A/N Hey there all y'all, yeah you, ya know who ya are, I know ya do, why yer the best buncha folks in the world. I thought ya might like ta see how the Dixons are gonna celebrate Christmas this year, so c'mon n follow me!

I know y'all know what night it is, that's right, yeah sure, that's the easy part, it's Wednesday, but kids! Unless ya live under a rock ya got ta be aware that this is the Wednesday right before the Thursday that is – that's right, Christmas Eve!

I guess ya know that means we gotta get it in gear n get our asses on down ta that smelly little tavern over there in the industrial area, yeah ya know the one I'm talkin' about, the one that smells like a hundred elves been livin' there and ain't changed their diaper in a year. Wait, do elves wear diapers? Well hell, I got no idea, but it don't matter anyhow. The point is kids, the damn place reeks. But that's okay, we ain't goin' for the ambiance, we're goin' cuz the beers are just as frosty as a ride on Santa's sleigh, an their cheap, like that pack a socks yer Uncle Joe got ya from WalMart, an Barkeep, he just keeps 'em comin', like Aunt Myrtle's fruitcake. Well until ya tell him ya gotta get on home n assemble junior's new bike, or like last year's gift card ya run outta money.

Yeah, that joint.

The Dixon Brothers will be there any minute. That's right, they took the afternoon offa work, met up and done their Christmas shopping. They ain't the kinda fellas that wait til the last minute. Sheesh, there's still like a day.

So hurry we don't wanna miss out on any Christmas Cheer!

They walked in that joint n Barkeep was a little surprised, in fact curiosity was at peak levels throughout the entire establishment. Why? Cuz Young Dixon he had a big ol' shit eatin' grin on his face n he was kinda like, well wasn't no kinda to it, he was definitely chucklin'. Now Merle, oh he didn't look too damn happy at all, in fact I'd say he looked downright scowly n growly.

So Barkeep he sets up them frosty ones at record speed. Daryl ain't he just so pleased with hisself as he takes a big ol' pull on that brown bottle. Merle he takes a big pull offa his too, but he's lookin' all manner a pissed off.

An then Merle speaks, an lemme just say his voice ain't ever all smooth n buttery, but holy shit, it sounds like boulders down a canyon wall in December when he growls, "I guess Lil Ballbuster really does own yer ass Baby Brother. For hell sake, why ya gotta make every other guy look like a cheap piece a shit while ya go all Christmas fuckin' crazy? She don't need all that shit."

Every wrongdoer ear in the joint was on high alert just dyin' ta know what Young Dixon had bought Sweet Baby. An they all took a big ol' swallow from their brown bottle while they waited ta hear.

Daryl now he just took another swallow n said, "I like ta keep my Sweet Baby happy, she earns it puttin' up with my ass all year."

Well now there ain't no doubt in any lowlife mind in that stinky tavern, why anyone a them scoundrels would do anythin' Sweet Baby wanted, if they could just have even one night ta prove their undyin' love ta her. Course wasn't any of 'em ever gonna say that out loud. Shit, they're worthless drunks, not worthless idiots. With a death wish.

"She don't need no goddamn brand new Grand Cherokee! Shit, now Cindy's gonna be wantin' a new car."

Every lowlife was just a lookin' at Young Dixon thinkin', 'Fuck I couldn't compete with that.'

"She n I had us a talk a while back n I told her I'd get her a Grand Cherokee. Now she ain't mentioned it since, but I like my Sweet Baby ta have the things she wants." Daryl was just a smilin', why boys n girls, I don't think any a us has ever seen the boy smile like he was. He must be all fully in the Christmas spirit an whatnot.

But then don't Merle get all manner a smart-alecky with him n he says, "Yeah I bet it was a talk, probably was more like brokerin' a deal in the sack."

Now every lowlife eye in the place was on Young Dixon, they was just sure he was about ta knock his brother right on his ass for speakin' that way bout Sweet Baby in the sack. But like I told ya kids, Little Brother was feelin' all kinds a happy n smiley n he just said, "Doncha lose no sleep worryin' bout me n my Sweet Baby an our sack time, we're doin' fine an we're feelin' fine."

