Allistor opens the door and peers inside the darkness of a room nearly untouched in five years, "Damn." He whispers as he turns on the light finding most of his brother's and late sister in law's things still all over the room as if both were still there. He throws his bag on the bed and looks around for a moment before walking back out quickly and closing the door. The man now remembers why he always sleeps on the couch…but just this once he'll take the room. "Alright Lads what do you want for dinner?" He asks walking back down the stairs to see the boys now watching a slightly more mature movie, "What the hell are you guys watching?"

Feli moves closer to Alfred clinging to his arm, "Ve…Seven…and why are we watching this?"

"Cause it's awesome…but," Gilbert snickers slightly, "Don't open the box you so don't want to know what's in the box."

Toris leans back slightly confused, "I still don't get it he only killed those he thought committed 'sins' so why kill the woman?"

"And why are we watching this?" Matthew asks shaking his head, "It's not very Christmas-y."

Gilbert shrugs before changing the channel to another Christmas movie, "Better Birdie?" When Matthew rolls his eyes Gilbert laughs. "Aw come on Birdie at least I'm not singing carols this year."

Now Alfred lets out a laugh, "Yeah Dude that's true."

Allistor smiles for a moment unsure when the last time he's seen his nephews this happy, "Okay Lads what are we having for dinner?"

"Well I'm not really hungry…" Alfred starts as Matthew shoots him a worried look, "But I know we have some chicken in the fridge."

Feli stands up, "And I could always make pasta."

"Lads I was talking about take out." Allistor shakes his head, "I know a few places still open." He says walking into the kitchen to find a menu.

It's only when their uncle is out of earshot does Matthew turn to his brother, "Alfred, are you okay?"

"Dude I'm fine." Alfred gives him a small smile, "My stomach's just doing flips again and I don't want to repeat last night is all."

Toris and Feli turn concerned, "What happened last night?"

"I just got a little sick is all," Alfred shakes his head feeling the small group eyeing him carefully, "but guys I'm fine okay?"

While they nod they know he's lying, "Okay bro but maybe you should go to bed early tonight." Matthew says as his brother lets out a playful whine, "I mean it Al."

"Fine." Alfred slides down into the couch as Allistor walks back in, "So what are we having Uncle?"

"Well…the only place opens seems to be an Italian restaurant." Allistor answers as Feli grins, "So it's going to be pasta."

"See pasta." Feli sings out as his friends shake their heads letting out a light chuckle at his simple delight.

"Yeah Dude pasta."

Alfred finally crawls into bed after saying goodnight to his friends to hear the door behind him creak open, "Mattie…I swear my stomach was doing flips. I'm keeping my promise."

"I know you are Alfie." The older twin sighs as he closes the door, "Why do you think Uncle Allistor isn't wasted yet?"

"Um…well I know he yelled at Dad earlier so maybe that has something to do with it…" He moves over so his brother can slide in next to him, "He could be just tired of Dad's shit and he doesn't want to get drunk this year."

Matthew nods slowly, "That could be it…but also I don't think Dad brought him any this year." He thinks back sure that certain package didn't arrive like it always did in the past.

While both are thinking it only Alfred asks it out loud, "What makes this year so special? I mean…Dad won't…come home this year would he?" His voice cracks slightly as Matthew wraps him in a hug, "Mattie?"

The older twin gives him a gentle smile, "I don't know Al…he might but he also could have simply forgotten." He doesn't want to admit that the thought crossed his mind even as futile as it seems. "And besides…you should be thinking about your upcoming date little brother."

Alfred fakes a groan knowing his brother just simply wanted to change the subject, "It's not for a few days and…um" He feels his face growing a light red, "It's not like it's going to um lead to anything." He looks away trying to hide his red face, "It's just a first date. No big deal right?"

Matthew can't help but let out a small laugh, "Yeah Al it's no big deal."

"Dude don't laugh! When was the last time you went on a date?"

Matthew shakes his head, "Three weeks ago and I'm sorry Alfred." He gives his brother a warm smile, "If you want me and Gil can give you some advice."

"Advice for what?" Alfred's face turns a bright red, "I'm not kissing her on the first date. I want to go have a nice um…dinner, see the ball drop and um…" He covers his head in his blankets, "Mattie!"

Matthew shakes his head as he tries not to laugh, while he's causally dated he knows this will be his brother's first real date. "It will be fine Al in fact me and Gil will be at the ball drop too." He hears Alfred let out a light moan as he wraps him in a hug, "You'll do great little brother and you know what?" Matthew looks over at the clock and smiles.

For a moment Alfred pops his head out from under the covers, "What?"

"Merry Christmas Alfie."

Alfred gives him a big smile as Matthew curls up next to him, "Merry Christmas Mattie."