Mac's Advent Calendar! 11

Mac was a little sad that his special Advent Calendar book was coming to an end. Today was Christmas Eve. Mac opened the book and looked. Mac was very anxious too like a little boy who was waiting to open his Christmas presents. What it is! Mac saw it was a picture of the whole team. Underneath was written Merry Christmas Mac. You are the best boss ever! Mac, keep smiling and life will be a bit better, and live fast and enjoy.

Mac was touched in his heart. Today was going to be a Christmas party at Mac's home with Stella and the team. Stella had made sure that Mac agreed. Stella said, I'll organize everything Mac, you can just relax and have fun. Mac had agreed. Mac can not say no to Stella. Stella and the team had done a lot to make life happier before Christmas, bringing him closer to his mum and dad and a big purpose was Stella … that I testify that I love Stella with my heart and soul. Mac was planning a surprise for Stella and hoped Stella would say YES and not no.

Stella and the team; Danny, Lindsay, Flack, Adam, and also Reed, were at Mac's home and organized everything. Stella hoped it would be the best Christmas ever for Mac. Stella knew Mac had not celebrated Christmas since the last time Mac was with Claire. Claire had liked Christmas and when Claire was not there anymore then Mac began to hate Christmas and was working more and more; and it was Stella who made Mac love Christmas time again but it was very hard and the team had helped too.

All gifts were under the Christmas tree. Stella had seen to it before that there were presents with names at Mac's home. Stella knew Mac didn't like to go shopping for gifts. Now Stella put the presents under the tree and later came more presents from the team too. Stella's gift was not packed yet, she would do it before Mac came home. Stella hoped that Mac would like and love it. Stella had another surprise and thought Mac would like them all together like a happy family.

Now Mac's home was busy. Stella was going to the airport and picked up another gift for Mac. Mac didn't know it was his parents coming to visit Mac over Christmas time. They all were looking forward to it. It had been a long time since Mac and his parents were together on Christmas. The doctor of Mac's father had agreed to the journey but they should take it very easy. When they were back all was ready and only Mac was missing. Stella held Mac's first present, put it in a box and wrapped it, saying 'be a good boy'. Stella was just finished when Mac walked in, holding his special Advent Calendar book in his hands and smiling.

Mac's eyes were going big and gleamed. Mac saw his home, the Christmas tree was in lights and there were lots of gifts, from the kitchen came an appetizing smell and Stella and everyone from the team were there, and it was a pleasant surprise to see his mum and dad. All were in the living room and wished Mac a Merry Christmas.

Mac was feeling touched and first hugged Stella and then his mum and dad, and all of the team.

Mac found it difficult to speak but he had to be brave. Mac spoke to everyone now: "I thank you very much, it was really the most wonderful, beautiful and special Advent Calendar book I ever had. I thank you again. I know there was a time when I was not a friendly person. I especially want to thank Stella who helped me see that life goes on when I lost my wife Claire. And the team who understood and helped me too. I am glad you helped me see what I did not see and now I see and understand. Mum and dad, I am sorry that I was not in touch and visiting. I promise to be better and come home and stay in touch. Thanks to all, for everything and Merry Christmas."

Mac's talk was so emotional and touching. Stella said: "Now it's time for the Christmas dinner before it turns cold." Everyone went to the table and sat. Stella said: "Before dinner, who will say prayers?" All were silent. It was Gary who began to pray: "I thank you God for everything, that I have my son back, my health is better, I can meet his friends and his love Stella. God bless them all and bring happiness into all their lives. Thank you Lord for the fellowship around this table, for the good friends, for the hearts full of love that manifested themselves through hands that prepared this wonderful feast. Bless us as we eat and bless us as we are together. In Jesus' Name, Amen."

All ate until they were full. Stella said: "I think it is time to open the presents." Everyone now went to the living room and looked at the Christmas tree under which were lots of gifts. In the background a Christmas song played. All were anxious to open the presents. Stella said: "Mac, you can open your presents first. Come near the Christmas tree." Everyone was looking at Mac now. Mac was shy for a moment. Stella handed Mac his first gift and said: "Mac, you were a good boy and didn't look and open your special book ahead but opened it on time. Now open your present." Mac felt it was heavy and moving. Mac was busy opening it. It was a surprise. The present was open and now looking at Mac and licking his face. Stella said: "This puppy is from all of us. Mac, we hope you like it. Now you have a buddy to go running with. Mac, what will you name him?" Mac was still stunned and answered later: "Thank you everyone. The puppy will be named Tommy. Tommy, do you like your name?" Puppy Tommy was happy and licking Mac's face more. Mac was smiling now. Mac opened all his presents. Now it was Stella's turn. Mac was nearing Stella and was nervous and was kneeling before her and in his hand was a blue box for Stella and he said: "Stella, all team was trying to open my eyes for your love. I thank them all and they succeeded. Stella, I love you with my heart and soul. Stella, you are the right person in my life. Just by hearing your voice Stella, I get butterflies and can't help but smile. Stella, you are the first I think about when I wake up and the last thing I think about when I fall asleep. Stella, I would do anything in the world for you since Stella, you are my world and everything. Stella, will you marry me?" Stella was silent and near crying. Now Stella answered: "There are a million ways to say I do. Yet there is only way to say I love you. And that is with my heart. If you're asking if I need you the answer is forever. If you're asking if I love you with all my heart and soul the answer is I DO and YES, Mac, I will marry you." Mac was now putting the ring on Stella's finger and kissing that finger. Mac and Stella were hugging and having a very hot, passionate kiss. Everyone was stunned. It was really a Christmas miracle. Mac's parents were very happy for their son. They hoped they'd soon become grandparents. Now all congratulated Mac and Stella.

All evening Mac and Stella had only eyes and touch for each other, and Tommy who wanted to be near his new family. It was getting late and the team was leaving holding their presents. Mac's parents were staying in the guestroom.

It was night and Mac was looking out the window into heaven and a very bright star and whispered: "Good bye, Claire!"

Stella and Mac were in Mac's bedroom. Mac said: "Stella, I love you" and kissed Stella again passionately. Stella answered: "Mac, I love you too." They kissed again and both gave in to their desires and passion and made love. They didn't remember that Mac's parents were in the guestroom because they were focused only on each other, feeling, touching and making love.

Martha and Gary couldn't sleep in the guestroom because Mac and Stella were too loud. Both hoped that it was good and they'd soon be grandparents. They were happy for their son that he wasn't alone anymore and was with Stella and Tommy too. Christmas is a time of wonders.

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