I'll Be Home For Christmas


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A/N: Thanks for the reviews! This is the final chapter.

I'll be home for Christmas

You can count on me

Please have snow and mistletoe

And presents on the tree

Although the traffic was heavy, and at several points Simon's car had come to a complete stop, he knew getting home to his family would be well worth the trip. On the drive to Glen Oak Simon's car radio was playing Christmas carols nonstop and for the first time this year Simon was put into the Christmas spirit. Even though money had been tight for Simon and he was unable to purchase any gifts for his family members, he knew that delivering himself on the front steps of the Camden house would be a present good enough for his whole family. Simon was able to keep his mind from drifting to painful thoughts about Rose for the whole 7 hour trip. Feeling refreshed and like a new person, Simon pulled into the driveway of his childhood home at 2:00 am on Christmas morning. Not wanting to startle his sleeping family, Simon spent the remainder of the night in his car, his chest silently moving up and down with his unconscious breathing.

When he awoke a few hours later, the sun was bright and Simon used his arm to shield his eyes from the light. Looking at his watch he saw that the time was 8:00, surely his family would be awake by now. Simon walked up the front walk and turned the doorknob on the front door of the house. It was unlocked and Simon walked through it. Before he had a chance to glance around the house for any sign of life, he was smothered in a hug from his mother.

"Oh, Simon! You came!" Annie squealed and kissed Simon on his forehead.

Simon smiled and returned the kiss to his mother. Annie led Simon into the living room where he saw Sam, David, and Ruthie ripping wrapping paper off of their Christmas presents. Simon gave them each a hug and then sat down on the couch between his mother and his father.

"Is there anything I can get you, Simon?"

"No, Mom, I'm okay."

"Is there anything you would like to talk about?" Eric asked Simon, hoping to get an answer.

Simon hesitated first and then answered his father. "Actually, I want to tell you something."

Eric and Annie were both on the edge of their seats now. "Okay, go ahead."

"Rose and I are over."

Eric exchanged a glance with his wife. They couldn't have asked for a better Christmas.

Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

THE END

A/N: Sorry, I wanted to have this on Saturday but I was really busy. Review! Happy holidays!