Thanks for the reviews! This is the last holiday themed chapter, some exciting stuff coming up!

Thanks xx

(btw) In my story its around 2009/10Iworked it outfrom them being 16 in 2003 and they're around 22/23 in my story - not v. accurate, math is not my strong point!

The Greatest Gift

"The most festive super holiday known to man is upon us. Get excited!"

Summer, Marissa and Ryan stared back at Seth in disbelief. This had to be a new record. He'd now been talking for half an hour, at least, non stop about Christmukkah.

Summer patted Seth on the back gently as he drunk his milkshake.

"Ok Cohen, can we talk now?" Seth took no notice and nibbled his fries.

Christmukkah was into its third day and Seth was in his element. They were enjoying a lunch at the diner, Summer was also happy. They never seemed to hang out all together much anymore, despite her efforts.

The waitress passed, setting down the cheque. Ryan dug out his wallet and threw down some notes.

"This one's on me," he announced, returning his arm around Marissa's slender shoulders.

"Thanks buddy," Seth said, his mouth full of cheeseburger, Summer nudged him and he swallowed.

"Sorry."

Summer smiled and drained her glass. The waitress returned with the change, which Ryan pocketed as they all rose. When they stepped out side, Marissa shivered. Summer grinned.

"Coop, you don't seriously think it's cold?" Summer laughed.

"Hey we don't all live in New York," Marissa grinned. The four strolled onto the pier, looking out at the ocean.

"I love the holidays," Seth smiled wrapping his arm around Summer.

"Hey Summer, It's Kirsten. Just calling to let you know it's here, arrived this morning. I put it where you asked. Bye honey."

Seth replayed the message, trying to work out what it meant.

Summer was hidden behind the door in her bathrobe, having just been in the shower. Tonight was the Newport Group's Christmas Party.

As it finished playing for the third time, Summer revealed herself. Seth jumped as she cleared her throat.

"What are you doing?" Summer asked.

"Uh, I was just… My mom left you a message," Seth said.

"I know. And?"

"What does it mean?" Seth asked. Summer walked towards him slowly and leaned in as she were about to kiss him but stopped.

"None of your business Cohen. Are you going to get dressed we gotta go soon and you've gotta tame this," Summer giggled, wrapping a strand of his curly hair around her finger and letting it go.

"Aww, come on Summer! Please tell me!" Seth pleaded. Summer pushed him away playfully.

"You'll find out later, now go get dressed!"

"Shrimp and Leek Crescent? Crab and Brie Filo? " A young blonde haired waiter offered the little morsels on his silver tray to Seth.

He simply sniggered and walked away. Seth felt inside his pocket to make sure Summer's present was still there. He took a glass of champagne from a passing waitress and downed it in one gulp.

"hey, Kirsten," Summer hugged her.

"Aww hi honey, you look great," Kirsten smiled warmly.

"Uh, so have you checked it out? Is it ok?"

"Yeah, it's fine. He's gonna love it." Summer nodded, looking relieved.

"So which room is it in?" Summer asked.

"Go through that door, down the hall and it's the second on the left," Kirsten pointed.

"Thanks, Kirsten, for everything." Kirsten nodded and patted her on the shoulder. Summer walked off to find Seth.

"Oh, yeah. I've still got the boat but I don't really teach anymore." Seth was talking to a guy from the Yacht Club who looked about 120 and not very interested.

Summer grabbed him from behind.

"Uh, could you excuse us?" Summer smiled to the Yacht Guy. She dragged Seth down into the building and pushed him into a dark room.

"Summer what are you doing?" Seth cried as he walked into a table. She pushed him onto a couch.

"Ready for your present?" She asked heading for the light switch.

"Oh yeah! Who are you dressed up as this time? Catwoman?" Seth said excitedly.

"Shhh!" Summer fumbled for the light switch. She touched it gently and the room lit up.

Seth stared around in awe. White lights were strung everywhere and formed the words 'Happy Christmukkah Cohen' on one wall.

"Holy Moses! Summer it's fantastic!" Seth cried. Summer smiled and pulled out a black silk blindfold and wrapped it around his head gently. He didn't protest, just merely sat there waiting in excitement.

Summer opened the storage closet and got out the guitar case which was wrapped in a huge golden ribbon and a large rectangular box, also wrapped in gold.

She set the box on his knee softly and took off his blindfold. He stared down at it and began unwrapping it carefully. Inside the box was a large leather bound book with

'Christmukkah 2009' written in gold leaf on the front. He looked at Summer, puzzled.

"Open it," she said, trying to hide her nervousness. He opened it and found a piece of writing on the first page.

"You want me to read it to you?" Summer asked. Seth nodded, passing her the book.

"Ok," she cleared her throat and began.

"Seth, I didn't really know what to get you this year. You're not that easy to shop for! So I got creative and made this book for you. I spent a long time on it to make it perfect. I hope you like it. It contains lots of photos and just plain junk really from all the time we've been together. The past 6 years have been the best of my life, and I know that they've been for you too. We've been through so much, maybe not as much as Ryan and Marissa, but we have had our share of drama, and here we are! I know I can be such a bitch sometimes but I hope you know how much you mean to me. I dug out all this stuff which I know will mean a lot to you. I had accomplices though and I couldn't have done it without your Mom, Coop or Ryan! You can keep this forever and you'll always know that I care about you so much. Happy Christmukkah! Love you always. Summer xxx (or Little Miss Vixen)"

Seth stared at her and for the first time ever, was speechless.

Summer passed him the book and he flicked through it. There were pages of photos from high school and college.

Ryan and Marissa and Summer and himself at graduation. The prom photos. Pictures Summer had saved that he'd drawn.

And on the last page was a huge picture of them both that had been taken only a couple of weeks ago, his favourite.

"So uh, do you like it?" Summer asked nervously. He laughed.

"Are you kidding? I love it!" He kissed her passionately.

"Oh yeah I got you that signed Death Cab Guitar too," Summer waved her hand in its direction. Seth leapt up and pulled the ribbon off. He inspected it and came back to her.

"Oh my god Summer!" he laughed reaching into his pocket for the gift.

"Close your eyes," he said. He got out the box and placed it in her palm and stood back. Her eyes flicked open and she unwrapped the small box and her eyes glinted as she opened it.

Inside it lay a white gold and diamond bracelet that glinted at every angle. Her eyes filled with tears as she took it out and spotted a heart charm near the clasp. It was studded with diamonds and it was engraved with a message. 'Love you Summer' and she flipped it over, 'Love Cohen xox'.

Placing the box on a coffee table she looked up at Seth and hugged him tightly. She kissed him and they fell onto the couch.

"Oh and I rented the Wonder-Woman costume again," She laughed.

"Oh Summer you just keep on giving don't you?"

"Hey you know my motto, Give and You Shall Receive," She said seductively.

"Best Christmukkah Ever huh?" she whispered softly.

"Definitely."