New Christmas Traditions with the Scofield and Burrow's Family

Chapter 5

It was about 6:30pm and they were all hungry. Sara and Hannah headed for the kitchen to unpack the box of food. In the living room Michael was going to start a nice warm fire in the big stone fireplace. As he opened up the fireplace doors a pile of snow fell on him, LJ who was sitting on the sofa started laughing at his uncle. Michael didn't find it funny and threw a snowball at him. Also in the room sitting by the window was Danielle and the twins watching the snow falling. They turned and all three of them giggled at Michael and LJ. Linc wondered into the kitchen to see Hannah and Sara. He walked up behind Hannah and put his arms around her and stated kissing her neck. Hannah started to get goose bumps.

Sara headed over to open up the oven and to everyone's surprise a mouse scurried out of it. Sara and Hannah both yelled "Oh my gosh" and stepped back. Lincoln on the other hand saw the mouse and jumped on to a chair behind him and let out a high pitch scream. The others ran into see what was wrong but their concerned faces disappeared and they started laughing when they saw the mouse run across the room and Lincoln standing on the chair. Matt giggled "Look daddy it's Mickey Mouse"

Sara who was trying to hold in her laughter about the whole situation spoke up "It's probably best if we just cook hot dogs over the fireplace.

Michael, LJ and Lincoln headed out to the side of the cabin to gather fire wood. LJ continued to tease his dad about the very scary mouse. "You're not going to let this go are you?" Said Linc

Both Michael and LJ laughed "Not a chance"

Inside, Sara, Hannah and Matt got everything they need to make hot dogs plus a couple bags of chips. Danielle and Nicole were in charge of getting drink for everyone. Once Michael, LJ and Linc returned Michael and LJ continued to make the fire. As they all gathered together in the living room the lights started to flicker due to the storm. "It seems to only be getting worse" Danielle said looking out the window. Finally the power went out altogether and they all huddled by the fire cooking and eating hot dogs. Linc sat with Hannah, LJ with Danielle, Michael had Nicole on his lap and sat beside Sara who had Matt on her lap. They all shared jokes and stories with everyone.

Once they finished eating Nicole had fallen asleep on Michael's lap. He slowly stood up holding her and trying not to wake her up. Sara took Matt's hand and held a flash light out so the four of them could go to the twins room. Matt climbed up the latter and got into bed. Once he was in Michael laid Nicole beside him. Michael and Sara tucked them both in and kissed them good night. Before leaving the room they heard a small voice call out "I love you mommy and daddy" Matt said with his last bit of strength. Sara and Michael smiled "We love you to Baby" Sara said. "Sleep tight" Michael added.

Yet before either of them can get out the door Nicole calls out to them "What are we going to do tomorrow?" Michael walks back up to the bed. "We can make Christmas decorations and decorate a Christmas tree." With this said Nicole nodded.

Sara approached the bed "You need to get some sleep honey because there is a lot we have to do before Santa comes tomorrow night okay" Nicole gave a kiss to her parents and then as soon as her head hit the pillow she was asleep.

As Michael and Sara headed back to the living room they saw LJ and Danielle coming out of the kitchen. "We made some hot chocolate for everyone" Danielle said handing a cup to Michael and one to Sara. the four of them then headed for the living room.

In the living room Lincoln and Hannah were watching the snow storm as it seem to not getting any better. Lincoln put his arms around her pulling her closer to him and kissing her passionately making them both moan.

"Will you two get a room" Michael laughed as him, Sara, LJ, and Danielle entered.

They all gathered around the fire again and began to talk about old Family Christmas Traditions when they were younger.

Sara started "When I was younger my mom and I would bake cookies and have a midnight snake of milk and cookies. Also my mom and I would take a walk in the moon light. Yet after she died it wasn't the same with out her." Michael put his arm around her bringing her close to him. She sat between his legs and leaned her back against his chest and he kissed the top of her head.

Hannah went next "My whole family used to get together for a big turkey dinner."

"My mom would cook a nice big dinner too" LJ said as he thought of his mom.

LJ looked down at the floor, but a gentle hand touched his shoulder and he smiled when he saw Sara and gave her a hug. Michael and Linc smiled because over the past few years Sara and LJ have bonded and Sara has been like a mother figure to LJ and someone he could always turns to.

Danielle said "My family always took a family photo"

Linc and Michael were last. "Our mother used to read us The Night Before Christmas every Christmas eve, and when she died I read it to Michael and then to LJ."

The six of them sat in silence watching the fire and then decided to call it a night. Lincoln and Hannah headed to their room. "Your are amazing Linc you know that" Hannah said as they entered the bedroom.

Linc grinned "I don't like to brag but..." before he finish he kissed Hannah passionately. He picked her up and carried her to the bed not breaking from the kiss.

In Michael and Sara's room Michael was already in bed and a flash light was his only source of light. A few minutes later Sara came into the bedroom and crawled into the bed with Michael. Michael put his arms around her and she laid her head on his chest. "You know I have been thinking about all the different family traditions and I think we should have some for Nicole and Matt."

Michael ran his fingers through Sara's hair "Yeah, I mean their a little older and can understand a lot more and also who knows maybe another little one will come around" Michael smiled.

Sara looked up at him "Another little one. Last time we wanted a little one we ended up with two at once."

Michael laughed and pulled Sara so that she was on top of him. "Twins run in your family not mine, and besides we want a big family."

Sara smiled and kissed Michael's nose "I know and I love the fact we have twins. Nicole and Matt are my world and I wouldn't change anything except going through 24 hours of labor."

Michael kissed Sara passionately and continued to run his fingers through her hair and down her body. Finally Sara rolled off Michael and turned on her side pulling Michael with her. Michael wrapped his arms around her tightly with her back against his chest and in no time they were both asleep.

It wasn't long before they were woken up by the sound of Nicole and Matt calling for them. Sara opened her eyes and saw them both standing at the edge of the bed. Their ocean blue eyes staring at them. "What's wrong?" Sara asked still half asleep.

"We can't sleep because of the noises from the snow storm and the noises coming from LJ" Nicole said.

"LJ is making pig noises" Matt explained.

Michael chuckled "You mean he's snoring"

Both Nicole and Matt nodded. "Can we sleep with you?"Nicole asked.

Michael and Sara looked at their eyes and couldn't say no. "Alright but only for tonight okay"

Nicole and Matt nodded and climbed in. Nicole went between Michael and Sara and Matt snuggled up to Sara. Michael wrapped his arms around both Nicole and Sara but couldn't reach Matt. Sara closed her eyes "This is your fault you know Michael. They have your eyes."

Michael closed his eyes with a smile. "Well look on the bright side at least we won the king size bed." With that said all four of them were asleep within seconds.