While Blake and Shane were arguing about which tree was the one to chop down. Dustin found himself following a rabbit. The rabbit kept hopping and Dustin kept going, getting further away from the other two.

"Blake, that tree is not the one."

"Oh and yours is? Look at that limb there, why it's crooked. In fact the tree leans to the left."

"Does not."

"Does too."

"Does not.."

"Does too, and this fir would be perfect." He swung the ax a the base of the tree. Shane yelled, as the ax bit into the wood.

"You cheated, now we have to take that one. Dustin did you see what he did?" He looked around but the yellow ranger was no where in sight. "Now where did he go?"

"Maybe he is looking for pinecones like he was supposed to." Shane stood there watching Blake chop down the tree.

Dustin followed the rabbit, and suddenly he tripped over something and went sprawling. He spit out a face mouth full of snow and wiped his eyes. In front of him, was the rabbit looking at him.

"Why are you following me?" Dustin's mouth opened, and he couldn't believe it.

"Oh man, I must have hit my head, rabbits don't talk."

"Says who? What do you know of rabbits, are you one?"

"No, but I have read about them." The rabbit stomped his foot on the snow, his nose twitching.

"And just who writes the books? Humans. Want to know the truth about rabbits ask one."

"Hey dude, no offense. I didn't know. Man no is going to believe me, if I tell them."

"Why?"

"They think I am stupid, simple."

"Ah my friend, you are neither. You have had a wish for a long time, that never came true. At least yet."

"To win a championship?"

"No, to be like others. I will tell you something." The rabbit leaned over and touched Dustins hand. "Now you will see what I know to be true. Your future my friend. Dustin watched and listened to the rabbit.

"One day several years from now, a great fire will burn a building, you will save five people that day, and carry a scar on your shoulder for it for the rest of your life. Your first born son, will be a scientist, a brilliant one, and he will develope the cure for the eboli virus. Your grandson will one day travel to the stars and discover a new race of beings, and bring back import discovers for mankind. None would be if not for you. You are a unique person, with a rare gift. That is your gift for this christmas.

"Wow, I mean, oh man. That is so cool. I can't believe it, my boy? Grandson? I will help others?"

"You do now, you make a difference, in many lives including your friends."

"Thank you. Are you really a rabbit? The rabbit smiled and transformed into an angel. He took Dustin's hand and helped him up. Dustin stood looking at the angel that stood there, a brilliant glow around him, his wings shining.

"No, as you can see, I was sent to you. Never doubt yourself again." Dustin smiled up at the angel, and the angel faded away. Dustin began to walk back to his friends, his mind going over what he had discovered that day. He wouldn't share that with them, he knew they wouldn't believe him. But they would know in time.

Hunter was sitting by the fire, eating popcorn, and stringing a few pieces. Tori watched him as he used a cookie cutter to make sugar cookies, she plained to bake them, color them and hang them on the tree. The dog came and sat down at Hunter's feet, who was sitting in the rocking chair.

"Hey boy, did you enjoy your lunch?" The dog wagged his tail.

"Hunter, quit eating that popcorn!" He looked over at her and smiled guiltily and she smiled back. Just as he pulled a silly face at her. "You idiot."

"Tori put the cookies on the cookie pan and slid them in the oven. She came over to the sofa, and picked up the bowl of cranberries, and needle and thread, and began to string them. She glanced at Hunter and their gazes locked.

"This is going to be a very good christmas, Tori. I know that you and Dustin and Shane have family to spend it with and chose to spend it with us."

"Hunter, you are family. It was an easy choice this year. This is a special, magical christmas for us. Who knows where we will be next year." Hunter got up and came over and sat next to Tori.

"Tori, are you worried that Blake will go away and not ask you to be his girl?"

"No. I think Blake should follow his heart, and that is racing motocross for him."

"I don't want to see you get hurt Tori." Tori looked up at Hunter, and smiled a sad smile.

"Blake doesn't have my heart." Hunter studied her for a moment.

"I thought that the two of you would get together."

"No, never happen. The right one for both of us is still waiting." Hunter saw the soft tender look in her eyes, and he began to lean towards her, as her face came towards his. Just before their lips could touch, the door flew open, and the rest of the gang came in, carrying the tree. Dustin with a thoughtful look on his face.