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Christmas Eve Night

When Ted walked into the living room late Christmas Eve night, he couldn't help but smile. He found Carly adjusting some ornaments on the tree, and couldn't help but think she looked even more beautiful against the tree lights.

"I brought you some hot chocolate babe," he finally said, causing Carly to jump a little.

She turned around and smiled as she watched Ted walk closer to her. She happily accepted the hot mug, and kissed Ted in return. "Thank you," she whispered.

"Your welcome," he replied as they both got comfortable on the couch, enjoying the quiet and peaceful evening. "Can you believe only one more week and we will be married!" Ted exclaimed after a few minutes of silence.

Carly glanced at Ted with a confused look on her face. "Umm...if you haven't already noticed we are already married."

"I know, but when we got married in Vegas it was just so fast. Now, we will have a real ceremony and get to celebrate with our family and friends."

Carly chuckled. "Yeah, its going to be lots and lots of fun! By the way...do you want your Christmas present tonight?"

"You want to exchange presents tonight?" Ted asked as he watched Carly walk toward the tree, and return to the couch with a big gift bag.

"Sure, why not. Here," she said as she handed him the bag.

Ted wasted no time pulling out the tissue paper, and chuckled at the contents. He pulled out new seat covers for his truck, a car washing kit, a brand new MP3 player, a couple of books and a new pair of sunglasses. "Thank you babe, I love it all," he said as he leaned foward and pecked Carly's lips.

"I wasn't entirely sure what size to get the seat covers, but I do have the receipt if you want to take them back."

"No, I think they'll be ok," Ted said as he glanced at them one more time. He then put everything back in the gift bag, and also walked toward the tree to retrieve a small gift bag. "Here is half your present."

"I can't have the other half?" Carly asked, sticking out her lower lip.

"I want you to open that half when my family comes over tomorrow morning. Go ahead and open it."

Carly did as she was asked, and squealed when she pulled out some of her favorite Victoria Secret body lotions and sprays and a gift certificate to a day spa. "Ah, I love it! Thank you!"

"Your forgetting something...it's at the bottom of the bag." Ted said. Carly then dug further into the bag, and gasped when she pulled out a new black nightie. "Wow, its beautiful!" she exclaimed.

"Now you know why I wanted you to open that tonight," Ted whispered as he began to nip at Carly's neck. She sat there enjoying the torture for a moment, and then stood up, and brought the gift bag with her as she started up the stairs.

Ted was confused as he watched her. "Where are you going?"

Carly stopped in the middle of the stairway and leaned over the banister. "I'm going in our bedroom to try my stuff on. Aren't you coming?" she asked with a seductive smile, and giggled when Ted came running up the stairs after her.

The next morning, Carly couldn't help but get up early. She loved Christmas, and as she looked outside a huge smile grew across her face. "Merry Christmas baby," Ted whispered as he wrapped his muscular arms around her trim waist.

"Merry Christmas," she exclaimed as she leaned back and kissed Ted's cheek. "Look outside! It's snowing! I love it when its a white Christmas."

Just then, they both heard Alex start to wake up, and went to get him from his room. "Merry Christmas buddy!" Carly exclaimed as she kissed the infant's cheek.

"I bet Santa brought you alot of cool stuff and left it under the tree," Ted said as he took Alex after Carly changed him.

"Do you think we went overboard with him? I mean he's only a month old," Carly said as they all went into the living room and sat in front of the tree.

"Carls, this is his first Christmas..."

"That he isn't going to remember," Carly interrupted. She then giggled as Alex wrapped his tiny fist around her finger and he gazed at the lights. Ted then brought all of his presents closer and started opening them.

Within a few minutes, some clothes and lots of toys and even a rocking horse that he won't use at least for another year were all unwrapped. "Well, I guess we should all start getting ready. Mom and Dad and everyone will be here soon," Ted said as he started throwing away the wrapping paper.

"What about my other half of my gift?" Carly asked hopeful.

Ted chuckled. "Not yet!"

A couple hours, the house was filled with Ted Sr. and Jan, Brett and Jill, and Mike and Christy. "This is a terrific breakfast!" Jill exclaimed.

"Thank you very much!" Carly said with pride. It was the first time she had cooked for a large number of people, and glad it all worked out. "So, Jill, what did you get for Christmas?"

"I got a beautiful diamond necklace. How about you Christy?"

"I got some of my favorite Victoria Secret lotions and perfume," Christy replied.

"I love Victoria Secret lotions!" Carly exclaimed. As the girls continued to gossip, Mike, Ted and Brett couldn't help but chuckle. "So...did Carly like the ring?" Brett asked.

"Shhh! I haven't given it to her yet. I decided to wait until everyone was here to give it to her."

Soon breakfast was over, and everyone crowded around the Christmas tree. Carly chuckled at all the toys Alex received, and happen to glance at Ted when he got up from his seat. "Ok guys, there is one last present, and its for Carly," he said as he started looking under the tree.

"Yay, my other half of my gift!"

"What else did you get?" Christy asked.

"Umm...some lotions and spray and a gift certificate to a day spa," she replied as Ted walked closer to her. She purposely left out the black nightie that was now in the dresser-Ted's parents didn't need to know that.

"Merry Christmas Carly," Ted said as he handed her the small gift bag. Carly smiled as she handed Alex to his dad, and when she opened the bag, she instantly saw the small jewelery box. "Ooh its some kind of jewelry!" she exclaimed as she winked at Ted.

When she opened the tiny box, her jaw dropped to the ground. "Oh my God! Ted its beautiful!"

"It's a Mother's ring," he explained as he took the ring and placed on her right middle finger. "As you can see, there is the November and May birthstones at the top and our names. Right underneath is Alex's name with another November birthstone. If we ever have another baby, their birthstone and name can be easily added."

Carly instantly wrapped her arms around Ted, but carefully considering he still had Alex in his arms. "Thank you so much," she said. "I love it and I love you."

"I love you too babe."

Late that night, after everyone had left, Ted and Carly laid exhausted in their bed. "Ted, can I ask you something?" Carly asked as she rubbed her hand up and down his bare chest.

"Sure babe. You can ask me anything."

"Would you have thought at the beginning of the year that by this time we would be married and have a baby?" she asked as she glanced up at Ted. He smiled at her.

"Honestly...no, but I always wished that this would happen. Did you know what my new year's resolution last year was?"

"What?"

"It was to quit being a pussy, and finally tell you how much I love you."

Carly grinned as she scooted herself up to lay her head in the crook of Ted's neck. "What's your new years resolution for this year?"

"To make you happy. And to be the best father I possibly can."

"Well, in my opinion, I would say that you've already accomplished that," she said as Ted leaned down for a long soft kiss.