Family Bond

by Finchel86

Kara Zor-El is doing her job as being Kara Danvers and Supergirl at the same time meanwhile Marley Rose is having a normal day at school, being in the glee club and having a normal day. without knowing...the fate will join this girls in an unconventional way...could this siblings being reunited and have the family they always wanted?

24. Chapter 23-Snowglobe wonderland

Hello everyone, I'm back, with four chapters to finish this story.

Today especially as the holidays are approaching, I wanted to write a Christmas chapter, just as I did with my other story Heaven is a place on earth where Rachel is an angel and has a sister named Katie played by Sabrina Carpenter, that story is already finished, however, I will base myself on some scenes to work on this chapter and replace it with something better. The chapter is titled Snowglobe Wonderland after the song by Asher Angel, who plays Josh Peterson in the story.

As everyone prepares for Christmas, Danielle (Nathalia Ramos) reminds them the true meaning as she makes an unexpected friendship with Josh (Asher Angel) when they do charity together and baby sit for a single mom.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it.

---

Chapter 23.-Snowglobe Wonderland

(Josh is in his room looking wistfully out the window and watching the snow fall)

Josh voice over:

A few weeks ago, I was going back to school after a wonderful summer with my girlfriend. Today is December and I feel very lonely. The truth is... I thought I would spend the holidays with her.

(Josh sighs as he walks to the nightstand and sees the picture frame with him and Michelle smiling at the camera and hugging happily)

Everything is different now, Michelle and I broke up. I really like Olivia and we even kissed, it's just...I'm not over her. Michelle will only be my first love.

However, my romance with Michelle will remain as a memory from last Christmas. and I have to move on.

(Last Christmas by Wham! starts playing as Josh walks down the streets and sees the christmas decorations while contemplating some couples showing their affection)

[Josh]

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

(The scene changes to where Josh is walking in the halls of McKinley and sees Rachel and Finn kissing under the mistletoe, Josh shakes his head and walks away sadly.)

Once bitten and twice shy

I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye

Tell me baby, do you recognize me?

Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me

Merry Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it

With a note saying "I love you", I meant it

Now I know what a fool I've been

But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again

(Scene changes to the auditorium where Josh is singing and pictures Michelle sitting in the audience and looks at him sadly)

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

(During the instrumental, Josh is with his parents touring the Christmas trees for sale, Josh stops in front of a majestic one and touches the branches)

Ooh

Oh, oh, baby

(Scene changes to Josh helping his parents to decorate the christmas tree but he feels sad and nostalgic)

A crowded room, friends with tired eyes

I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice

My God, I thought you were someone to rely on

Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart

A man under cover, but you tore me apart

Oh, oh now I've found a real love

You'll never fool me again

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special, special

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Special

(Back in his room, Josh removes the picture of him with Michelle from the picture frame as he rips the picture and throws it in the trash can)

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you mine)

A man undercover but you tore him apart

Maybe next year I'll give it to someone

I'll give it to someone special

Special

(Josh takes a deep breath and leaves his bedroom closing the door behind him)

---

On the other hand; Sebastian and Marley were in the kitchen baking gingerbread men as they talked casually among them. They had the house for themselves since Kara was at work and Millie went to do groceries. Since they consummated their relationship a few months ago, things between the young couple were getting better and had discovered that they loved each other deeply.

"I didn't know you could bake," Marley said as she formed a gingerbread man perfectly with a cookie cutter and looked at her boyfriend. "There´s something else I don't know about you?"

"Not that I know" Sebastian said as he leaned over and gently pressed his lips against hers in a sweet kiss. "You think I have some hidden secret?"

"Well…so far I know you´re an amazing singer, you just prove that you have skills as a baker, an incredible lover and…you´re the best boyfriend ever" Marley said, pausing in their work and wrapped her arms around his neck as she pressed her forehead against his. "you tell me"

"Unlike Finn, I can dance" Sebastian replied coyly as he wiggled his eyebrows but Marley just giggled, he then looked at the beautiful brunette lovingly. "What I enjoy the most is to be with you and there's no place I'd rather be"

"You sounded so poetic baby" Marley laughs again as she kisses Sebastian sweetly on the lips. "and I love you for that"

"I love you too Marley" Sebastian responded as he kisses her again. "Mmm…you taste like vanilla, gingerbread and chocolate"

"Maybe" Marley responded as she took the spoon with the mixture and put it on the tip of his nose.

"Hey!" Sebastian protested as his girlfriend laughed. "oh, you´re so funny, huh?" He grabbed flour and threw it at her.

"Sebastian!" Marley exclaimed as she looked at herself from head to toe.

"You started first, '' Sebastian said innocently. Marley said nothing and with a smirk, grabs an egg and cracks it on his head. "you will be sorry, young lady"

"It's on" Marley challenges him. They start with the food fight, causing a mess in the kitchen. There's so much laughter and squealing, at the end Sebastian and Marley are covered with the ingredients and the gingerbread men are forgotten. The two of them stop laughing as they look deeply at each other; Immediately they start making out passionately and furiously. Sebastian picks Marley from the floor as he carries her to the couch, their mouths refuse to separate. They lay on the couch as they continued making out; Marley is moaning against Sebastian´s mouth, Sebastian breathing heavily as he kisses her passionately.

"Holy moly" Kara said entering the house with her purse on her shoulder. she adjusts her glasses in the process. "could someone explain to me why the kitchen is a mess and both of you are about to make a baby?"

Sebastian and Marley immediately broke the passionate kiss between them and sat on the couch as Kara simply stared at them intently. Marley smoothed her long brown hair and tied in a ponytail as she fixed her apron, Sebastian fixed his shirt.

"Hey sis" Marley sheepishly said as she stared at Kara.

"Marley Rose" Kara simply responded. "so…what were you guys doing?"

"Uh…we were um…" Sebastian started saying.

"Um…" Marley says nervously. "Sebastian and I were just baking"

"Oh really?" Kara said unconvinced. "And why does it seem that actually your boyfriend's tongue was in your throat?"

"Look Kara, Marley is my girlfriend" Sebastian responded. "And yes she and I were baking but then we ended up making out and…"

"Thanks for the information Sebastian" Kara stopped him. "You didn't have to be so specific. Look…just continue what you were doing, okay? But try to control yourselves…I don't want to be an aunt so soon. Plus…I wouldn´t almost have sex on the couch if I were you…that's where Millie sits knitting and if she finds out what you´ve been doing…" she continued as she went upstairs to her room.

"Oh boy" Sebastian exclaimed quietly as he and Marley got up from the couch in a jump and put the things in its place.

"Oh and one more thing" Kara continued as she returned to look at her sister. "I suggest you clean the kitchen before Millie freaks out" she smiles and disappears upstairs.

"Oh my Gosh, I forgot my mom is doing the groceries" Marley exclaims and then looks at her boyfriend. "well, you heard my sister; let's finish the gingerbread men and then we can clean before she comes back"

"Yeah, let's do it" Sebastian agreed as they went to the kitchen and finished baking before they started to clean the kitchen. Fortunately, the intense moment between the two of them turned awkward after Kara caught them making out on her sister´s adoptive mother´s couch. This was going to be a different holiday season.

---

(The scene changes to the next day in the choir room. New Directions is preparing for Christmas; the girls are decorating the christmas tree, while the boys were wrapping gifts, Everyone is happy and excited about holidays, Josh is over Michelle)

[Marley]

Have a holly jolly Christmas

It's the best time of the year

I don't know if there'll be snow

But have a cup of cheer

[Amanda with New Directions]

Have a holly jolly Christmas

And when you walk down the street

Say hello to friends you know

And everyone you meet

(Finn and Rachel share romantic glances as they hang the spheres on the tree branches, Danielle walks up to them with the lights as the three of them adorn the tree. Olivia and Josh put the christmas garland around the christmas tree as the others continue decorating)

[Finn and Rachel]

Oh ho the mistletoe

Hung where you can see

Somebody waits for you (Amanda: Kiss him once for me)

[Olivia and Josh with New Directions]

Have a holly jolly Christmas

And in case you didn't hear

Uh by golly have a holly jolly

Christmas this year

[Marley and Sebastian]

Oh ho the mistletoe

Hung where you can see

Somebody waits for you

[Olivia]

Kiss him once for me

[Finn, Rachel, Amanda, Olivia and Josh with New Directions]

Have a holly jolly Christmas

And in case you didn't hear

Uh by golly have a holly jolly

Christmas this year

Santa Claus is coming to town

(They finish decorating the choir room as they smile contemplating their job finished)

"What do you think Mr Schue?" Olivia asked when the glee club director entered the choir room to give the week's assignment. "Do you like our decor?"

"Wow," Will said, chuckling and smiling. "Guys…this is amazing. Apparently here is christmas spirit"

"Well…we love Christmas a lot," Tina responded excitedly. "And we wanted to share some christmas spirit in glee club"

"I'm glad to hear it because…" Will wrote on the white board in big letters. "Ho, Ho, Ho. "This week is not only an important date in the calendar, but also big wishes come true. So if someone has something to share about christmas…" Brittany immediately raises her hand excitedly. "Okay…we hear you Britt''

"What I love the most about Christmas is when Santa Claus comes to town," Brittany continued. "You can write your letter and not necessarily have to go to the North Pole to hand your letter to Santa. But you have to remember to put milk under the christmas tree because Santa comes hungry to distribute gifts every Christmas Eve" all others look at each other confused to see that Brittany despite being a teenager, she still had the innocence of a child.

