(Clark's P.O.V.) -Christmas Eve-

I smiled brightly as I watched Anna open up one of her presents. We decided to have three presents per person, and Patricia told me of the tradition of opening one up on Christmas Eve. I chuckled as Anna's present revealed a neat frame which holds the picture of her favorite cartoon animals playing together, Tod and Copper.

Patricia told me of Annabelle's love for cartoon animals, so I helped her find this present. Anna thanked us both happily, and then received one of Patricia's gifts from under the tree, and I grinned as I saw it was my gift to her, due to the wrapping I favored.

She excitedly unwrapped it after she directed a grin at me, and I loved the change of expression from excitement to awe when she finally saw it. Anna told me of something special that Patricia wanted desperately to have. She held up a ice carved necklace, shaped like pearls.

Patricia breathed lightly, stared at me with awe and shock, "How did you ever...?". I grinned, "Turns out there's other uses for my laser-eye power and my cold-breathing power. It took me a while, doing many previous prototypes to ensure that this gift won't ever melt, and it will keep on for a long time.". Patricia laughed as she hugged me, whispering, "I love it, Kal. Could you put it on me?".

I nodded, and gracefully secured her ice necklace upon her neck, grateful that she had the forethought to put her lovely blonde hair into a single braid. Anna complimented Patricia happily, "It looks so perfect on you, mom!".

Patricia chuckled, "Thank you, darling. Now it's Clark's turn to have a present.". Anna grinned as Patricia moved forward to grab a silver-wrapped present from under the tree. "Here, it's from me.". I smiled, musing out loud, "Oh, what is it?". Patricia giggled, "Open it up to find out!".

I swiftly open it up, and I gasped softly as I took it out to have a better look. It was my full earth name in Kryptonese! The whole thing was carved quite carefully and intricately into a black gloss tone upon a wooden frame where a recent photo of myself is held upon. I exhaled, spoke Kryptonian of my full earth name, and looked up at Patricia, never realizing that I was crying until Patricia gently wiped them away with a Kleenex.

Patricia smiled, "You're welcome, Clark.". I nodded, happy that Patricia understood of my unspoken thanks, and I deeply loved her gift, amazed that she worked hard on this, just for me. Then a beep-beep sounded out, and I saw Anna tap her wristwatch with a wry smirk, and I smiled widely. "Patricia, would you care for a fly-by ride? I have a surprise for you.".

Patricia nodded, "That sounds wonderful. Do you need me to dress warmly?". I grinned softly, "Of course, Patricia.". She then got up, heading to her bedroom, calling out, "Be out in a few minutes!". I grabbed my scarf, jacket, and my red boots in a swift second as I wore a dark blue sweater, and black jeans, and spoke to Anna, "Watch the house for us, okay, kiddo?".

Anna grinned, signed, "Duh! You make tonight the best, okay, Clark?". I smiled warmly, ruffled Anna's hair playfully until she batted me away, glaring playfully. "Okay, I am ready! Is this good?". I heard Patricia's voice, and I looked over to see in slight surprise that she freed her hair from the braid, wearing her googles over her Santa hat, her coat, and boots as she kept her purple sweater and blue jeans on.

I nodded, smiling brightly, "You look great. Shall we?". I offered my arm like the gentleman I was taught to be. With a giggle, Patricia took my arm, kissing Anna, "You may stay up past your bedtime, Annabelle, but make sure that the windows and front door is locked. I just want you to be safe, okay?". Annabelle signed, "Mom, I got everything under control! You two scoot off and have a good time!".

She waved her hands into a scooting gesture, causing me to laugh along with Patricia's chuckles, "Okay, okay, we're going!". We exited through the back door, with Patricia covering her eyes with her googles, and I picked her up bride style, lifting off with a excited squeak from Patricia.

I wasn't going all super-fast, just slightly on the edge fast to make sure Patricia was secure and well, hearing her gasps of delight as we went past various sights, and I briefly used my super-sight to make sure that the surprise wasn't discovered or disturbed by anyone, and to my relief, the surprise was completely untouched.

I then spoke to Patricia quietly in a moment when the wind wasn't howling against us, "Close your eyes. Trust me, please. The surprise is around the corner in a couple of minutes.". I felt Patricia nod, and with a sharp glance to make sure that her eyes' completely closed, we made it finally, and I landed softly, smiling in triumph that I made it perfectly on time.

I whispered softly, "Okay, I am gonna put you down, but keep your eyes closed until I say so, alright?". Patricia breathed softly, "Okay.". I gently put her down, her hands spreading out to feel where she was, and I gently removed her googles, placing them back upon the rim of her Santa hat.

I then spoke serenely, "Now you can open them.". I see her warm brown eyes blink in bewilderment for a second, then awe as she gasped, the wind softly rustling her blonde hair, and the glow upon her beautiful face as she slowly smiled in happiness and surprise made this Christmas Eve the best one ever in my life.

She has officially became a part of my heart, and I won't ever dare hurt her for in this moment, I have found love again in this incredible, fiery woman. I must thank Annabelle for the mistletoe trick and the encouragement she gave me to pursue Patricia.