And that right there? That was a bar full a jealous lowlifes, wrongdoers n scoundrels kids. The only thing they could think ta do ta try n comfort theirselves was take a big ol' guzzle from their brown bottle.

Merle was like a dog with a bone, he was not givin' up. "What about them little diamond earrings, where's she gonna wear those, The Hard Times?" Now Barkeep was a little offended, why bring up the name of another drinkin' establishment? Why couldn't Sweet Baby wear them diamonds in here? After all, he'd like ta see her as much as every other scumbag in the joint.

"I don't give a fuck where she wears 'em." Yep ya guessed it kids, he was smilin' that big ol smile. An he was thinkin' he'd like ta see her wear 'em with that little red Teddy he got her over there at the Secret store. But he sure as hell wasn't mentionin' that in the Mad Dawg, or even ta Merle, or especially ta Merle. Whatever.

It was about that time that, of all people, Axel come in. Axel? Yeah and no kids, Doc Carol wasn't with him. He looked like he was a bit perplexed and a might forlorn. Barkeep set a brown bottle in front a him. After all, don't booze cure all life's problems?

Daryl, in the spirit a the season an whatnot, decides ta be real nice n says, "What the fuck's wrong Axel?"

Axel takes a big ol' pull from the frosty one n says, "I got trouble Little Boss. I ain't never had a woman steady enough I had ta buy her a Christmas present n all. I got no idea what ta get my Doc. I been worryin' on it for days, an now Christmas is damn near on us n I still ain't even got a idea."

Everyone a them lowlifes nodded n took a big gulp from their brown bottle. Shit none a them had even got ta the point a thinkin', much less buyin'. But shit there was still like a day left, why rush these things?

Daryl, still feelin' in the spirit, claps Axel on the shoulder an gives him his best advice. "Get yer ass ta the jewelry store n get her sumthin' sparkly, women love shit that sparkles."

Which is when Merle says, "What, ya think that Cherokee sparkles?"

"Fuck yeah it does, that's why I got Sweet Baby the red one. It sparkled the most." Me? I was sittin' at the other end a the bar, simply enjoyin' the shit outta Daryl's crooked little smile. I guess that smile an lookin' at them arms, well that was my Christmas present. I was feelin' content.

But enough about me n Daryl, let's get back ta the story.

So Axel said, "Shit Little Boss ya bought yer Sweet Baby a damn car?"

"Yeah I did, an come February I'ma be drivin' my Sweet Baby down ta Florida in that ride n we're gonna lay on that warm beach for a week." Ah, that grin.

I don't even gotta tell ya everyone was pissed off at Young Dixon, they're all mighty sick a his shit, fuck him. Yep, they wanted ta be him. They all polished off their beers an got a fresh n frosty one.

"What did ya get yer Cindy, Merle?" asked our poor innocent friend Axel.

"Got her just what she likes. A shiny sparklin' shirt cut right down ta the belly button an at least two sizes too small. That, n a real gaudy necklace. Ya know my Cindy she likes ta put it out there, stand out in a crowd, show off them assets. Now for me, I bought her some real fancy underwear." Daryl punched him in the arm, he didn't want Merle talkin' bout Cindy's new underwear right there in the Mad Dawg.

"Well I'ma stick with Little Bosses idea 'bout the jewelry, Doc's already got a nicer car than me. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, me n her we're hostin' a big New Year's Eve party an we want you boys n yer women ta come. Gonna be at Hard Times startin' 'bout nine. My Mama's keepin' Little Axel all night." Well Fuck Yeah and Yeehaw kids, we're goin' ta Hard Times! But not yet.

Barkeep give Axel the stink eye, shit, why couldn't they have the party at the Mad Dawg? But ya know, ya can't have a party in a joint where the women can't hardly stand ta put a foot in the door.

Axel no sooner bugs out ta get ta the jewelry store when in comes Heath. He's lookin' all manner a agitated an confused. He spots his target n comes ta sit next ta Daryl. Barkeep don't miss a beat, sets a frosty Bud in front a the boy.

Keepin' up his warm holiday mood Young Dixon says, "The fuck kid?"