"Dude, is it me or Brittany believes in Santa Claus?" Puck asks Artie quietly so the sweet cheerleader doesn't listen.

"Yes she does, and please don´t kill her faith in Santa" Artie whispered back.

"Thank you Brittany. Let's remind the kids that they have to write their letter to Santa Claus this year" Will said politely before continuing the week´s assignment. "For now, the week's assignment is to find the best-known carols of all time. And therefore, find the true meaning of Christmas''

"The presents," Marissa commented.

"Dinner with your family" Amanda pointed out as everyone agrees.

"I don't think so," Danielle said aloud as everyone looked at her.

"What do you mean?" Santana asked. "That's not the true meaning of christmas? opening presents, annoying brats going to the mall to see Santa Claus and you dinner with your family?"

"Did you forget who came millions of years ago to save us?" Danielle asked.

"Jesus," Mercedes replied without hesitation. "It's true; he is the redeemer who saved the humanity from their sins"

"Then how can you be so selfish to forget about baby Jesus?" Danielle continued sadly.

"No offense Danielle, but not everyone has to believe in god" Kurt says to the redhead girl. "Jesus reminds me of Peter Pan, a story invented to make others believe that miracles exist"

"He is real Kurt, but you don't have to believe in him if you don't want to," Danielle responds. "I'm not judging you, I'm just saying that presents, dinner, everything that goes with Christmas is not everything in the world, you know? Jesus Christ is the main reason for Christmas. The fact he was born in a manger and the Magi have to follow the star to worship him…that's the main reason. That Mary has been chosen to be his mother…that's the main reason" she turned to look at Will sadly. "I´m sorry Mr Schue, But I can´t be here if I´m with people who don´t appreciate christmas as such" she took her backpack and left the choir room. "Excuse me"

"Did we say something wrong?" Tina asked to see that Danielle was gone, but others kept silent without saying a word until Marley finally broke the silence.

"Actually we did," Marley said as she got up from her seat and walked to the front of the choir room. "we´re all thinking of presents and dinner when Danielle really opened her eyes. and I don´t know about you but I agree with her. Christmas is about giving and helping others. That was Jesus did when he came into the world"

"Marley…" Puck protested. "Do you realize that Rachel and I are Jewish, right?"

"I know Puck," Marley continued. "But it's not about you" she turned to look at her best friend. "No offense Rachel"

"None taken," Rachel said with a smile. "And being honest, both Danielle and Marley are right. it's not going into discussion and religion doesn't matter right now. if Christmas is to remember that Christ is born to save the world from their sins. then we must honor his memory. After all, Jesus is God's son. I know I´m Jewish, but that doesn't mean that we have to forget about the sacrifice Jesus made for us. he is a true hero"

"I usually disagree because I don't believe in God," Kurt chimed in. "But like Marley said, it's not about me, it's about helping others. so... this time I'll make an exception. I think... I had to go to church with Mercedes and pray that Josh was found safe and sound when he was kidnapped so that I was able to open my eyes."

"We´ve been so selfish and we didn't think about the true meaning of Christmas" Amanda replied sadly.

"As an honorary Christian and God bless his soul, I also agree," Mercedes replied, raising her hand. "I actually think we should represent "The Nativity" in a play"

"That´s a wonderful idea," Marissa replied sweetly. "I love that story; especially when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary that she would conceive the savior"

"What I don´t understand is how Mary got pregnant if she never had sex" Brittany asked innocently. "She was a virgin and was just fifteen"

"Because that was by divine work" Mike explained politely. "It was through God that Mary could conceive and that's why Joseph didn't believe at his wife and thought she had cheated on him"

"Which is punishable by execution," Sebastian continued. "But the angel reappeared in the dreams of Joseph and explained to him that Mary was still a virgin and that she really was expecting the child of god"

"It´s a beautiful story" Olivia nodded and sighed sadly. "The sad thing is that king Herod had to kill innocent children under two years old. And all because he feared that a boy was more powerful than him"

"Everything you´re saying guys, makes sense" Will replied to see that New Directions were talking about "The Nativity". "The true meaning of Christmas is the birth of Jesus. So we can make the school play of "The Nativity"

"Are you serious Mr Schuester?" Marissa asked with a big smile.

"That would be awesome," Finn agreed with a lopsided grin. "We can show others that Christmas is not about receiving gifts all the time"

"Absolutely," Will said, smiling. "And we can also do a charity this year"

"Please not caroling around the school," Santana said. "We don't want them to throw their shoes at us like last christmas"

"I'll think of something," Will continued. "And don´t worry, It won't be that" the kids sighed of relief.

"Well, if we make the play…" Artie said. "Then who will take care of it"

"I've got it covered" Mercedes replied with a smirk. "actually…Tina and I are in charge"

"Then, let´s road the house" Will responded, clapping. "Before you leave the choir room, Miss Pillsbury and I will meet you in a few minutes in the audiovisual room to watch the movie "The Nativity"; and at the end…I want all of you think on the true meaning of Christmas, not in the one that you believe in"

The kids nodded and they slowly left the choir room. Everyone felt guilty and bad about having forgotten something extremely important and was the main reason for the whole Christmas before all the gifts, the family dinner and the arrival of Santa Claus.

---

(Danielle walks on the stage in the empty auditorium. Magically, the bells of a cathedral tick and the candles light. Danielle is dressed in a beautiful purple gown, a blue hood and holds a candle. As she looks straight ahead)

[Danielle]

What Child is this who laid to rest

On Mary's lap is sleeping?

Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet

While shepherds watch, are keeping?

This is Christ the King

Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing

Haste, haste, to bring Him laud

The Babe, the Son of Mary

(Scene changes to the audiovisual room, Where New Directions (except Danielle), Will and Emma are watching the movie "The Nativity"; scenes of the movie starts happening; where the angel Gabriel appears to Mary and ells her she will conceive the Saviour and king of kings; where the Magi are following the star, when Mary and Joseph are finding a place to spend the night and all the important scenes of the movie. Back to the auditorium, Danielle sings with devotion as she places the candle on the table as she waltzes. She sees from afar the manger and Mary holding baby Jesus in her arms, next to her is Joseph looking at the baby with devotion and love. The shepherd and the angels are worshiping him. Danielle kneels as she worships the baby and smiles at him)

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh

Come peasant, king to own Him

The King of kings salvation brings

Let loving hearts enthrone Him

Raise, raise a song on high

The virgin sings her lullaby

Joy, joy for Christ is born

The Babe, the Son of Mary

This is Christ the King

Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing

Haste, haste, to bring Him laud

The Babe, the Son of Mary

"That was beautiful" a deep voice said, making Danielle gasp and going back to reality, she was wearing her normal clothes and her red hair cascading over her shoulders in soft waves.

"Josh" Danielle exclaims. "Oh my God" she touches her chest and giggles. "You scared me"

"I'm so sorry" Josh apologized as he walked over to her. "I'll never do it again"

"Apologize accepted" Danielle says as she sits on the edge of the auditorium. "So, what are you doing here?"

"I saw you leave the choir room so I followed you" Josh explained. "You looked sadder than usual"

"What about your girlfriend?" Danielle folds her arms. "You know, the pretty asian girl who makes crafts and is Mike's younger sister"

"Yeah well…" Josh looks down for a moment. "Michelle and I broke up"

"Why? You guys were so happy and in love" Danielle responded. "She couldn't take her eyes off of you when you auditioned for the young PT Barnum part with Drops of Jupiter"

"Michelle was blackmailed by Quinn Fabray into believing that Marley and I had an affair when nothing ever happened between us" Josh explained sadly. "Marley is just a friend and she loves Sebastian. but Michelle didn't want to listen and she broke up with me. so...I can't listen to Wham's Last Christmas without crying. I thought...I would spend the holidays with Michelle but everything is different now"

"I'm so sorry" Danielle says feeling bad for him.

"It's fine, I have to move on eventually" Josh responded. "Actually, when we did the Olivia Newton-John tribute in glee club, something happened between Olivia and I; we kissed on the bleachers and Finn saw us"

"Wait a second…you and Olivia? My sweet girl Olivia Michaels?" Danielle was shocked.

"Yes, that Olivia" Josh responded. "Which Olivia did you think I was talking about?"

"Olivia Newton-John" Danielle whispered.

"What? no" Josh clarified. "She passed away and she was 73 years old, it would be creepy" they both laugh.

"And illogical, you're right" said Danielle. "You and Liv, wow... I didn't really see it coming. The last thing I heard was that my friend wrote sad songs after the breakup with her boyfriend, one of them is Driver's license"

"I'll be honest, I started having feelings for Olivia when we started rehearsing our scenes for The Greatest Showman," Josh explained. "But at the time I was dating Michelle and it wasn't right, plus...I was in love with her. Anyway, that day on the bleachers, Olivia and I talked, so...it just happened and we kissed. but then Olivia wasn't comfortable with what happened because I recently broke up with my girlfriend and she wasn't ready to fall in love yet so...we both decided that it's best to be friends for now."

