Casper finally looked over and spotted Kat a warm smile having spread on his face. "Morning!" He cheerfully waved at her as he always did. Quickly he pulled out a chair for her to sit in. "I'm making some hot chocolate for everyone! Heh, It should only be a little while longer." He shrugged lightly and placed his butt on the table as he watched Kat take a seat.
"Yeah, That sounds great." Kat smiled lightly as she watched him. "Hey Casper...? Can, Can ghosts marry humans...?"
He stared at her a moment as he pondered her question. "Can ghosts marry humans...? Hrmn... Well, religiously people might say no. I'd say, You can though. I know ghosts can marry each other! heh, seeing as Fleshies can marry each other too, I don't see why it wouldn't be possible for a ghost to marry a human. Except if you can't find anyone to do it.." A light laugh trailed out of Casper's mouth.
"Yeah, I guess you're right. I mean, I know Melle and Stinkie are married, but they married when he was a human. I wondered why they didn't do it when he was a Ghost..." Kat trailed off, she was having alternated thoughts here. It's not that she was interested in Stinkie and Melle's wedding, but more so, possibly...Hers and Casper's if he should ever ask.
"Oh Uncle Stinkie? Haha! Nah, He would've done it as a ghost I bet. Though with him, he uh, he likes to make sure it's official. He likes pictures too, and when you're a ghost you can't have your photo taken. So...He's just a little weird in that way. My Uncles are always going to be weird... so don't mind them." Casper grinned at her a little.
When the hot chocolate had been finished Casper poured him and Kat a glass. It was only then that the two made their way towards the library where all of the Christmas gifts were. Fatso could be found fast asleep in front of the fire place with a cookie in his hand, and all of the ones that were on the plate gone. Not to mention the glass of milk too. Kat and Casper just giggled at each other to this sight. "Should we wake him...?" Kat asked looking towards Casper.
"Nah, let him sleep. He'll wake up when he's ready.." Casper whispered and placed the other Hot Chocolates down on a table with a tray. "But uh...Kat...?"
"Hrmn...?" She looked over at him for a moment after having adjusted Fatso's blanket.
Casper then grabbed a hold of Kat and pulled her close as he kissed her deeply. Above them hung the mistle toe which he had happily placed there just for an occassion with Kat alone. Kat blushed and closed her eyes just going with it as she enjoyed the moment.
Up in the Trio's room Stretch yawned and stretched his arms way out as he slowly opened his eyes. After he looked around the room, he looked down at Ghastly and smiled warmly. His four fingers having reached over and trailed through her hair. A grin slowly appearing as he felt himself get squeezed by her. "Abi..." He whispered as he lowered his face to her head and planted a kiss on it. While he waited for her to wake up, his fingers lingered into a drawer. Without a second thought he pulled out a cigar and lit it up. He enjoyed his cigar in the morning, they always refreshed him, though, he knew darned well that Ghastly hated them. Still, he'd been good for awhile. He figured he at least deserved it on Christmas.
Slowly Abi's eyes opened as she felt Stretch's fingers linger through her hair. She enjoyed his touch so much he was always gentle to her. Though, there was something she really hadn't enjoyed, the smoke! With a sigh she looked up at him and raised an eyebrow. "Do you really want me sick for Christmas..? Couldn't you of smoked that outside...?" A pouty look crossed over her face at him.
Stretch just rolled his eyes and rubbed his forehead now with the cigar in the other hand. "Aw, Abi..C'mon not dis early. Not t'day...Couldn't it be dat I jus' didn' wanna leave ya alone in 'ere...? Dat I wanted t'actually spend time wit ya's alone...?"
"Well...um... Aw, don't be like that, now. You know I just don't like cigars... Come on, You know I love you..." Ghastly hugged gently onto him and nuzzled his side. Those green eyes peered up into his as she batted them.
"Yea'...I know, I know, y'dun like 'em, but I do. An' I haven't had one o' dese things in a few days now. " Gently he puffed on it. Afterwards he blew the smoke in another direction so she wouldn't be too bothered by it. "Hrmn..." A smile formed though as he let her last words mingle in his mind. "An' I love you too.." Carefully he placed the cigar down into a tray and moved so that he now layed down beside her. His arms wrapped tightly around her waist as he pulled her close.
"Well, you know... I normally say that I wouldn't ever kiss a smoker, But, the problem is that...you're just too sexy to resist!" She then kissed him deeply on his lips getting playful with it. Both of her hands placed on his cheeks as she proceeded with the kiss. Stretch's eyes widened completely taken by surprise by her sudden kiss. The poor guy nearly melted on the spot as he then gained up his wits and lovingly Frenched her in turn.
