Christmas eve Robin and Patrick threw a party for her their friends and family at their house. Robin couldn't stop smiling. She had it all. Her family and friends. So many people loved her and she loved them. Plus she knew life was only going to get better. She hadn't told Patrick about the baby yet, but she knew he would figure it out soon. She was after all four months and could feel her stomach growing round as their baby grew in her. But she wanted to hold out for one more night. She wanted it to be a surprise.
"Hi." Kristina said. "Daddy said Santa is coming tonight?"
"I heard that to. Did you send your letter in?"
"Huh uh, weeks ago. I asked for a new dolly. Michael stepped on my other dolly's head."
"Owe poor dolly." Robin said. "I think he will have a new one for you."
"Really, I was really, really good this year." Kristina said her eyes lighting up.
"Santa likes it when you are good, so if you were really, really good then he knows it."
Kristina smiled big.
"Michael said your house looks like Santa's toy shop."
"I hear you house looks the same?" Robin said.
"Yep, daddy said that way Santa knows we like it when he comes and he can smile."
"Yep, how about we go get a cookie?"
"Ok." Kristina said taking her hand and they walked over to the table.
"Robin what kind of cookies does Santa like?" Kristina asked.
"Chocolate, chocolate chip cookies." Patrick said.
"We didn't make cookies for Santa this year. Mom was to busy at work."
"Well I think I can help. I made lots of extras " Robin said. "I will put some on a plate before you go and you can leave them out for him tonight ok?"
"Ok." Kristina said smiling.
Patrick gave her a cookie and she ran to find her brothers.
"You're amazing." Patrick said.
"I had help learning how to be from an amazing man." She said leaning in and kissing him.
Carols were song and food was eaten as the party went on. Robin loaded several plates of cookies for people to take.
"Thank you." Kristina said. "Now Santa has a treat."
"Yep." Robin said. "Merry Christmas."

Soon the house was empty save for Robin and Patrick. Robin sat in front of the fire as Patrick cleaned up. She knew the moment had come to tell him and she was trying to find the right words.
"Hey, come here." Patrick said extending a hand and helping her up.
He walked with her over to the tree.
"Our first Christmas." Patrick said trying to wrap his arms around her.
"Wait." She said turning around. "I have to tell you something."
"What? Is something wrong?"
"No, everything is good I hope. I have to tell you something."
"Ok, tell away?"
"Ok, I've been keeping something from you. I wanted to wait and tell you on Christmas Morning and it is after midnight so Christmas morning is here and I want to tell you."
"Ok." Patrick said.
"But I couldn't find the words so I want you to open this gift." She said picking up the red box from the bottom of the tree.
They moved over to the couch and sat down. Patrick tore off the wrapping paper and then opened the box. Inside were several little outfits. He picked them up and looked at them.
"Doll clothes?" Patrick said.
"No, baby clothes." Robin said. "For our baby."
"Our baby." Patrick said trying to get it all to link inside his head. "Baby, we're having a baby?"
"Yep." Robin said. "In four months you'll be a daddy."
"A daddy, to a baby." Patrick said. "Mine and your baby."
"Yes." Robin said getting worried at the panic look on his face. "Patrick say something."
"I need to take care of something." Patrick said standing up and moving to the door. He was out the door and down the street before Robin could think.
"He's not happy. He doesn't want our baby." Robin said out load. "He walked away."
Tears were pouring down her face and sobs began to wrack her body. She laid on the couch crying until she fell asleep.

Patrick finally knew his dreams were coming true. Robin was pregnant with their baby and the new year was going to be bless with happiness and joy. He walked down to the corner and met Brenda who drove them off in her car.