"What Olivia did was the wisest and most mature thing she could ever do," Danielle said. "Clearly you need closure with Michelle so you can move on; I don't know maybe... something happens between you and Olivia. but only until one of the two takes the first step"

"I hadn't thought of it that way," Josh said. "I think I'll have to talk to Michelle. I mean, she will always be someone very special to me because she was my first love but... I have to move on with my life and I really like Olivia. she is cool, beautiful and kind"

"She's a mini Rachel Berry and you're a mini Finn Hudson" Danielle said with a smirk. "it's like watching Finchel 2.0 in the glee club"

"That's a huge coincidence" Josh said laughing until he looked at the redhead girl with interest. "So…what are you doing here by yourself? That performance was lovely but you were so emotional"

Well...if we're honest...I think everyone else except for Marley don't understand what is the real meaning of Christmas" Danielle said as she played with her soft red curls. "They all think in decorations...gifts, carols and stuff. But most importantly? Don't consider it. And he is the main reason why there is Christmas in the first place. So...I wanted to be alone for a moment and...That's why I'm here"

""Is not that they have forgotten about God Danielle" Josh said looking at her friend softly. "It's just that many of them don't know him. And I understand that you wanted to share that message with them. Christmas is about to help the most needy people; be with family and worship baby Jesus. Others simply think that Christmas is about building snowmen, baking gingerbread men and open gifts. it was very noble what you tried to do and...Don't worry if they ignored you at first. Sooner or later, they will understand that Christmas without Christ is not everything"

"And how do you know that?" Danielle asked with interest. "I've never heard you talk about God or Jesus before."

"Believe it or not, my aunt Josephine and uncle Carl attend a Christian church," Josh said. "Surely my parents and I will go to dinner at their house for Christmas this year"

Well...if you're interested I´m doing a charity" Danielle replied smiling. "Mr. Wilson, who works in social service, is working in the case of a young single mother, that is poor and she just wants to give her kids a beautiful Christmas. I'm helping to bring them clothes, toys and food. it would be great that you could help us, and if you know more people who want to join the cause, I really appreciate it"

"What happened to her?" Josh asked.

"Kate Perkins married in college" Danielle continued. "She and Michael loved each other, they were soulmates. Two years passed and they had twins, Peter and Wendy."

"Did Mr and Mrs Perkins like Peter Pan or something?" Josh asked curiously. "because they named their children after JM Barrie characters"

"That's a good theory, but I don't know why they called them that" Danielle said. "Anyway, one night as Michael was leaving work he was mugged by two drug addicts, stabbed to death, taking all his stuff. Fortunately, the police caught them and took them to prison, however, Meg was left a widow and her poor children without their loving father"

"That was awful," Josh says sadly. "poor Kate"

"She was devastated when she found out that the love of her life was brutally murdered" Danielle said and Josh's eyes filled with tears. "Currently she has to take care of her children and works two jobs. By day she works as a cashier in a toy store and at night as a Barista at Lima Bean, she barely has time to spend with her kids" when Danielle finished telling the story, Josh had thick tears streaming down his cheeks. "hey, it's okay to feel sad for them, but we can't complain and we have to do something about it, don´t you think?" Josh nods as he wipes his tears.

"I was um…thinking" Josh responded. "Mercedes and Tina are in charge oof the play about "The Nativity", maybe we can present it to Kate and the kids as a Christmas present"

"That would be wonderful," Danielle smiled. "so, you´re in"

"Totally" Josh said smiling."you know? You are an amazing girl Danielle"

"Thanks Josh, but I wasn't nice before" Danielle said feeling guilty. "I was a monster when I was in Vocal Adrenaline and together with Jenna we made Rachel's life´s living hell"

"But you're not the same anymore," Josh reminded her. "You have changed for the better and what you are doing for that family is something admirable. I want to help you bring them happiness on this Christmas Eve"

"Thank you" Danielle looks at the beautiful smile feeling grateful. "you are truly an angel Joshua Caleb Peterson"

Josh and Danielle hugged each other with a smile. Maybe all was not lost, and if there was a Christmas miracle this year. It was all thanks to a unique friendship that was born.

---

After concluding the film, the New Directions members had a new perspective on Christmas. it was as if they had lifted off the blindfold and discovered that baby Jesus was the real reason that people dined together on December 24th.

"So…what do you think guys?" Will asked, taking the remote and turning off the TV.

"We've been irrational with Danielle," Artie said softly.

"Almost none of us knew the reason for Christmas was Jesus," Marissa said. "And we grew up with the idea that only singing carols, decorating the tree and wait for Santa was priority before everything"

"You know the answer then" Emma said. "Think about the true meaning of Christmas" the kids nodded as they were leaving the audiovisual room.

---

"Hey Marley, wait up" Olivia said as she and Rachel approached Marley. "we need to tell you something"

"Guys, you don't have to ask my permission to talk to me" Marley said as the three of them walked down the halls. "we´re friends, right?"

"Yes, but…we haven't seen each other lately" Rachel said. "except that we are together in glee club, but most all the time you´re helping your mom in the kitchen or with Sebastian"

"I know these weeks have been hard," Marley agreed. "I missed you guys so much, especially since I spent the summer in National city"

"Speaking about National City? How was your vacation?" Olivia wanted to know.

"It was awesome," Marley says happily. "I think I already told you that I met Kara's adoptive parents and her sister Alex. everyone was very attentive to me and the city is huge, I definitely loved being there"

"While we're glad you spent the summer with your sister, that's not what Liv and I wanted to say about," Rachel told her.

"Oh," Marley said, brushing a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So what's going on?"

"There's something different about you," Olivia commented. "The other day I noticed a big hickey on your neck and I can't believe it was a burn from using the curling iron"

"And when we were in the cafeteria, you were playing footsies with Sebastian," Rachel said. "and I realized because I dropped my phone and I bent down to pick it up"

"Okay, but not here" Marley said, opening the door to an empty room. "come on"

The girls entered the room after Marley closed the door behind her and bolted it.

"Alright Marley Rose, spit it out" Olivia commented as she and Rachel crossed their arms and looked at their friend with interest.

"Something happened between me and Sebastian," Marley said. "It was Friday night, I was home alone and I felt vulnerable after Kitty insulted me and my mom, Sebastian made me feel beautiful, we kissed, we professed our love for each other and I decided it was time to give the next step"

"You didn't," Rachel said before her eyes widened. "You did"

"No way" exclaimed Olivia as a big smile appeared on her face. "I knew it! there was a huge tension in the glee club and both were about to rip their clothes off if we weren't all there "

"I can't believe you decided to have your first time after all" Rachel observed. "how was it?"

It was beautiful," said Marley. "Sebastian was gentle, loving and sweet. besides...it wasn't just sex, he and I made love and became soul mates. the best thing is... we did it four times"

"Four times?!" Olivia was in shock. "holy moly, that's quite a record"

"Well Finn and I did a sex marathon including a sex tape" Rachel said. "It was when Burt and Carole went to Toledo for the weekend and Kurt was with Blaine"

"I didn't need to know that Rachel, I remind you that you guys just had a pregnancy scare" Marley told her.

"Anyway, I'm glad your first time was magical Marley, and that you and Finn love to have sex most of the time Rachel," Olivia said. "but no thanks, I'll pass"

"Because that special person hasn't arrived yet, Liv," Rachel told her. "but when you find that boy, that moment will be beautiful and unforgettable"

"For now I'm comfortable being a virgin," Olivia said with a nervous smile. "We better get out of here before the others get suspicious"

The girls said nothing more and left the room to go to the cafeteria to enjoy a friendly lunch and change the subject.

---

Days later, Finn and Rachel entered the choir room hand in hand. Everything was so quiet that not a mouse moved. Just the two of them were in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility and also went through proofs: Quinn trying to seduce Finn, the pregnancy scare, Rachel quitting New Directions after feeling threatened by Olivia´s talent and transferring to Vocal Adrenaline, their fight in the Carmel High auditorium, Finn, Kurt and Olivia discovering that Rachel was their competition at sectionals, Rachel and Danielle being egged by Jenna and her Vocal Adrenaline sidekicks in the school parking lot, Finn and Rachel having a disagreement after Finn was busy with The greatest showman´s rehearsals and barely cancels the family dinner with Rachel, her dads and cousin, Quinn Fabray spreading nasty rumors about them to the whole school. Fortunately, the couple continued together and were strong against all odds, making their love stronger.

"What were you thinking about?" Finn asked, looking at Rachel as he brushed her cheeks with his thumb lovingly.

"We went through obstacles together," Rachel said. "Quinn Fabray had a big crush on you, you dumped her for me.."

"When you transferred from McKinley to Carmel High after feeling threatened by Olivia´s talent" Finn continued. "our disagreement when I was rehearsing my scenes with Danielle for the school musical…"

"The pregnancy scare" Finn and Rachel said in unison and started laughing.

