Looking over the front of the sleigh lead by the nine reindeer, the challenge ahead was starting to feel a lot more dire. The only thing between the couple and the hard ground below was a small step and no seatbelts. The skies mostly clear made for a beautiful moonlight night. Still, they didn't exactly have headlights per say, just the glow of one reindeer's nose. Emma and Killian sat side by side both with nervous expressions.

"How do we do this?" Emma said.

"I captained many vessels there's always a map" Killian said fumbling around trying to find something in the seat.

"I hope so" Emma replied thoughtful.

"What are you thinking?" Killian asked curious.

"They might know the way" Emma replied gesturing to the reindeer.

"How do we get them to move?" Killian replied.

"I think, I know" Emma said before clearing her throat.

"On Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen" Emma yelled with as much command as she could muster.

Emma words were met with silence while the reindeer remained unmoving as if nothing had happened. Emma turned towards Killian shrugging her shoulders not sure what else to try. The sleigh was beautiful fitted with leather seats and gold trim. However, there was no sign of instructions or a compass to be found.

"I really thought that would work" Emma said disheartened.

Then as the wind became still a clutter of hooves began to run across the roof tiles, at great haste. Mere seconds later Killian Emma, all nine reindeer and the sleigh were off the roof. Up into the night sky climbing hirer and steeper than expected. The sudden movement causing both Killian and Emma to fall back against the back of the seat. The reigns slipping from Killian grasp, and he leaped forward gripping with his fingertips just before they were out of reach. He pulled back and the sleigh slowed until it stopped hovering above the town centre. Emma and Killian turned to each other with a smile, happy to have made it this far. Then they looked down towards the street still and quiet, it was peaceful. A whole new way of looking at their home with just the two of them. Emma leant her head on Killians shoulder as they enjoyed the view pointing out landmarks and laughing together. Just as they were getting used to the peace and the view there was another sudden jolt of movement. They travelled back down to the ground in a spiral formation until reaching another roof on the other side of town.

Emma and Killian sat still in the sleigh looking at each other knowingly trying not to laugh. Only now realising they'd have to somehow break into their neighbour's house to get this job done. Given they both know work for the local Sheriff's department. This was somewhat humorous and they both without saying a word to each other began to chuckle. As the pair sat there snickering, they were meet by a stern look from the reindeer towards the back. Turning its head and grunting at them to continue the task at hand.

"Blitzen wants us to hustle" Killian said giving the reindeer a nod.

"Yeah, I'll grab the sack" Emma said.

"Let's hope the chimney been cleaned" Killian replied looking squeamish.

Emma looked over her shoulder at the very slim opening of the chimney her feelings less then hopeful. With a shrug of her shoulders Emma picked up the sack somehow filled with gifts once more. Killian had the list and read off their next receiver's name strutting over in his red coat and jeans. Emma gave Killian a flirtatious look as he came closer to her and then they both looked down the chimney bemused.

Suddenly Killian eyes went wide as he looked over at Emma seeing the glow that was around the sleigh and reindeer now surrounding her. Suddenly getting brighter, and Killian looked down at his hands in awe as they began to tingle.

"Here we go" Emma said.

Soon it overcame them both and they could no longer see anything but a whirlwind of colours. Even in this completely lost state they were both calm and happy, knowing the other was by their side. After a long ten seconds they appeared in a large room behind them a crackling fire and large suede couch in front.

"Oh, this is what I was saying we should get for our place" Emma said excited.

"The couch" Killian said bemused.

"Yeah, isn't it nice" Emma said.

"Well seen as we are playing Santa maybe we could gift ourselves one" Killian replied with a smirk.

"I don't think that's how it works" Emma said with a smile.

"I guess, we should check who is actually on the list" Killian said.

"Right" Emma said.

Killian smiled pulling the list from his pocket and unravelling it once more before letting out a sigh squinting at the page. Emma began to open the red sack containing the presents and looked over to Killian noticing his perplexed expression.

"What is it" Emma said.

"The boys name" Killian said chocked up.

Emma came to Killians side quickly seeing the distress in his face. Taking his hand in hers and holding it tight Emma leaned over and looked and the scripted gold writing.

"Liam" Emma said surprised.

"Weird coincidence" Killian said.

Now looking around the room in awe paying attention to more than just the nice couch but the details like empty mugs in the sink. Family photos covering almost every surface of the home mother father and two sons smiling in every one, it was beautiful. Killian had a tear in his eye thinking about the boy growing up in this house happily with his family. Honoured to help in bringing more joy into their lives.

"I know he's not my Liam, but I feel like it is" Killian said.

"Let's give these kids a memorable Christmas then" Emma said with a smile.

Killian nodded and took the red sack from Emma ever so careful when taking the present out and delicately placing them under the tree. Picturing another life for himself one not filled with loneliness and hate but warmth. Finding a quiet comfort in the fact he could help even in a minor way to sustain that happiness for this Liam, as he couldn't for his own brother. They finished up quietly even though it wouldn't have made a difference, there was no way anyone would wake up until they were done. Once the sack was empty and the name had disappeared from the list. Killian and Emma stood by the fireplace proud of what they accomplished.

"Merry Christmas Liam" Killian said just before they both disappeared in an array of shimmering light.