"Damn Little boss, I got me a bad problem an I just ain't sure what the fuck ta do." Oh thank God, things had gotten way too quiet at the Mad Dawg.

Everyone took a fast swallow n listened up.

"Well spill it kid, I gotta get on home ta my Sweet Baby."

They was all thinkin', yeah rub it in ya sumbitch. Not sayin', just thinkin'.

Heath reached in his pocket n pulled out a small box. "Giselle n me we're gettin' married in three weeks. Well I guess ya know that, since yer comin' n all, but anyway, I bought her this ring, thought it was real pretty. Just right for her. Planned ta give it to her for Christmas." Daryl opened the box and there was a pretty little heart shaped diamond on a gold band.

"That there is real nice Heath, so what's the problem?"

"Well I's proud Little Boss, thought her Daddy would like ta know I was takin' this marryin' her real serious, spent all my savin's ta buy this ring. So I showed it ta him an he laughed. He said it wasn't big enough. Today at work, well he called me in his office, he handed me this, told me ta give it ta her instead." An Heath dug another little box outta his pocket n handed it ta Daryl. A course it had a much bigger diamond ring.

Daryl n Merle give each other a look, an Daryl looked at Heath n he said, "Nah kid, ya give her the ring ya got her. Ya give this one back ta Daddy n tell him ta stick up his, well you know. Ya bought the ring ya bought cuz ya love her, thought she'd like it. Ya give her the ring Daddy bought an shit, it don't have no meanin' at all, an kid, ya start doin' things Daddy's way instead a yer own way, ya might as well hand Daddy yer balls. Now it's right that Giselle should own yer balls, she's gonna be yer wife an all, but ya sure as fuck don't want Daddy ownin' them boys. Ya got ta make that clear right from the start. But that's just my opinion, so it probably don't matter."

Everyone drank a toast ta Young Dixon, he was preachin' it.

An just as Young Dixon was risin' up offa that stool ta get on home ta Sweet Baby, in walked Oscar. Now Oscar was lookin' all happy as a clam. Daryl set back down, ya know, just ta say "hey" n be cordial n all for a minute. It's the Christmas season kids!

And Daryl asks the man, "The fuck you so happy about Oscar?"

An Oscar's just a grinnin' n he answers, "Why I just bought my Ruby two a the nicest Christmas presents, I know she's gonna be lovin' on me when she sees 'em. Ah yeah, she's gonna be grateful ta her man."

Okay now everyone was at attention, what had Oscar bought for his Ruby? They all took a big ol' drink outta their brown bottle n waited ta hear.

Oscar was all puffed up on hisself when he says, "Got her a brand new vacuum cleaner an a waffle iron." Well ya know what happened right then boys n girls, I know ya do, that's right, them Dixon brothers got ta cacklin' like they was watchin' the Three Stooges.

Daryl was beside hisself, he wanted ta get home ta Sweet Baby, but once again he had ta save Oscar's ass, he just told him straight, "Oscar ya dumbass sumbitch, what? Ya tryin' ta get a divorce, get killed? Just what the fuck is the matter with ya? Shit. Ya don't buy yer woman work tools for Christmas. Men like tools, women like real expensive useless stuff, like jewelry. Jesus man. You better give her those dumbass presents for George Washington's Birthday, or Ground Hog Day or sumthin'. Ya get yerself ta the jewelry store an ya buy Ruby sumthin' costs a whole shitload a money, that sparkles. Now I'm gettin' my ass home so I can show my Sweet Baby just how much I appreciate her."

Yeah, yer right, all them other boys was hatin' on our man Daryl.

xxxx

He practically flew home, walked in the livin' room an D.J. was playin' with them trucks right there by that twinklin' Christmas tree, Frosty the Snowman was on the T.V. n it was a downright festive scene. "Hey Little Man, Daddy's home, ain't that excitin'?" An ya know D.J. he just giggled n clapped, he was in the Christmas spirit just like Daddy.

