A/N: Story Prompt: from wattpad's Valentine's story idea

Muse A and Muse B don't have plans for a traditionally romantic Valentine's Day this year. They thought it'd be nice to stay home and spend quality time with their loved ones instead. Muse A and Muse B make a whole day about family togetherness, sharing poorly-made homemade cards, playing games with valentine's chocolates that no one will eat, and finding cute little ways to make one another feel appreciated.

Summary: Cormac makes cookies with Ellis

"Mommy, can we make heart shaped cookies for school," Ellis asks as Meredith and Cormac are prepping dinner.

"Sure," Meredith says tentatively, knowing baking is still something she struggles with.

"El, do you want me to help you?" Cormac offers. He knows Meredith still isn't confident in the kitchen and he was taught to bake by both his mom and grandmothers.

"Can we make hearts?" Ellis asks.

"Yes, El. Mer, do you have cookie cutters? What about food colouring? Icing sugar? Butter?" he asks, not knowing what she has at her house for baking. He knows she has flour, baking powder, vanilla and sugar as he has made waffles and pancakes here.

"Ummm," she responds.

"Can you check with Maggie or Zola?" he asks, grabbing a kiss from her, sending her off to look for supplies. Turning back to his helper, he asks, "El, how many do we need?"

"Twenty," she answers, pulling the stool up to the counter so she can help.

"Let's get the biscuits made. We will send your mom out for a cookie cutter if she can't find one," he says, pulling out the mixer and pulling out the ingredients. He's thankful his mom put a number of family recipes online for him when he moved to Switzerland. He knows the sugar cookie recipe is there, he's made it often for his boys.

"Dr 'Mac, I don't want biscuits. I want cookies," Ellis complains.

"Sorry Ellie, in Ireland, we call cookies 'biscuits'," he answers.

"Oh," she answers, her smile returning to her face. Ellis and Cormac dig in and get started with his grandmother's tea biscuit recipe. He loves baking and loves having a helper. It reminds him of the hours he spent through the years with his mom and both his grandmothers.

Meredith walks back into the kitchen with Zola who quickly finds the basket of cookie cutters and food colouring. "Here you go, Mom!" she says.

"Thanks, ZoZo. Where is the icing sugar?" Meredith asks.

"Beside the regular sugar," Zola answers with a little attitude before running away. Meredith rolls her eyes at her oldest and to Cormac she says, "I don't know if I'll survive her teen years."

"You'll survive," he replies to her, as he continues chatting with Ellis sharing all the secrets to baking amazing biscuits. Meredith returns to setting the table for dinner. It was just her kids with them tonight.

"Can we make hearts now?" Ellis asks Cormac now that the dough is mixed.

"No, sweetie, we must put it in the fridge for a bit. How about we eat our dinner and then make hearts?"

"Guess so," she says.

"Want to get everyone to the table? Dinner's in the oven," he says.

"Zozo, Bay, dinner is ready," she yells barely having left the kitchen.

Cormac places the dough in the fridge and captures his valentine, giving her a quick kiss before the kids come back into the kitchen.

After dinner, Cormac and Ellis roll out the dough, cut out hearts, make pink icing and are icing the hearts when Maggie arrives home. "Awe, isn't this lovely," she whispers to Meredith.

"It's wonderful! Ellie gets to make cookies and go to bed on time!" Meredith replies to Maggie.

"And we don't have your attempt at baking," Maggie teases.

"Love you too sis," Meredith replies.

"Thanks, Dr 'Mac. I love baking with you," Ellis says, throwing her arms around him for a big thank you hug.

"That was fun! Thank you for letting me help you. Now, bath time," he says, encouraging her to head upstairs heading to his girlfriend and wrapping her in his arms.

"Thank you! I'm glad you were here tonight," she says before capturing his lips and sliding her arms around his neck trapping him.

"Not a problem. But I have to pick up my lads," he replies.

"See you at work tomorrow?" she asks.

"8am at the coffee cart?" he confirms.

"Hopefully. I'll text you if I can't make it," she replies knowing she's covering the pit first thing. She is pulled in for one more kiss before they reluctantly let go of one another.