"I think it was a soap opera" Rachel pointed as Finn chuckled. "but I'm glad it was just a false alarm, a teenage pregnancy would be a huge scandal"

"I guess you're right babe" Finn commented. "But from all the obstacles we´ve been through, I think the hardest part was when you gave me the silent treatment after the condom broke and thought you were pregnant. Despite everything…you find your way back to me"

"Because we are meant to be Finn" Rachel said. "and as the wedding vows say…in good times and bad times" she sighed.

"You know that someday I see you as my wife?" Finn asked, making Rachel look at him with curiosity.

"I still can't believe it, '' Rachel giggled. "I thought you were breaking up with me after we graduate from high school"

"No, I´m not going to break up with you, we are endgame" Finn assured his beautiful girlfriend as he took her hand and kissed her knuckles. "I don't see anyone else to spend the rest of my life with; only you"

"I also see you as my husband love" Rachel responded lovingly. "And being the father of my children"

"I´m going to have a lot of Finchel babies with you, Rach," he kissed her forehead. "Never doubt about that, okay?"

"What would happen if I was truly pregnant and we were not married?" Rachel tested her handsome boyfriend as she crossed her arms.

"you have my baby blanket as a proof babe" Finn replied without hesitation. "I would be a man and I´d take care of my girlfriend and my baby; I would protect you from anyone who wants to hurt you and call our child a bastard child. Because he or she is perfect, I would love you unconditionally and be with you all the time. Talking to our baby while I rub your baby bump and kiss it, I would be next to you, holding and squeezing your hand, waiting with joy the birth of our child"

Rachel felt such joy that her eyes filled with tears, she immediately leaned over and tenderly kissed Finn; him smiling against her lips.

"I love you so much Finn Hudson" Rachel responded as she broke the kiss.

"I love you more Rachel Berry" Finn lovingly reciprocates as he kisses her lips once more.

"Not possible" Rachel shakes her head as she smiles.

"By the way, I was wondering…you have plans for Christmas?" Finn asked.

"Well…actually I´m Jewish and I celebrate Hanukkah with my dads, but considering Peyton celebrates christmas just like you, I can make an exception" Rachel replied softly.

"Would you like to spend the holidays with me and my family?" Finn asked. "Of course, you can bring your cousin…I mean, we´re a family now"

"I'd love to," Rachel replied softly. "Actually, Christmas is a beautiful season; people dinner with their families, the streets are adorned with beautiful ornaments and lights…it´s something magical"

"What is really magical is to spend Christmas with you," Finn said, wrapping his arms around Rachel´s waist. "And to make out under the mistletoe"

"You couldn't forget that Christmas tradition, huh?" Rachel asked, as she raised an eyebrow.

"Nope," Finn admitted with a smirk, showing his dimples. "Actually…" he reached out his hand to her. "Would you sing with me?"

"There´s no music" Rachel giggled, when suddenly the band entered the choir room and placed their position to play the music. "oh right"

"Yep" Finn said as he kissed her cheek. "There´s no christmas if we don't show them our traditional Finchel duets"

(The band starts playing a known christmas carol as Finn starts swaying gently with Rachel)

[Finn]

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know

Where the treetops glisten

And children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow

I said I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

With every Christmas card I write

May your days, may your days, may your days

be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white

(Scene goes to the choir room now decorated with Christmas as the glee club members enjoy the performance. Danielle, Olivia and Marley swaying in their seats. Amanda was leaning her head on Artie´s shoulder. All of them have big smiles on their faces. Rachel starts singing as she waltzes with Finn, the two of them sharing romantic glances)

[Rachel]

I, I, I, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

just like the ones I used to know

Mmm, where the treetops glisten

And children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow… oh

[Rachel with Finn]

I, I, I, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

With every Christmas card I write

[Rachel]

May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white

(During the instrumental; Finn and Rachel waltz around the choir room as sparkles fall on them as mistletoe is hanging on the christmas tree. Back to the alternative scene; Finn and Rachel kept singing, harmonizing, their beautiful voices as New Directions keep smiling at them)

[Finn and Rachel]

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

With every Christmas card I write

(Rachel: Mm) May your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white

(The band finishes playing the song as Finn and Rachel finished their duet, Finn twirls Rachel around until he takes her in his arms and kisses her passionately as the mistletoe is hanging over their heads)

---

Josh walked out of his math class and walked the halls, deciding to take Danielle's advice; he knew he would never stop loving Michelle, but things were different now.

Speaking of Michelle, she was at her locker putting away her notebook when she saw her ex-boyfriend walk up to her.

"Hey" Josh greeted.

"Hi Josh" Michelle greeted shyly. "How are you?"

"Well...I'm...doing charity," Josh said. "You know Danielle, right?"

"The redhead girl that is with you in glee club?" Michelle asked and Josh nodded. "Yeah I know her, she did an excellent job as Jenny Lind in the musical"

"Yeah, well...she's asking me to babysit for a single mom who works all day," Josh said. "and I accepted; Christmas is about giving and not so much about receiving"

"That's very generous of you," Michelle said. "Listen Josh, I'm sorry that our thing didn't work out anymore, and it was partly my fault"

"Forget it," Josh said. "I think it was for the best, we were both very young"

"We are very young," said Michelle. "but I think we work better as friends as a couple I... I hurt you"

"Water under the bridge," Josh assured her. "I also think it's better to be friends, actually... There is a girl that I really like and I would like to spend more time with her. but only until you and I work things out"

"I met someone," Michelle said.

"Seriously?" Josh asked and Michelle nodded. "wow Mitch that...that's great"

"Just so you know, I didn't know you had a twin," Michelle said. "When he came to me I swore it was you"

"Wait...did you meet Billy?" Josh asked with his eyes open wide.

yes" Michelle said. "and he saved me from catching pneumonia from the rain, he was a real gentleman"

-FLASHBACK-

Michelle had gone to visit her grandparents in Pittsburgh over the weekend and made a stop in Philadelphia, feeling a pang of conscience for turning down Josh's offer to join him at Nationals.

Right now, Michelle was leaving the art museum after seeing an incredible exhibition and just as she was walking down the stairs, a horrible storm broke out.

"Are you kidding me?!" Michelle exclaimed, covering herself with the hood of her jacket, however her long hair had gotten wet.

"Miss, are you alright?" a boy identical to Josh asked running upstairs with an umbrella in hand and covering her completely. "What are you doing alone in the rain?"

"Josh" Michelle exclaimed in surprise. "What are you doing here? I thought nationals were in two weeks"

"Wait...do you know Josh?" said the boy. "he's my twin"

"Oh I'm so sorry" Michelle apologized sheepishly. "I thought you were my ex-boyfriend. He's coming with his choir to compete in nationals here. I came since I visited my grandparents in Pittsburgh but...I wanted to visit Philadelphia because it has an amazing arts program and I want to apply for next year"

"That's amazing, my little sister loves crafts too" said the boy showing his dimples. "Her name is Darla and she is eight years old; she's not my sister by blood but...she's my foster sister actually. it's a long story"

"I'm Michelle," Michelle said, extending her hand towards the boy.

"I'm Billy, Billy Batson" Billy answered, shaking his hand with hers and they both felt a spark at the contact. "I'm surprised to see you here alone, aren't you coming with your parents?"

"My parents and my brother are waiting for me at the restaurant, they told me that I can see the new Thomas Eakins exhibition. He is a great painter" said Michelle excitedly. "everything here is amazing"

"Yeah, Thomas is well known for his work in art," said Billy. "and there are more things of art that you would like"

"Thanks Billy," Michelle said. "And how did you run up the stairs so fast without falling?"

"I learned from Rocky," Billy said with a smirk.

"Right" Michelle said and they both laughed.

"Well, if you're not busy...we can go for a hot chocolate," said Billy. "I don't know about you but standing in the rain made me cold"

"I'd love to," Michelle said. "and so we can get to know each other better"

"Awesome" Billy said, covering Michelle with the umbrella. "I'll take you to your parents before they call the police because you took too long"

"Good point" Michelle said laughing and she and Billy left the Philadelphia museum of art to go to the restaurant where her parents and Mike were waiting for the girl.

-END OF FLASHBACK-

"I thought you couldn't go to Philadelphia because your dad was so strict," Josh said. "I never thought you would meet my identical twin and both end up on a date."

"Actually that's what I tried to tell you the day we broke up, well...before all the Quinn drama" Michelle said. "nothing happened between me and Billy, we just sat down to drink chocolate and talk"

"That sounds like a date to me," Josh said. "But of all the guys, I'm glad it's Billy. He's a good guy."

"And the Philly thing, it was a stop because I visited my grandparents in Pittsburgh," Michelle said. "I'm planning on applying for the art program next year so...this is my last few weeks at McKinley"

"Are you transferring to Philadelphia next year?" Josh asked and couldn't help but feel sad.

"I'll study art," said Michelle. "Actually...they offer me a scholarship. The dean considers me a prodigy because I got 100 on my entrance exam"

"I´m…I´m so happy for you Mitch" Josh says with a smile. "you deserve the best and you are an amazing girl"

"I'm going to miss you so much," Michelle says sadly. "but we can talk on the phone or through skype"

"I'm going to visit you when I can," Josh said. "who knows? maybe I can stop by to say hello to Billy"

"He would like that, he talked to me about you and he's excited that you are his twin" Michelle said before looking at her old flame with sadness. "Josh, despite ours didn't work out, I want you to move on and be happy.

