fork.

"I love the sounds you make when you eat." I looked down shyly. "Don't be embarrassed. It's adorable." I've never been shy. He makes me feel things I've never felt before. He ordered an amazing desert that we shared. It was a rich dark chocolate soufflé cake with nougat ice cream and blackberry coulis.

I don't want this night to ever end as we walked back to our rooms. I slide the card in my hotel room door and …

A/N: I NEED YOUR HELP. How should this date end?