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-December 25, 2012-
"Merry Christmas," Mark said with a smile, leaning over and kissing Lexie good morning.
"Merry Christmas," Lexie said with a grin.
Mark glanced at the clock. "I'd say we have five minutes, tops." He said with a chuckle.
"I love Christmas," Lexie said with a smile.
"Me too," Mark agreed. "But I already have everything I've ever wanted." He grinned and gently tucked a piece of Lexie's hair behind her ear.
"So do I," Lexie grinned, fiddling with her engagement ring.
They were interrupted by Sofia's shriek. "It's Christmas!" She yelled excitedly as she ran into Mark and Lexie's room and jumped up on their bed.
"Get up! Get up!" She yelled, jumping up and down.
Mark grabbed Sofia and began to tickle her.
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Later that morning they sat in Callie and Arizona's living room. It was filled with wrapping paper from Sofia's countless presents.
The four adults were clad in pajamas, housecoats, and slippers. They sipped coffee as they watched Sofia open her last few presents.
"Pancakes are ready!" Mark exclaimed proudly from the kitchen. He brought plates over to Callie and Arizona who were sitting on one couch.
He walked back to the kitchen and got plates for him and Lexie. He sat down next to her on the couch.
"Here you go," Mark said with a grin, handing Lexie her plate.
"I love your pancakes," Lexie said with a smile, grinning and taking a big bite.
"That's not the only thing of mine you love," Mark said with a smirk.
"Mark!" Lexie exclaimed, slapping his arm and glancing at Sofia.
"I couldn't resist," He said with a chuckle.
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"Mark, you missed the turn," Lexie said. They were on the way to Meredith and Derek's for Christmas dinner. Meredith had insisted on hosting Christmas dinner in her and Derek's dream house.
"I know, I just wanted to make a little stop first." Mark said with a grin. "Put this on," He said, handing her a blindfold.
"Mark?" She asked confused, as she tied it around her eyes.
"Just relax, we'll be there soon," Mark said with a chuckle, placing her hand in his.
Soon they had arrived at the destination. Mark wheeled Lexie out; she could tell she was on snow covered grass.
"Mark, what are you doing?" She asked with a laugh.
"Just be patient, I'll be right back," Mark kissed her and walked off.
"Mark?" Lexie called after several minutes.
"I'm back, calm down," Mark said with a chuckle. He placed something in her lap. Something warm and fuzzy and squirmy.
Mark removed Lexie's blindfold. She looked down to see a puppy in her lap.
"Mark, I don't understand…" She said softly.
"Well…" He said, keeling down in front of her. "Your therapy is going extremely well. You can stand and take a couple steps with assistance and your physical therapist said you should be able to walk unassisted within the next year. Your physical therapist also suggested that a dog might be good for your therapy."
"Thank you," Lexie said with a grin, patting the puppy. It began to lick her face.
"That's not all," Mark said.
"What?" Lexie asked him, looking up.
"Oh, Mark…" She said breathlessly. In front of her was the most beautiful house she had ever seen, covered in a thick layer of snow.
"You like it?" He asked her with a grin.
"I love it…" She said softly. "But what about Sofia?" She asked suddenly.
"Callie and Arizona are buying a house a block away. Meredith and Derek are only about five minutes away." Mark said proudly, looking at the house.
"Does she have a name?" Lexie asked, looking down at the dog.
"Nope, I decided to leave it up to you," Mark said with a grin.
"How about Sadie?" Lexie asked after thinking for a minute.
"I think she looks just like a Sadie," Mark said with a smile. He glanced at his watch. "We better go. We can come back to the house later." He said.
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That night Mark and Lexie were back in their apartment. Sadie was asleep in Lexie's lap.
"Best Christmas ever." Lexie said with a smile, petting her puppy.
"Best Christmas yet," Mark pointed out.
"True…" Lexie said with a grin.
Mark grinned at Lexie. The lights from their Christmas tree cast a glow on her face.
He pinched her.
"Ow! Mark! What was that for?" Lexie asked, flinching.
"Just making sure this isn't a dream!" He said.
"You're supposed to do that to yourself!" Lexie responded, pinching him back.
"If this is a dream, I never want to wake up," Mark said pulling Lexie close.
"I love you, you big cheese ball," Lexie said with a laugh, kissing him.
"I love you too," Mark said.
Lexie leaned her head against Mark's chest, looking at their Christmas tree, her fingers gently threading through Sadie's hair.
Christmas was definitely her favorite holiday.