"I wish you the same Mitch" Josh says. "Can I do something before we go our separate ways?"

"Sure" Michelle nods.

"Can I hug you?" Josh asks, Michelle opens her arms as her ex-boyfriend walks over to her and hugs her tightly, she smiles. "I will always love you Michelle Andrea Chang"

"I will always love you too Josh Peterson" Michelle said when they parted the hug. "and Merry Christmas"

"Merry Christmas," Josh said. "Well, I gotta go; Mercedes and Tina want to see us to talk about the play" he hangs his backpack over his shoulder. "bye Mitch"

"Bye Josh" Michelle says as she puts her phone to her ear. "Hi Billy, yeah everything's okay. say hi to Victor and Rosa for me, aww I miss you too" she then walks away and heads for her next and last class of the year.

---

(Scene changes to the auditorium where Danielle, Marley and Brittany are sitting on stools with a winter landscape in the background surrounded by Christmas trees and snowflakes falling around them, the three girls wore white dresses, white boots, and a scarf with their hair down. while the rest of New Directions sat in their seats watching them perform)

[Marley]

Mmmmm

Some people spend their whole life in the clouds

Some ride the wind and never hit the ground

Some will shine like diamonds in the sun

Heaven sent down each and every one

[Danielle]

We are snowflakes

Floating till we find our place

From a distance we may look the same, but we're beautiful in our own way

We are snowflakes

[Brittany]

Will I sparkle, will I drift or will I dance

Will I melt when I touch anothers hand

Will I learn for my mistakes when I fall

And remember when I get to feeling small

[Marley, Brittany and Danielle]

We are snowflakes

Floating till we find our place

From a distance we may look the same, but we're beautiful in our own way

We are snowflakes

[Danielle]

And all I can do is do my best

is what is that makes me different from the rest

And I for more, with nothing less

[Marley]

The snowflakes

[Brittany]

Floating till we find our place

[Marley, Danielle and Brittany]

From a distance we may look the same, but we're beautiful in our own way

We are snowflakes

Oh, yeah snowflakes

mmmmmm

---

That afternoon; in the Perkins´s household, one of the twins, Peter was doing his homework when her older sister returned to the dining room.

"We won't be alone this afternoon Peter" Wendy said to her brother as she entered the room they shared together. "She'll be working late."

"We barely see mom anymore since she started working as a barista at the cafe" Peter said letting out a sad sigh. "And sometimes I wonder when we'll have a Christmas tree." He stared at his sister. "or when we will have dinner with her"

"I know Pete" Wendy responded softly. "But…we can't have a tree this year. We don't have enough money and…Mom just has to feed us, plus…I think we will have dinner without her since she works all day"

"It's not fair," Peter complained.

"I know, but we can't complain about what we don´t have," Wendy told her twin. "we have to learn to appreciate what mom does for us, okay?"

"Okay?" Peter nodded as he looked at the door. "Wendy, someone is knocking"

"I'll get it" Wendy responded as she get up from the chair and walks to the door. But as she was really smart and mature for her age, she leaned against the door. "Who is it?"

"Hey kids!" a male voice responded at the other side of the door. "I brought a friend with you but also…someone else who want to meet you"

"Really?" Wendy asked as Peter ran next to his sister.

"Yes; can you please open the door?" the man responded politely. Wendy, without hesitation opened it and in front of them, it was a tall king man with gray hair, next to him was Danielle and Josh.

"Mr Wilson!" the kids squealed happily as they hugged the man.

"Greetings little kids" Mr Wilson greeted politely. "What were you guys doing?"

"Homework" Peter said politely and then ran to hug Danielle. "Yazmin!"

"Hey munchkin!" Danielle smiles as she hugs the young boy and then hugs Wendy. "Wendy!"

"Dani, you're here!" Wendy says happily. "now we can build a pillow fort in the living room and watch Home alone"

"Yes, that's a great idea" Danielle says.

"And who are you?" Peter says as he looks at the teenager with brown hair and green eyes who was at the door with Danielle and Mr Wilson.

"Kids; this is Josh Peterson," Mr Wilson introduced the handsome teenager. "he will help Danielle to baby sit you today until your mom returns from work"

"She will work late again?" Peter asked.

"Yes buddy, she is," Mr Wilson responded. "But remember that she works so hard because she loves you. you need to thank her all the effort she does everyday"

"We know," Wendy responded.

"Hi kids" Josh shakes his hand to the kids. "I´m Josh, it's really nice to meet you" he then smiles at them.

"You have dimples," Wendy says excitedly. "Can I touch them?" she asks, reaching her hand to touch Josh´s kids.

"Wendy stop" Danielle scolds the girl softly and then looks at her friend. "I'm sorry Josh"

"No, it's fine" Josh assures her and then looks at the girl. "It's okay Wendy, you can touch my dimples" Wendy presses her finger to Josh´s cheek to touch the dimple, the boy stops smiling.

"hey! Come back!"

"Your wish is my command little lady" Josh says smiling and his dimples appear on his cheeks. "I just have to smile for my dimples to appear. it's like magic"

"He's so cute," Wendy tells Danielle and Mr Wilson as she blushes.

"Bud, I think this little girl has a big crush on you" Mr Wilson pointed out as everyone laughed. "okay, now that your baby sitters are here, you guys can have fun while your mother is at work"

"Thank you" Wendy responded as she looked at Mr Wilson. "you don't have to do this Mr Wilson"

"Nonsense, young lady," Mr Wilson smiled. "You are wonderful children and your mother is like a daughter to me, I want to help you, now I have to go but…this young woman and man will be with you. So I ask you to be nice to them and obey them"

"Don´t worry sir" Peter responded.

"Kids, you can come in" Mr Wilson indicated to the two teenagers. "Peter and Wendy are nice children"

"Thank you" Josh responded as he and Danielle entered the apartment.

"However since mom worked late she couldn't go to the store for groceries and we'll have to have cereal again for dinner" Wendy lamented.

"Here" Mr Wilson gives them money. "Order chinese or pizza. Okay guys, you're in good hands" Mr. Wilson said. "Please behave yourself, I don't want you to be scared away like the other babysitter"

"Hey, she was horrible," Peter protested. "She made us massage her feet and she had fungus" Josh grimaced. "It was a nightmare"

"Don't worry Pete, I won't ask you to massage my feet" Danielle told him. "We'll build the pillow fort and have pizza, okay?"

"The good thing is that I like you Yazmin," said Peter, hugging the redhead again.

"I don't get it, why does Peter call you Yazmin if your name is Danielle?" Josh asked, confused.

"Peter says I look just like Yazmin, one of the Bratz dolls" Danielle explained with a smirk. "And the other day even though it's December, I watched the live action movie with the kids and yes Yazmin and I could be twins, just like you and Billy Batson"

"I also watched the movie and when you sing your voice doesn't sound like Yazmin's" intervened Wendy. "hers sounds like an African-American lady and yours is sweet as a cotton candy"

"Thanks Gwen" Danielle said laughing. "I really appreciate it"

"You're welcome," the girl says, bowing.

"Have fun kids," Mr Wilson said as he left the apartment.

---

"Okay, kids" Josh responded as he closed the door. "What do you want to do?"

"Josh, they can do what they want" Danielle responded putting a hand on the boy's shoulder.

"Oh, right" Josh. "Okay…do any of you bake Christmas cookies?"

"Mom and I used to bake cakes and cookies," Wendy said sadly. "That was before she worked all day"

"Don´t worry" Danielle calms the girl. "Josh and I will take good care of you, guys"

"I'm glad that you are not like those evil babysitters that abuse children, feed them with frogs and take over the stereo and television"' Peter told Danielle.

"Yeah, Danielle is like Mary Poppins, without the flying umbrella, the carpet bag and the magic" Josh points out.

"Exactly" Danielle smiled softly at the kids. "Josh and I will be your own Mary Poppins and Bert; but…we´re going to have a good time together"

"Hey buddy" Josh says as he walks over to Peter, who sat on the sofa and started reading his comic book. "What are you reading?"

"Batman" Matt responded without looking up.

"The science is tricky, but it's good," Josh responded as he sat next to him.

"Yeah, that's why I have collections of D.C´S and Marvel comics. I'm huge fan of Flash"

"Funky. I'm more of superman" Josh smirked. "He's really cool at Clark Kent and his superpowers are insane"

"Do you know that Superman has a cousin?" Peter asks as he and Josh continue their conversation about superheroes.

"So Gwen, what are you thinking about?" Danielle says as she helps Wendy to bake the cookies.

It's the first time we've had a male babysitter," Wendy said as her brother and Josh continued to talk about superheroes. "And to be honest, I haven't seen Peter smile in a long time. I think he and Josh will be very good friends."

"Yeah, I think so too," Danielle says. "Hold on a second young lady" She folds her arms. "Do you have a crush on Josh?" Wendy kept staring at the boy who was talking with her twin brother, smiled and his dimples appeared on his cheeks.

"Am I too obvious?" Wendy asked nervously.

"Extremely obvious," Danielle said.

"He's super cute," Wendy blushed. "Is he single by any chance?"

