The window pane felt cold as Jake Webber reached up to touch the glass. His older brother Cameron was off reading a book, like always so this left him to entertain himself. His Mother was downstairs wrapping presents and had declared the area off limit until dinner time. He wasn't really sure how he was suppose to feel about this holiday, a guy in a red suit would bring him and Cameron toys and leave them all kinds of silly goodies in their stockings, yet Santa could never bring him the one thing he really wanted—his Daddy.

That was the thing Jake didn't understand, how he and his brother had different Daddies and neither of them were in their lives. The only explanation they'd gotten so far was that both Daddies had to go somewhere important.

All he wanted this Christmas though was a Daddy, it could be his, or Cameron's or a new one even. He just wanted one. One that would make his Mommy smile and laugh. One that would play catch with him and Cam, someone who would tuck them in at night and read them stories when Mommy had to work late at night. That's all he wanted, and all he'd asked Santa for just a few days before at the Mall.

A soft knock came at the bedroom door and his mother stuck her head in, "Hey are you guys ready for dinner?"

Cameron put his book down reluctantly, "What are we having?"

"Hot Dogs, Mac and Cheese, and then a special dessert." She told them before going towards the stairs.

Jake crawled off his bed and followed his brother down the stairs, their mother had set up dinner in the living room. She never did that. A plate full of hot dogs and a several bowls of mac and cheese sat on the table. Someone else was with her. He looked familiar to Jake, he'd seen him before but he wasn't quite sure who it was.

Cameron had stopped and looked at their mother's friend. "Who are you?"

He looked pained as he looked at the boys, "I'm a very old friend of your Mom's. I'm Lucky Spencer."

Cameron sat on the couch and Jake sat on the floor. Cameron began to study Lucky's face, "You and Mommy used to be married, right?"

Jake couldn't believe what his brother had asked.

"Yeah, Lucky and I used to be married."

"Whose Daddy are you?" Jake was very direct with his question, surprising both Elizabeth and Lucky.

"Well, I don't have any kids. But a long time ago, I wanted very much to be the Daddy to both of you." Was the best explanation he could come up with.

"Are you going to get married again?" Jake was on a mission now, he was determined to find out if Santa had granted his wish and brought him and Cameron a Dad for Christmas.

"Wow, Jake slow down. Lucky and I are just trying to be friends right now. We'll see what happens after that." His mother explained.

Jake sighed and went to eat his hot dog.

"Are we going to the Hospital Christmas party tonight?" Cameron asked as he pulled up a spoonful of his mac and cheese before letting it fall back into the bowl.

"Yeah, as soon as you boys finish and put your sweaters on that Gram got for you."

Jake munched on what he could, "I'm done!" He declared with almost a full mouth before racing upstairs.

Cameron wasn't far behind, excited to see Santa and hear the Christmas story. It was the one constant thing he could think of happening each Christmas.

Elizabeth laughed as she looked at the boys plates, "I guess Santa is still a draw, even for Cam."

"Looks like it." Lucky picked up a few other plates, "They even forgot about dessert."

"They'll get it when we get home." She rinsed the plates in the sink before adding them to the dishwasher.

"I know Jake's question took us both by surprise."

She nodded, "That's what he wants most, a Dad for him and Cam. They don't know that Zander is dead or that Jason is missing, and probably dead."

"What do they think?"

"That Daddies are off on missions. It came about when I was trying to explain that Zander is with the angels."

Lucky nodded, "They're young, you have plenty of time to figure it out."

"I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"Lucky," Elizabeth looked around before finally looking in his eyes, "For lying to you about Jake all those years ago. For falling in love with Jason."

Lucky pushed her bangs aside from her eyes, "I started the whole thing with Maxie, I realize that now. I was just so hurt, I lashed out. Trust me, I regret a lot of things I did then."

Elizabeth reached over and hugged him, "I'm glad we can try and be friends again."

"Me to." He smiled as he looked down at her, the street lights reflecting in her eyes.

Elizabeth felt her heart racing as she leaned up just a little bit and began to kiss him.

Lucky kissed her back, pulling her closer, his fingers raking through her hair.

"Mommy?" Cameron and Jake stood in the door way, eyes wide open and jaws dropped as they witnessed this moment.

Elizabeth pulled out of Lucky's arms, just a moment before looking at her sons, "Well, lets get going."

The boys ran to the door, and Elizabeth and Lucky grabbed their coats and followed them out into the falling snow.

"Cameron, do you ever want a Daddy?" Jake laid in bed with his blankets pulled up under his chin.

Cameron groaned, "Jake, can we please just go to sleep so Santa can come?"

"Santa isn't going to bring me a Daddy like I asked for." Jake sighed.

Cameron sat up, "Santa doesn't bring Daddies silly! He brings toys and candy and socks! We'll get a Daddy when Mommy is ready."

"I hope its soon." Jake sighed and looked out the window at the falling snow.

Elizabeth sighed, Lucky has just left and the boys were finally asleep. She'd give the boys a few hours of sleep before she put the presents under the tree. For now, she could sit on the couch, enjoy the lights of the tree and watch a movie on television. Right now, it really didn't matter which one, anything would be good. Especially as her mind was filled with memories of Lucky kissing her earlier.

Just as she was about to turn the TV on, someone began knocking at the door. She quickly jumped to answer it, afraid the boys were about to wake up.

"Lucky, what are you doing back here?"

He was frozen for a moment before he kissed her, "I want to be more then friends Elizabeth."

"What if I hurt you again?"

"I'm willing to take that risk." He searched her eyes for answers.

"Then lets give it a try."