He walked in the kitchen an there was Sweet Baby standin' there at the stove. She had on a pair a them yoga pants n they was so tight why, he wasn't quite sure how she got 'em on, but he surely did wanna take 'em off. He went right up behind her, ran that palm up the inside a her thigh, n then right on over ta his favorite place, give it a little friendly feel n whispered in her ear, "Hey Sweet Baby, Santa's home, got a real nice package here for ya too."

Sweet Baby ya know she just giggled kinda sweet n soft, an she turned around, got right in his arms an commenced ta kissin' on him, while she moved that hand down just ta check on that package real quick like.

Well ya know by now how they are boys n girls, they was a kissin' n a rubbin' an it was gettin' mighty hot in that kitchen, just about the time D.J. toddled in an said, "Hungee Mama."

Daryl tickled the little fella in the ribs an said, "Dang D.J., why don't ya want Daddy ta ever have any fun?" An D.J. was just a gigglin' n a clappin', happiest baby ever was, that boy is.

They was eatin' some delicious elk stew n big ol' crusty rolls, yep Daddy n D.J. was enjoyin the heck outta that, while Sweet Baby was movin' her's around in the dish n munchin' on a bowl a leafs.

Daryl proceeded ta tell her, "Dang, I's tryin' ta get myself outta that tavern a lot sooner, but guys kept a comin' in askin' me stuff, why I thought for a minute there I must look like that Dear Abby chick."

Sweet Baby she smiled big at him and said, "Alright Abby, I want to hear all about this."

And by golly, he told her. All about Axel, Heath and Oscar. He did not divulge anythin' about Merle n what he got Cindy. Why? Cuz as sweet as Sweet Baby is, she has a little trouble keepin' a secret. That don't make her a bad person kids. She just can't help herself.

"Daryl I'm so proud of you for what you told Heath. That's so beautiful, and you're so right. You see why I love you? Because you're the sweetest most poetic man in the world." And she had little tears in her eyes, an D.J. was a pattin' on her hand. Now Daryl he wanted ta say, "What the fuck ya talkin' about? I ain't sweet an I ain't got a poetic bone in my body." But I told ya like a million katrillion times, Daryl Dixon ain't a complete fuckin' idiot. If Sweet Baby wants ta think he's a sweet poet, n that makes her love him even more, he is 100% acceptin' a that.

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Christmas mornin'

They was up real early at the Dixon house, everyone was excited ta see what Santa Claus had brung. The tree was a twinklin' an Sweet Baby had the Christmas music on the Pill.

Daddy had got D.J. a little crossbow, 'course it was a Nerf one, Sweet Baby had insisted he was too young for the real deal. When Daryl kept buggin' her, she finally told him, "I think he should at least be potty trained, and be able to talk before we get him any deadly weapons." Daryl had reluctantly agreed.

Santa got D.J. a little train set, Daddy was gonna have lotsa fun puttin' it together n playin' with it. Hopefully D.J. would get a turn. Daddy got his boy some new trucks. Mama got the little fella some new books and some paints n colors. D.J. was just a gigglin' n a clappin', is it possible the world's happiest baby got even happier? It appeared so.

Now Sweet Baby she gave Daryl a real nice long sleeve black shirt, ta wear when they go out. Ya know, ta replace the white one she accidentally ripped the buttons offa in the heat a passion. Y'all remember that. An he got a real snazzy black leather jacket. D.J. gave him a new pair a sleep pants, an Santa gave him a men's groomin' kit. Now when he saw that groomin' kit he said ta Sweet Baby, "Santa ain't funny." But he was a smilin' n feelin' like the luckiest sumbitch ever walked the earth.

He handed her a box an she opened it right up, saw that red Teddy an she turned almost as red as that Teddy. She hurried n put it back in that box so D.J. wouldn't see, n then she said, "I think you got that one for yourself Mister Claus." Daryl just smiled n shrugged a shoulder.

Then he handed her a small box, "This here is from D.J." She opened it, saw the little diamond earrings an a couple tears run from her eye. "Oh my Daryl, these are so beautiful, I love them. Thank you so much."

He smiled n said, "Ya got ta thank D.J., why he spent all his allowance ta get ya those."

Then he kissed her real deep, real hot, n he said, "There's one more little present from me, it's out there in the yard. Brought it home with me last night but I didn't have the strength ta carry it in the house." She looked puzzled.