"Wendy, Josh is fifteen and you are eleven," Danielle reiterated. "don't even think about it"

"He's only four years older than me," Wendy said casually.

"Live your childhood first before having a boyfriend, please" Danielle asked.

"Okay" Wendy said nodding as she and Danielle continued baking the Christmas cookies.

All right" Josh said as he and Peter got up from the couch. "Let's order pizza"

"Here" Wendy hands her the 50 bucks that Mr. Wilson gave them a few minutes ago. "Here is the money"

"Thanks" Danielle responded as she took the money and made the call.

"So…what were you guys talking about?" Josh wanted to know.

"girl stuff" Wendy said.

"Sounds very boring" Peter complained and Wendy stuck her tongue out at her brother.

"At least my talk with Dani was more interesting than superheroes," Wendy snapped.

"Wendy, Peter, be good please" Josh said. "Or don't you want Santa Claus not to bring you toys at Christmas?"

"No," said the twins in unison.

"That's what I thought," Josh said with a smile. "How about you guys help me set the table so we can have supper?"

"Alright, the pizza will be here soon" Danielle says, putting the phone back in the kitchen. "Peter and Wendy, please go and wash your hands, I'm going to help Josh setting the table" the twins nodded as they went to the bathroom and stood only Josh and Danielle, the redhead putting the plates, Josh the napkins and cups "So…what were you talking with Peter?"

"We had a debate about how Superman is cooler than Batman," Josh says. "Peter is pretty cool actually, I would love to have a little brother so we could play superheroes"

"Are you sure this is your first time babysitting?" Danielle asked. "Sounds like you've done it before."

"Nope, it's my first time babysitting," Josh confessed. "Only Peter and Wendy are great kids"

"And Wendy likes you by the way" Danielle muttered with a smirk.

"Wait, are you serious?" Josh was shocked.

"I think the fact that you're cute has its advantages," Danielle said laughing.

"Yeah well...thanks for the compliment" Josh said when they both heard someone ring the doorbell. "it's pizza I'd better go to..."

"Be my guest" Danielle said, giving him the money and Josh went to receive the pizza. the red-haired girl smiling and shaking her head.

---

On the other hand, the two couples, Mercedes, Kurt, Olivia and Marley were on the Hudson-home decorating the house for Christmas; all they were talking casually, but mostly their main theme was the holidays.

"Hey, where is Danielle?" Olivia asked as she pulled the spheres out of its box and placed it beside her. "I thought she would help us decorating"

"She is with Josh babysitting Kate´s children while she works all day" Kurt explained as he and Finn ordered the branches of the Christmas tree.

"Is not that the case of the single mom who is poor?" Marley wanted to know as everyone turned to look at her. "I know, because my mom and I are poor as well, and she is the cook of the school"

"How do you know about Kate?" Rachel asked.

"Because we heard Danielle was talking to the gentleman who works in social services," Marley said. "And he mentioned Kate, I'm sure that Mr. Schuester want us to join the cause and help them"

"It's Christmas, of course we will help them" Olivia responded, getting up from the couch as Kurt started wrapping the Christmas lights around the branches. "And speaking about giving and not receiving...any of you are interested in participating the play?"

"Oh! Finn and I will play the Virgin Mary and Joseph" Rachel exclaimed smiling as Mercedes points to her friend and nods her approval.

"It´s a great idea" Olivia agreed. "Rachel looks like Mary and that has nothing to do with her Jewish roots"

"Jesus was a Jew and they still killed him, '' Finn said innocently. "Well, let's talk about something else. Um...I guess I have to wear a robe and a fake beard to play Mary´s husband"

"Unless you want Sebastian to play Joseph" Mercedes replied, smirking.

"No!" Marley, Sebastian, Olivia and Rachel yelled at unison.

"No, no. no way" Finn protested. "The one who will play Joseph in the "Nativity" will be me" he then turned to his friend. "No offense, man"

"None taken," Sebastian smirked back at Finn.

"That's what I thought," Mercedes said, taking notes on her clipper board. "Okay, Josh will play the angel Gabriel"

"Mercedes, do you realize that the angel Gabriel is an adult, right?" Marley asked gently. "Although we appreciate your enthusiasm"

"I know. That's why Tina made some changes in the script" Mercedes said. "The angel Gabriel will be played by a freshman teenager, she considered Josh since he's the cutest guy in school"

"Ouch" Finn feigned feeling offended. "Mercedes, that's not cool"

"Babe, Mercedes said Josh is the cutest and I agree; he has adorable dimples, silky hair and big green eyes. He's perfect for the angel part" Rachel told her boyfriend. "Besides, Josh may be super cute but for me you are the hottest guy in school" Finn smiles at his girlfriend and leans to kiss her on the lips.

"Hey Finchel, keep the PDA away" Kurt said sardonically. "Young eyes right here" he continued pointing at Olivia.

"I'm not that young Kurt" Olivia explains softly. "Josh is the youngest in the room. I'm Marley's age"

"I know sweetie, but I don't want you to be bothered by public displays of affection," Kurt told him. "There are people in this room who are single."

"Where's Blaine Kurt?" Sebastian asked him. "Considering you have a boyfriend, why didn't you invite him to come decorate the tree? We would have liked to meet him"

"Blaine and I are not a couple yet," Kurt said. "We are getting to know each other and he is with his parents in Cleveland for the holidays"

"If flirting while singing "You can't hurry love" by Phil Collins in the music store is getting to know each other better, then that's a yes," said Mercedes.

"How did you know that?" Sebastian asked.

"A little bird named George told me that's why" Mercedes smirked. "And yes, despite I was sick when you guys did the Phil Collins tribute in glee club, George, the owner of the music store saw the musical performance"

"Do you know the manager of the music store?" Olivia asked curiously.

"Yeah, he's an old friend of mine," Mercedes said. "Okay, back to the cast; I will add another angel, which will be Marley," she said, staring at the brunette with blue eyes. "If you don't have a problem hon"

"Well...I was assuming I was going to be a shepherd to be honest, '' Marley replied shyly. "But I don't mind being an angel. If there´s another angel in the play"

"Originally the principal angel is the angel Gabriel" Mercedes responded. "But as Tina and I are in charge, we can make some changes. So yes, there's another angel in the play, a female angel in this case"

"This is going to be interesting," Kurt responded as the girls turned to look at him. "well...if my brother is going to be Joseph"

"You will be a shepherd" Mercedes taking notes. "Along with Ryder, Mike and Sebastian; and yes, you will wear a robe and fake beard like Finn"

"Oh no, I can't be a shepherd" Kurt protests, raising his hand. "Mercedes, I love you: but I'm not going to wear a beard or participate in the play; it's too religious, and although I respect that at this time a newborn child is venerated, it's not for me; I will help with the costumes and makeup tho"

"Okay, at least you will make sure everyone looks fabulous in the Nativity so that's fine" Mercedes smiled. "Liv, do you mind playing the star of Bethlehem?"

"Not at all," Olivia shakes her head with a smile. "Do I have to talk or?"

"Yeah you have some lines on the script" Mercedes said. "It was Tina's idea; you introduce yourself to the wise men, you tell them about the birth of the savior and you guide them to the manger" explained Mercedes.

"Can we continue with the casting?" Finn asked as everyone turned to look at him. "Why are you guys staring at me like that?"

"We never thought you were excited about the play" Olivia smirked as she hung a golden sphere on a branch of the tree.

"Well…I'm going to share the lead with the love of my life" Finn said and then cleared his throat. "And…well, I love Christmas…it's good to remember that Jesus came to earth"

"In that case, let's continue, shall we?" Mercedes responded as they nodded. "The magi will be Jake, Madison´s brother, the brunette Ryan from High School Musical, the new kid who wears headphones and sings incredible, Roderick"

"I thought Tina was going to help you with the production," Marley said, confused.

"She was, but she's having dinner with Mike's parents at Breadstix" Mercedes responded as she finished taking notes. "Okay, let's finish decorating the house and tomorrow we can start the rehearsals"

"Since when did you become so bossy?" Rachel asked, looking at her friend.

"It was a simple suggestion" Mercedes replied innocently as the rest of them chuckled with the comment and quietly continued decorating the house for Christmas.

---

"Okay, here's two hot chocolates and ham and cheese bagels," Kate said walking up to Will and Emma, who had gone to the Lima Bean for hot chocolate.

"Thank you Kate," Emma said. "What are you doing here? You should be with the twins" she added sadly.

"That's very kind of you Miss Pillsbury, but this is the only shift I have because I have another job in the morning," Kate explained. "It hurts me not to be with my children and I would like to spend more time with them, it's just that... My husband died and I have to support them. They are all I have left"

"You are making a huge sacrifice to raise your children Kate, but also try to spend more time with them because when you least expect it the twins will be grown" Will told her. "If you need help, we will support you in whatever you need. you are not alone" Kate's eyes fill with tears.

"Thank you" Kate smiles, wiping her tears. "The only thing I want the most is giving my kids a beautiful christmas but I don't know how. At least Mr Wilson, who I consider a father figure, got two teenagers to babysit Peter and Wendy; one is Danielle and the other is a boy named Josh. they are very nice kids by the way"

"Yeah they are" Will agreed.