Meanwhile Melle sat quietly up in her room with Azriel in her arms. She had already fed him his breakfast that he needed and was rocking him gently. The warmest smile was placed upon her face as she stared down at her little wonder. His golden eyes just as big as ever like the smile on his face. Softly she traced her fingers through his blond hair. It was hard for her to believe that just a year ago on this day she had panicked so hard over her husbands near death. Time really had passed quickly. Still it filled her with joy as she held their precious child. Softly chimed out Christmas song after Christmas song to him. Azriel giggled as he took it in and enjoyed his mothers gentle and loving voice. "My boy..."
With a yawn Stinkie sat up in bed and stretched, his green breath tumbled out from his mouth as he looked to his family. Warmly he smiled and floated over to the two of them. "MMh.. Mornin'..!" He softly spoke as he looked into his wifes bright blue eyes.
"Morning sweety.." Melle's voice trailed off as she smiled up at him. "I was just singing Azriel some Christmas songs. I think he likes them..!" Gently she giggled and stood up to her feet.
"Aw who wouldn' listenin' to a voice like yers...?" Wrapping an arm around her Stinkie kissed her cheek.
"Haha, yeah... I don't have that nice of a voice, Stink." She laughed and kissed him on his nose as she started towards the door.
"Says who? Hrmp! I think dat it's great..! Hehe.. Oh yea' uh.. Merry Christmas.." Stinkie dashed in front of her and kissed her deeply before opening the door.
Melle blushed and grinned at him as she laughed. "Well I'll take your word for it then. Mmhh... Merry Christmas to you too." Happily she kissed him back as the three of them started down the hall and towards the stairs. When everything had been said and done everyone had gathered inside the library to hang out and chitter chatter for a little. Breakfast instead of being served in the kitchen had been served there for once. Sure it wasn't tradition, but, it some how seemed more magical with the Christmas tree standing tall there. The lights flickered and flashed as it welcomed all who sat around it. Casper had a helping of pancakes, Melle had Pancakes and hash browns, Kat ate scrambled eggs, toast and sausage, while Dr. Harvey had his corn beefed hash and toast. Stretch happily munched down his pancakes with raspberry syrup and the side of sausage, Fatso chowed down a bit of everything, and Stinkie had his favorite omelette's with a side of chili today.
Of course it had been dangerous for Stinkie to eat chili but, it was Christmas and they figured why not...? When everyone had finished eating it was time for the main event! Opening presents!! Dr. Harvey opened his gifts to reveal an Encyclopedia set that he had wanted, as well as some fishing gear. Kat was next to open her gifts, A CD, a few DVDs and a very special hat from Casper. The hat was white in color with some blue designs and totally matched this outfit she had previously gotten. Stretch received an old bottle of wine from both Fatso and Stinkie, they remembered how much he enjoyed that.
"I also got you a gift.." Ghastly floated over towards him and held out a box as she blushed.
"Y-yea...?" Stretch gently took the box and opened it up as he wondered just what it could be. When he opened it his eyes landed on a nice looking pipe that Ghastly had decided to get him. "'EY! Thanks!! Dese tings is great! D'awww ABI!" A grin formed on his face as he pulled her close and kissed her deeply.
Ghastly's eyes widened and kissed him back, Soon after she pulled, " Y-you're welcome, But...let me breath!" She laughed and smiled "... I'm really glad you like it, though.."
When it was Melle's turn she opened up her gifts having many new shirts and outfits to wear now. Also a very pretty necklace that Stinkie got for her. It was something he called a Dragon Tear. Also they both received clothes for their new baby and toys to boot. "Mawww, Thanks Stinkie!!" She hugged onto him and kissed his cheek. Azriel watched from Dr. Harveys lap a smile having formed on his face.
Stinkie was received Limburger Cheese, A skunk hat and a Rednex CD due to the fact that Stinkie used and still does like all of that old country stuff. Fatso on the other hand received a HUGE amount of wigs. Everyone pitched in for that box of gifts. They figured their big bellied friend could put on all of the theater he wished with those. Needless to say Fatso was extremely pleased and started right into them.
That evening everyone again shared a warm and happy Christmas dinner. During this time of which they discussed next years plans of allowing Stinkie and Melle to go on their honey moon finally. By then the Baby would be old enough to be alone for a longer period of time and not nearly as hard to feed. Stretch and Ghastly had already offered up their hands to watch the little tyke too. After all, It'd give Stretch a first hand stand of what it was like having a kid. SURE he never mentioned it to anyone,but, he always wondered what it'd be like. For now though the group just enjoyed all of their company and time together. After all within the next few years things would relatively get harder and harder.