Maggie had stayed awake but continued to lay in bed with Abby until she saw Tyler gently knocking the bedroom door just as Abby was wakening up. The three of them went downstairs to make breakfast, and she told Tyler and her family about Jubal being called into work. But she told the kids that it meant she could take them shopping to get their dad's Christmas presents. Maggie was surprised when her mum, dad, and sister said they would tag along if it were okay with the kids, to which they agreed to quickly.

Maggie had got a message from OA to say that he hoped, she was having a great time with her family and that Kris was stepping in as his partner for the day. She sent a quick reply to OA saying she was really enjoying her time, and that she would be back at work soon not to give Kris a hard time, she was joking when she said that as she knew that OA would be great with Kristen.

Maggie took a picture of the kids with her parents and Mel as they were all sitting drinking hot chocolate sitting in the City under some Christmas lights, she sent the picture to Jubal along with the message 'The kids are having a great time with their hot chocolate… And yes that goes for all 5 of them'.

Jubal was trying to focus on work, so that he could get back home as soon as possible, he knew that the kids and Maggie were used to each other by now, but he still was hoping that today wasn't too much as this was the first time that she had been with the kids without him. Hearing his phone beep he checked it straight away in case it was Maggie needing something, he smiled seeing the picture and replied 'You are spoiling all of them I see… Hope you guys are having a good day'.

Maggie smiled seeing Jubal's name appear on her phone as she checked the message and replied 'They are doing great… They say hi and send their love, we are having fun, I promise… Would be more fun with you here though'.

Jubal only had the time to quickly read the message before he had to get back to work. The kids had gotten their presents for their dad and Maggie had gotten everything that they needed, so they had headed back home. The day had gone by really quickly as they were really enjoying their day together, the kids had gotten more comfortable with Maggie's family so were now chatting with them non-stop about anything and everything. Maggie didn't realise the time until she saw Jubal's name on her screen as he was ringing her, she stepped into the hallway to answer.

"Hey babe, I'm guessing you ringing means that you aren't making it home any time soon?"

Jubal sighed "I really wish I was saying something different, but I can't leave... I'll get Sam to collect the kids from your's... She is going to love this".

Maggie could hear the disappointment and tiredness in Jubal's voice, "Babe, you know that I understand work, the kids know you would be here if you could and don't ring Sam, I'll take the kids home... Mel will come with me to keep me company".

"Mag's I can't ask you to do that" Jubal was thankful that Isobel had allowed him to use her office to make the call so that he could talk openly.

"You aren't asking, I'm offering… I'll put the kids on so that you can talk to them for a little bit, and then I'll take them home".

"Are you sure about this?"

Maggie smiled even though Jubal couldn't see her "Babe, I promise you that I am sure about this… I'm going to put the kids on now okay?"

"Hey, baby…"

"Yeah?"

"I love you" Jubal smiled saying those words

"I love you too Agent Valentine" Maggie smiled when she heard the chuckle from Jubal at the fact that she was calling him Agent Valentine.

Maggie put the kids on to the phone to their dad, and they told him about how much fun they had today and how Maggie had wrapped up the cookies for them to take home for Santa, they were full of energy and joy as they spoke to their dad. Maggie couldn't stop smiling watching and listening to them.

Jubal couldn't stop the large smile on his face as he listened to his kids talk so fast about the great day they had and how happy they were. Maggie and their family had really given the kids an amazing day out, and that meant so much to them. He told them both that he loved them so much, and that he would see them Christmas morning. When they had hung up Maggie made sure that the kids had everything before they left getting into the car with Mel joining them. When they had stopped at traffic lights Maggie was able to check her phone and read the message from Jubal.

'I know you are going to tell me I don't have to but I really want to thank you for taking the kids home, and for the day, you have given them. They sounded so happy on the phone, and that has made being stuck at work away from you all a little easier. I love you so much baby'.

Maggie smiled reading the message, she knew that talking to the kids would help Jubal get through the rest of the evening and night at work. She quickly replied 'I love you too, I'll see you tonight babe'.

The kids talked the whole way home so the journey went quickly and when they pulled up at Sam's place she came out and stood at the door waiting for the kids. Maggie got out of the SUV and helped Abby out and hugged both kids as they thanked her for everything and ran to the door to their mum. Maggie was thankful she didn't have to deal with Sam, she waited until they got inside before climbing back into the SUV and heading home.

Maggie had dinner with her family, they were catching her up on things going on at home, they kept thanking her for everything over the last couple of days. As nice as it was to have the night with her family as they were heading back home tomorrow she couldn't help but miss Jubal especially when sitting in their home. She realised that she had really gotten used to having him close by most of the time. Maggie and her family stayed up as late as they could before tiredness took over for them all, she said goodnight to them all and climbed into her and Jubal's bed.

She didn't know how long she had been asleep when she heard a noise in their bedroom, and she reached over turning on the lamp and seen Jubal taking off his shirt.

"Hey you" She smiled sleepily at him

"Sorry baby, I didn't mean to wake you" He smiled watching Maggie who looked so comfortable right now.

"I'm glad that I woke… I wasn't sure that I would be getting to see you tonight" she pulled back the covers for him as he walked over to their bed.

"We finally got what we needed as none of us wanted to have to work a case tomorrow with it being Christmas Eve" Jubal climbed into the bed and smiled when Maggie moved into his arms straight away.

"I'm glad that you guys got what was needed. I've gotten very used to having company in this bed and I don't have Abby to keep me company this time" She smirked placing kisses to Jubal's neck.

"You know you need to give a man warning before sending the photo you did this morning, it was such a beautiful picture of you both" Jubal held Maggie close to him kissing her head as he ran his hands along her back slowly "I'm sorry that I didn't get to spend the day with you all"

"You were missed a lot, by me the most, but you know that I'm not mad at you about it?" She pulled her head from his neck so that she could look into his eyes and caressed his cheek "No one is mad at you for today babe, I promise".

Jubal leaned in kissing Maggie slowly but with so much love and passion "I could spend every day for the rest of our lives thanking you for everything you have done for me and the kids and it still wouldn't be enough"

"You know you can't talk to me like that when my parents are downstairs, and my sister is in the room next to us" Maggie smirked playfully as she ran her fingertips along the skin on Jubal's spine sliding one of her legs between his to get as close to him as possible.

"I'm just being honest, its what happens when you are madly in love with someone that you just can't get enough of" Jubal smirked as he rolled Maggie on to her back, and he leaned over as he leaned down and kissed her passionately with so much love and desire.