Well, I'll be back to work," Kate said with a sheepish smile. "Enjoy your chocolates," she moved away from Will and Emma to attend to other customers.

"Poor Kate," Emma sighed. "I wish we could do something for her"

"Me too honey" Will said wrapping an arm around her shoulders as they looked at the woman. "Me too"

---

"Alright, we watched Home Alone, we had pizza for dinner and we built a pillow fort" Danielle said looking at the twins. "It's time for the good kids to go to bed"

"So soon?" Peter protested. "but we are not sleepy"

"Sorry guys, it's late now" Josh said. "Your mom will be mad if she sees you still awake"

Can we do something before bed?" Wendy asked. "Please."

"Okay, we can make an exception to the rule," Josh said with a smirk. "Do you want to see a live music video?"

"What do you have in mind Josh?" Danielle asks as the twins look at Josh with interest.

Josh looks at the kids and starts whistling walking around the room, Danielle smiles at him.

"One, two, one, two, three, four…." Josh counts looking at the twins.

(An upbeat music starts playing, Josh sings beautiful and dances incredible, Danielle dances with him as the twins smile at the teenagers)

[Josh]

Dancing through this winter night

The stars I've never seen shine so white

Midnight sky

Kiss right off the silver screen

We woke up in a dream of candle light

Just you and I

And it feels so good

Just how it should

Snowflakes falling all around

Building ice castle on the ground

If we could stay right here somehow

It's start forever now

(Scene cuts to the neighborhood where the houses are decorated with Christmas as snow fall down the sky, Josh and Danielle do a choreographed number with some teenagers, the twins hold each one a snowglobe in their hands)

Singing, do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do

Hand in hand in this snow globe wonderland

Present's underneath the tree

Wrapped in red and green, tied with a bow

Don't you know

You're only one I need

Together you and me can melt the snow

Under the mistletoe

And it feels so good

Just how it should

Snowflakes falling all around

Building ice castle on the ground

If we could stay right here somehow

It's start forever now

Singing, do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do

Hand and hand in this snow globe wonderland

Do-do-do-do-do-do-do

Do-do-do-do-do-do

Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do

And if feels so good

I knew it would

Snowflakes falling all around

Building ice castle on the ground

If we could stay right here somehow

It's start forever now

Singing, do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do

Hand and hand in this snow globe wonderland

Do-do-do-do

Wonderland

Snow globe wonderland

Do-do-do-do-do

Wonderland

Snow globe wonderland

If we could stay right here somehow

It's start forever now

Singing, do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do

Hand and hand in this snow globe wonderland

Back to reality as the song finished the twins got up from their seats and started clapping happily.

"That was awesome" Peter was smiling. "Dude you can really sing and Yazmin…you are like…"

"An amazing dancer" Wendy finished the sentence. "We loved it"

"We are glad that you loved the performance munchkins, but it's time to go to bed" Josh told the twins.

"Okay" Wendy agreed. "We can go to bed now, come on Pete" she holds her twin's hand as they go upstairs to their room.

"Sweet dreams little ones" Danielle smiles at the kids as she and Josh sit on the couch feeling tired but happy.

"Mission accomplished" Josh whispers to his friend as they fist pump in success.

---

That same night, Marley returned home, while her mom and Kara were sitting on the couch watching "Santa Clause '' as they were eating popcorn, as they saw her younger sister and daughter returned from decorating the Hudson-Hummel house.

"Oh my God, I'm so tired" Vanessa muttered as she entered the house. "Mom, Kara, I'm home!"

"Hey sweetheart" Millie responded, pausing the movie and getting up from the couch to greet her daughter. "How was the christmas decorating?"

"Good but tiring" Marley responded as hugs her mother. "Who knew that putting up Christmas decorations was exhausting?"

"We haven't started decorating this house yet Marls" Kara teased her sister. "By the way…Millie, did you know that the other day I found Marley with Sebastian using your favorite couch..." Marley ran to cover her sister's mouth.

"Nothing, nothing happened on that couch" said Marley turning to see her mom. "but Sebastian and I baked gingerbread men cookies"

"Yeah I saw it honey, that was delicious" Millie said with a smile. "Well, while you were helping Finn and Kurt decorating, Kara and I were watching a movie, you can sit with us if you like"

"Sure, what were you watching?" Marley responded as she takes popcorn and puts it on her mouth.

"Santa Clause" Kara responded as she turns on the TV and put play on the movie. It was the part when Scott Calvin spends the night with his son Charlie, and they go to the roof when they hear the bells of the sleight.

"I love it" Marley responds. "It's my favorite Christmas movie" she then sit next to her sister as Millie sat on her couch.

"How about if we decorate the house tomorrow?" Millie asks the girls.

"Yeah I'm in" Kara pointed with a smile.

"I'd love to, sorry I missed everything mom" Marley lamented as she, Kara and Millie continued watching the movie.

"It's okay sweetheart, you were helping your friends" Millie said smiling at her daughter. "And speaking of them, how are they doing?"

"Actually Mercedes and Tina are in charge of the play since Josh and Danielle decided to babysit Kate's kids" Marley pointed out. "The cast list is done"

"Really?" Kara inquired as she took popcorn and chewed slowly. "Who is it?"

"Rachel and Finn got the leads; Mary and Joseph" Marley explained. "Sebastian, Puck, Ryder and Mike will be the shepherds. I'm one of the angels; the Magi will be Jake, Madison´s twin brother and the new kid Roderick. Olivia is the star of Bethlehem, you know…the one who guides the wise men…she will talk of course and will have human form. Kurt mentioned she will use a silver dress and a tiara as he is in charge of the dressing department"

"Oh that sounds interesting" Kara replied, chuckling. "I never thought Olivia would be the star"

"Your friend Olivia Michaels?" Millie asked. "The one who came to help you write the song for sectionals?"

"Yep; according to Mercedes," Marley responds as Kara nods. "The only thing missing is baby Jesus"

"Mmm…I think I got that covered" Millie responded as she leaned her head on her daughter´s shoulder. The three of them decided to enjoy a time as a family as they continued to watch one of the best Christmas movies of all time.

---

After a long day; Josh and Daniellr prepared the children for bed. Obviously after dinner pizza and brushing teeth; but plans changed when some keys entered the doorknob and it opened.

"Kids, I´m home!" Kate called her children as she entered the apartment.

"Mommy!" Peter and Wendy exclaimed happily as they ran to meet her.

"Oh my Kids" Kate said lovingly as she hugged and kissed them. "I missed you so much"

"We missed you too" Emma responded, still hugging her mother.

""So, my loves" Kate asks her twins. "Did you were nice with the babysitters?"

"Yes. They were really cool" Peter responded happily. "We baked Christmas cookies and we dinner pizza"

"We also built a pillow fort, watched Home Alone on television and Josh and Danielle are really nice" Wendy responded. "Oh and Josh is such a good singer, he and Danielle did an amazing christmas musical number"

"I'm so glad you have fun sweetheart" Kate kissed her twins' heads. "Thank you so much for taking care of my children" Kate responded looking at Danielle and Josh. "I hope they didn't caused you trouble"

"Not at all, Kate," Danielle responded with a smile. "They are really good kids"

"Here's your money" Kate responded as she opens her wallet and handed the money to the kids..

"Thank you so much, but we can´t accept it" Josh responded.

"Why not?" Kate responded. "I want to thank you for what you did for me"

"We do it with the heart, Katie," Danielle said. "Plus, you need the money more. You better keep it"

"We know you work so hard for Peter and Wendy" Josh responded. "Actually..." he opens his wallet and gives Kimberly 100 dollars."Here; I was saving for a new laptop but...I want to give you this. So you and the kids can have a real Christmas tree. And as well you can buy spheres and Christmas lights so it can look beautiful"

"Josh..." Kimberly responded, getting emotional.

"Please take it," Josh insisted. "I insist"

"Thank you" Kimberly responded as she took the money. "But it's a lot of money..."

"It's okay," Josh smiled. "You need it more"

"That's right" Danielle responded. "And if you and your family can't find a place to spend Christmas...you can do it with us"

"Really?" Wendy asks.

"Really" Danielle responded.

"Thank you so much" Kate responded tearfully. "You are so kind"

"We want to help you, Kate," Josh responded.

"We have to go now, but some friends will come in a few days to help you as well" Danielle responded. "You are not alone and neither those kids"

"Bye, Yazmin and Josh" Peter said goodbye to their babysitters.

"Peter, her name is Danielle not Yazmin" Kate scolds her son softly.

"It's fine," Danielle says smiling. "I'm getting used to"

"We had so much fun," Wendy responded happily.

"Be good kids and obey your mom" Josh responded as he and Danielle left the house. "Bye"

"Thank you again" Kate responded watching them leaving.