He stood, held out a hand ta her n helped her up. D.J. didn't even notice, he was so busy playin' with those new trucks.

Daryl opened that front door n there was that bright red Grand Cherokee with a big ol' silver bow on the hood.

Sweet Baby let out a squeal, got ta jumpin' up n down n said, "Daryl Dixon I can't believe it, wow, are you crazy? OMG it's a new car! Is it really mine Daryl, this isn't a joke is it?" He was smilin' an he grabbed her up n said, "Geez girl, ya really think I'm that mean? It's all yers baby, an if ya let me, I'ma be drivin' ya over ta Florida in February, take that fancy beach vacation you was wantin'." Aw, she was all teary now an holdin' on ta her husband n tellin' him how much she loved him, n how he was the best thing that ever happened ta her, an that's when D.J. toddled over n said, "Hungee Mama."

Daryl he bent down n ruffed the boys hair n said, "Ya hate it when she hugs on Daddy, don't ya? Ya just want her all ta yerself." An don't ya know D.J. was just a gigglin', n a clappin', happiest baby in two universes.

She took that breakfast casserole outta the oven an Daryl n D.J. was a scarfin' it right down, Christmas makes a man hungry! She was eatin' a little yogurt. One thing she n Daryl was havin', that they didn't usually have was mimosas. That's right. D.J.; was just havin' the orange juice part.

D.J. was a yawnin' n rubbin' those little eyes n his Mama said, "I think it's time for a story and a morning nap." An that's just what happened, for D.J. anyways.

Now Daryl he led her by the hand back ta that livin' room, picked up the box an said, "Model that for Santa, wouldya Sweet Baby?"

An she smiled n she disappeared into the bedroom with that box, while he sat in that big ol comfy chair just a waitin' in excited anticipation. She come out an she had on the red Teddy n her hair all up but with curls fallin' down. She was wearin' a pair a high heels, n he seen those diamond earrings a sparklin'.

She come a sashayin' on over ta him, real slow n sexy like, she turned round an bent down in front a him an shook her tight little butt right at him. Don't ya know he grabbed them hips and he took a couple friendly little nibbles on a cheek, while he was a rubbin' on that favorite spot a his. They was both kinda excited n she slipped down into his lap. He give her a big ol' kiss while he was a feelin' all over on that Teddy, probably checkin' for manufacturer's defects n what not.

An then just like that he had that Teddy back offa her, why it took him no time at all. She pulled those pants down offa him, grabbed that little packet he'd set there on the end table, took care a that part for him, then she was on top a him n they was havin' a real Merry Christmas.

He wanted his turn on top, so he picked her right up, laid her down on that sofa, an he was showing her all a his Christmas spirit when yeah, ya guessed it, they fell right offa that sofa. Not that such as that would stop those two. Why they was fulla love for one another, a couple a falls wasn't gonna stop 'em. Yeah, they was all about showin' that deep n abidin' love. An she was back on top, n he was back on top. An they was rollin' around, and they was suckin' an nibblin' n rubbin' n lickin' and boom, yep, they knocked that Christmas tree right over. But they was way too into what they was up to ta worry about that tree, they just kept after it. An when she got hers three times or maybe four, he could wait no longer, an he come undone.

They was a layin' on that livin' room floor, just a pantin', hearts a racin'. He said, "Merry Christmas Sweet Baby, I love ya. Love ya so much." An she rolled right over onta him n said, "I love you Daryl Dixon, you're my heart. And this is the best Christmas I've ever had."


He got that Christmas tree righted, cleaned up them broken ornaments, all the time just a smilin' ta himself.

She put the finishin' touches on that sweet potato casserole ta take ta Mama's, an she was just a smilin' ta herself.

Little Old D.J. was in his crib just nappin' away n dreamin' bout trucks, n train sets an his funny Mama n Daddy.

An they was a Happy Little Christmas Family boys n girls.

A/N I swear kids, that's how it all happened, ya can't make this stuff up. I hope you had a little Christmas fun with The Dixons. I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Year's. Thank you for reading, please review xo