Walker Texas Ranger: The Christmas Gift (part 2 of 3)

Gage had gone out to some stores to shop for Lily. Sydney was there, in Gage's place watching Lily.

"So Lily. What do you want for Christmas?" Sydney asked.

"Well, I want a daddy and a new mommy." Lily said. She was still a little shy of Lily. "Do you think Gage will be my new daddy?" She asked.

Sydney hesitated, "Well, I know that Gage loves you and he would love to be your daddy."

Lily smiled. "Then maybe I will get what I want for Christmas." She yawned. So did Sydney. Sydney had grown tired.

"Okay." Sydney said after a couple minutes, "Time for you to go to bed."

"Okay." Lily said yawning yet again.

Sydney lead Lily to Gage's room. Sydney had never seen Gage's room before. It was not as she thought it would be. It was clean and there was a bookshelf in the corner and a glass of water on the night stand next to the lamp. The bedsheets were a dark blue and very warm and cozy. Sydney read Lily a bedtime story and then tucked her in.

"Goodnight." Sydney said, "I'll be in the living room-"

"No. I want you to stay here with me so the monsters don't get me." Lily said.

"Monsters! There are no monsters!" Syd said.

"But what if there are?" Lily said. She yawned again. "Please Syd..."

"Alright." Sydney said yawning too. "But just until you fall asleep..." She said as she laid down on the pillow next to Lily's. The pillow was so soft and they were both so tired.

Within minutes Lily was asleep. Sydney saw this and thought to herself, "I should get up and go...I can't fall...asleep..." And then her eyes closed and she fell fast asleep.

**Later, at around 9:30 or 9:40**

Gage walked through his front door to find it quiet. He set the bag of pre-wrapped gifts by the door. Then, he looked around for Syd. "Where is she?" He asked himself quietly.

Then, her went into his room to find both of them fast asleep side by side in his bed. Lily was tucked up the covers but Sydney was not.

Gage looked at Sydney and she was so peaceful he did not want to wake her. So he decided not too. But he did not want her to get cold. So he took an extra blanket from the closet and tucked Sydney in. She started to wake and she mumbled, "Can't fall asleep..."

"Yes you can Sydney...goodnight." He made sure her blanket was tucked up warm and then he left. He decided that he would just sleep on the coach that night. No harm done. He set all the gifts in the living room closet to hide before Christmas Eve.

There is only one thing that bothered him that night. He really had hoped that the first time Sydney slept over, the situation would be different.

Gage fell asleep on the couch before he had the chance to get a blanket. But he did not feel cold.

**Early morning, around 7:00 or 7:30**

Sydney woke with a bright smile on her face. She sat up and stretched her
neck. Then, she looked around the room. She remembered were she was. "Wha...oh dear...." She mumbled.

She glanced at Lily who was still fast asleep. Gage had not woken her up. "Gage...Gage?" She mumbled. "Where is Gage?" She thought to herself.

She straighten her hair in the mirror and then walked into the living room.

There she saw Gage, sound asleep on the couch. He looked so cute while he was sleeping. She giggled to herself. She looked at her watch. She didn't have to leave. She didn't want to leave. So she didn't. She thought that she should wake Gage though.

She walked over to the couch. "Gage. Gage." She patted his arm, "Gage. Walk up."

Gage stirred, then lifted his head, "Huh? Oh!" He sat up. "Wha-ah yes." He rubbed his eyes then thought, "Lily! Lily?"

"Don't worry she's still asleep." Syd said.

"Ah. Good." He stood up, as did Sydney. "I'm gonna make some breakfast. You gonna stay and eat with us?" Gage asked.

What neither of them noticed was Lily had woken up and was standing in the doorway holding Jane, her doll. "Well...I don't think-"

"Please Syd?" Lily said. Both Gage and Sydney looked over and saw her standing there.

"Hey there munchkin!" Gage said picking her up. "You sleep good?"

"Yes." She said, "Is Sydney going to stay for breakfast?"

"Well, I don't know, I guess that's up to her isn't it?" Gage said looking at Sydney.

"Oh alright! You've talked me into it. Besides, I don't think Gage can cook." Sydney said laughing.

"Oh yeah?" Gage said.

"Yeah." Sydney said firmly smiling.

"I'm warning you..." Gage started, putting Lily down and grabbing an frying pan for the eggs. "...I have made my way through the kitchen."

"Right." Sydney said sarcastically.

**Later, after Gage and Sydney make eggs and sausages and eat**

"Wow. I must say I am impressed. That was really good!" Sydney said putting all their plates in the sink.

"Uh-huh!" Lily said.

Gage smiled. Then Lily said, "Tomorrow is Christmas!!"

"That's right!" Sydney said.

Then the phone rang. Gage picked it up and went into his room to take the call. Sydney talked with Lily while Gage was on the phone.

Minutes later, Gage came out. "Hey-uh-ladies, I have to tell you something."

They all looked at him and waited. "We're listening." Sydney said, worried.

"That-uh-that was the man who took Lily to me yesterday. He said, he said that they found a foster home for her and that they could take her right away. He told me that I have to make the decision now. Or then, rather."

"So...am I going to stay here with you?" Lily asked.

Sydney didn't know what to think. Gage walked over and picked Lily up. "Lily, I know that it's Christmas Eve, and I know that normally you would get your gift on Christmas day, but I got my gift yesterday." Sydney and Lily looked at each other. Sydney made a puzzled face. Gage continued, "Before you came to my door, I was pretty much alone. I know that we haven't know each other for very long but, I would love it, if you would stay here with me."

"Yes! Yes!" Lily said happily. Lily hugged Gage tightly. "I want to stay with you!"

"Good. I'm glad." Gage said smiling.

"Daddy!" Lily said smiling at him.

"Well, I guess that would make me a daddy wouldn't it?" Gage said, pretty well stunned.

Sydney didn't know what to say. She was happy for Gage.

It was then she knew that she wouldn't be alone on Christmas. None of them would.

*Note: I realized that I could not keep it in only 2 parts so I expanded it to 3 parts. The 3rd and last is coming soon :)