---

(Scene cuts to the Olivia's bedroom where Olivia is sitting on her bed playing her favorite christmas carol on the keyboard as she sings solemnly, she looks at the window and she realizes it's snowing outside)

[Olivia]

It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees

Putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace

Oh, I wish I had a river, I could skate away on

But it don't snow here, it stays pretty green

I'm gonna make a lot of money then I'm gonna leave this crazy scene

Oh, I wish I had a river, I could skate away on

I wish I had a river so long

I would teach my feet to fly

Oh, I wish I had river, I could skate away on

I made my baby cry

He tried hard to help me, you know, it put me at ease

And he loved me so naughty, made me weak at the knees

Oh, I wish I had a river, I could skate away on

So hard to handle, I'm selfish and I'm sad

Now I've gone and lost the best baby that I ever had

Oh, I wish I had a river, I could skate away on

I wish I had river so long

I would teach my feet to fly

Oh, I wish I had a river, I could skate away on

I made my baby say goodbye

It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees

Putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace

Oh, I wish I had a river, I could skate away on

---

Weeks passed and the day came where New Directions would make the distribution of toys to the needy families, including the Kate one.

"Okay, guys. That's what we´ll do" Will indicated when he, Emma and the members of New Directions were gathered in the choir room. "we´ll go to the mall and stores and some of us will divide to go and by gifts while others wrap them"

"Then we will be like Santa's elves?" Brittany asked with a big smile on her face. "I always wanted to work with Santa''

"Yeah, something like that," Artie pointed. "Remember that we are doing this for the kids, including Peter and Wendy"

"Let´s do this," Amanda replied optimistically.

"One more thing" Finn said as he was handing them Santa hats. "With this we will be invincible"

"This is so awesome," Josh confessed with a smile. "Doing the job that Santa does every Christmas eve" he then puts on his hat.

"Now this is our chance," Danielle said. "Help others"

"I´m Jewish..." Rachel started saying.

"We know, Rach," Olivia replied, looking at her friend and puts her hand on her shoulder.

"But Christmas is about giving so..." Rachel responded also putting on the hat. "What are we waiting for?"

"Hi" Kara responded as she entered the choir room shyly. "Do you mind if I can help?"

"Not at all" Finn smiles at Kara; Rachel and Marley looking at each other with a smile. "Welcome on board" he then hands her the last Santa hat.

"Thank you" Kara responded, putting on the hat and standing next to her sister.

"So...the operation "Ho Ho Ho" is about to start" Puck said as the kids and the teachers joined hands and lifted into the air. Now it was time to be like Santa Claus and distribute gifts and as such, each one of the members would have a Christmas list to do the work

Everyone stands in the middle of the choir room confidently as they wear their Santa hats and have the lists on their hands. Marley smiles at Puck and Finn as the guys nod and all of them start walking out of the choir room. One group: (Finn, Rachel, Amanda, Danielle, Olivia, Josh, Marley, Sebastian and Puck) go to the mall and the other group (Kara, Santana, Brittany, Kurt, Mercedes, Marissa, Ryder, Will, Emma, Tina and Mike go to the stores and supermarket) to buy the presents]

[Finn]

Santa is coming tonight

And I want a car, and I want a life

And I want a first class trip to Hawaii

I want a lifetime supply

Of skittles & slurpees and Eskimo pies

I want a DVD,

A big screen TV

Just bring me things that I don't need

[Finn and Puck]

'Cuz now it's Christmas

And I want everything

I just can't wait

Christmas

So don't stop spending

I want a million gifts, that's right

Don't forget my Christmas list tonight

'Cuz now it's Christmas

[Scene goes to Josh's tree house; where Rachel, Marley, Finn, Josh and Danielle are wrapping the gifts, while everyone else is completing the Christmas list]

[Puck]

Somebody take me away

Or give me a time machine

To take me straight to midnight

I'll be alright

I want a girl in my bed

Who knows what to do

A PlayStation 2

I want a shopping spree

In New York City

Just bring me things that I don't need

[Finn and Puck]

'Cuz now it's Christmas

And I want everything

I just can't wait

Christmas

So don't stop spending

I want a million gifts, that's right

Don't forget my Christmas list tonight

'Cuz now it's Christmas

[scene goes to the shelter; when New Directions, Mr. Schue and Miss Pillsbury are handing the gifts to the kids, who smile happily and runs to hug the teenagers and the teachers]

[Finn]

I wish I could take this day

And make it last forever

And no matter what I get tonight

I want more

[Puck]

It's Christmas and I want everything

I just can't wait

It's Christmas and I want everything now

[Finn and Puck]

Christmas

And I want everything

I just can't wait

[Scene goes and ends to Kate's house, where New Directions hands the gifts to Peter and Wendy; Mr. Wilson, Kara and Millie watch proudly at them. Kim is so happy that she hugs Mr. Schue and Miss Pillsbury; Peter and Wendy hug each New Directions member]

Christmas

So don't stop spending, I

Want a million gifts,

That's right

And I can't wait 'til midnight

Don't forget my Christmas list tonight

'Cuz now it's Christmas

---

[Scene goes to everyone gathered in the neighborhood; the lights of the houses started to appear and everything was decorated in Christmas. Mercedes smile as New Directions smile at them. Santana smiles and kisses Brittany; Brittany kisses her back and they kiss passionately. Josh smiles and puts mistletoe over their heads. Then they represent "the Nativity"; Josh as the angel Gabriel, Finn as Joseph, Rachel as Mary holding a baby Jesus and staring at him lovingly just like Finn. Sebastian,Ryder, Mike and Jeremy as the shepherds along with Roderick, Puck and Mason as the Magi worshiping the baby. Olivia standing in the corner of the manger as the Bethlehem star and Marley as the other angel. The audience was enjoying the play]

[Mercedes]

joy! ooh, ooh, ooh, joy

Joy to the world, the Lord is come

[Mercedes with New Directions]

Let earth receive her King

[Mercedes]

Let every heart prepare him room

[Mercedes with New Directions]

And heaven and nature sing

And heaven and nature sing

And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing

[Mercedes]

Joy to the world ! The Saviour reigns

[Mercedes with New Directions]

Let men their songs employ

[Mercedes]

While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains

[Mercedes with New Directions]

Repeat the sounding joy

Repeat the sounding joy

Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

[Mercedes (New Directions)]

(joy) yes, sir! (joy!) oh, yeah

[New Directions (Mercedes)]

joy! joy to the world! (joy!) joy to the world!

joy! joy to the world!, joy! joy to the world!

Joy! (yes, sir!) joy! (oh, yeah)

[The audience is enjoying the performance when Mercedes is singing with New Directions dressed as a gospel choir. Some of the couples share passionate kisses under the mistletoe: Finchel, Sebarley, Callowilde, Wemma and Ryrissa, Wendy and Peter run and hug their mother. Wendy is lifted by Finn and places the star on top of the Christmas tree]

[Mercedes]

He rules the world with truth and grace

[Mercedes with New Directions]

And makes the nations prove

[Mercedes]

The glories of His righteousness

[Mercedes with New Directions]

And wonders of His love

And wonders of His love

And wonders, wonders, of His love.

[New Directions]

joy to the world

joy, you and me

[Mercedes]

joy all the children (New Directions:joy you and me)

joy all the people! (New Directions:joy you and me)

joy all the teachers (New Directions:joy you and me)

[Mercedes with New Directions]

And wonders, wonders, of His love.

[the clock strikes midnight and it's officially Christmas. Everyone shares friendly and loving hugs. They continue enjoying the performance as Mercedes and New Directions finish singing]

[New Directions (Mercedes)]

And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing (joy!)

And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing

heaven, and heaven, and nature sing

[Mercedes with New Directions]

And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing

[the camera moves until the sky and the Christmas star shines and sparkles]

---

Main characters

Melissa Benoist as Marley Rose/Kara Danvers

Lea Michele as Rachel Berry

Cory Monteith as Finn Hudson

Grant Gustin as Sebastian Smythe

Matthew Morrison as Will Schuester

Dove Cameron as Amanda Calloway

Kevin McHale as Artie Abrams

Jenna Ushkowitz as Tina Cohen-Chang

Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel

Mark Salling as Noah Puckerman

Amber Riley as Mercedes Jones

Heather Morris as Brittany Pierce

Blake Jenner as Ryder Lynn

Harry Shum Jr as Mike Chang

Recurring characters

Asher Angel as Josh Peterson/Billy Batson

Olivia Rodrigo as Olivia Michaels

Nathalia Ramos as Danielle Wyatt

Ginny Gardner as Marissa

Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Michelle

Trisha Rae Starl as Millie Rose

Jayma Mays as Emma Pillsbury

Guest starring

Steve Martin as Mr Wilson

Hannah Dodd as Kate

Summer Fontana as Wendy

Rueby wood as Peter

Songs in the chapter

1.-Last Christmas by Wham! performed by Josh Peterson

2.-A holly Jolly Christmas by Lady Antebellum performed by New Directions

3.-What child is this? by Francesca Batistelli performed by Danielle Wyatt

4.-White Christmas by Bing Crosby (Michael Bublé ft Shania Twain version) performed by Finn Hudson and Rachel Berry

5.-Snowflakes by Olivia Holt performed by Marley Rose, Brittany Pierce and Danielle Wyatt

6.-Snowglobe wonderland by Asher Angel performed by Josh Peterson

7.-River by Joni Mitchell (Olivia Rodrigo version) performed by Olivia Michaels

8.-My christmas list by Simple plan performed by Finn Hudson and Noah Puckerman

9.-Joy to the world by Aretha Franklin performed by Mercedes Jones with New Directions

"