A/N: I am so sorry that you didn't get an update last weekend. Life suddenly became so hectic! I haven't actually spent a night at home this week so I've had no way of getting this to you! However, to make it up to you, I will post the next chapter tomorrow and then the following one the weekend. I'll try not to let life take over next weekend for you!

December, Friday 25th

Addison placed soft kisses all over Pete's face and down his neck before back up again as he slept peacefully by the side of her. He began to stir and mumbled slightly before he pulled her closer to him again. She smiled softly and kissed him tenderly on the lips.

"Hmm." Pete tightened his arms around her and slowly began to kiss her back.

"Merry Christmas, baby." she whispered into the kiss.

"Merry Christmas." he whispered back and smiled softly against her lips.

"It's time to open our presents." Addison slowly pulled back and sat up.

"Is it?" Pete gave a yawn.

"Yes." She smiled.

"Go on then." he mumbled and closed his eyes again.

"Noooo, you have to come too." She tugged on his arm.

"I'm sleeping." he whispered. "You'll have to carry me."

"You're too heavy for me to carry. Babe, come on." Addison tugged on his arm again.

Pete smiled and pulled her closer again. "Only because I love you so much."

"I hope you're a lot easier to get up when our child bounces in on Christmas morning." Addison looked down at him.

"Hmm, shush." He smiled and placed a kiss on her lips. She softly kissed him back before she stood up from the bed. Pete sighed and looked at her before he sat up.

"Come on, you'll love your presents." She smiled and pulled on a silk dressing gown and tied it around her body.

"I hope so." He got up and pulled on a shirt before he walked into the living room. Addison knelt down in front of the Christmas tree before she pulled out some presents and handed them to Pete. "For me?" Pete smiled and sat down next to her.

"For you." She smiled back. "From Sam and Nae." He nodded before he slowly began to unwrap the present. Addison reached under the tree again before she pulled out a present for herself.

"For lonely hours without your wife. Merry Christmas." Pete raised an eyebrow as he read the card. Addison frowned and looked up at him. He pulled the wrapping paper open and smirked as he saw the calendar they got him.

"What is it?" she asked curiously.

"A calendar." He smirked.

"A calendar? Of what?" she reached out or it.

"Men things."

"Men things?" She frowned. "What men things? Let me see."

"It's my present." Pete grinned.

"What is on that calendar that I'm not allowed to see?"

"You are allowed to see." He rolled his eyes before he handed it to her. Addison took it from him and looked at it before she frowned. There was a naked, sweaty woman on the cover, posing for the camera with a lustful look in the eye.

"Well, at least mine are real." Addison commented before she handed it back to him.

"You think they're fake?" Pete looked down at the women's breasts.

"They are so fake."

Pete nodded before he turned the page and looked at the January model.

"They're all fake." She commented and watched him.

"Those don't look fake."

"Believe me, they are fake."

"How do you know?"

"I know what real and fake breasts look like."

"I think I do, too."

"Oh really?" She raised an eyebrow. "They are all fake."

"I don't think they are."

"Okay then." She sighed. Pete nodded and turned another page. Addison picked up her present from Sam and Naomi and began to open it. He looked at the first three pictures before he closed the calendar again and put it back down. Addison smiled as she pulled out the new book she wanted. Pete looked at her before he reached for another present. They opened all their presents bar the ones from each other.

"Want mine now?" He grinned.

"Yeah." She smiled softly. Pete smiled before he reached under the tree and handed her his present. Addison took it from him and carefully began to unwrap it. He watched her nervously as she looked down at the box with the designer brand on it. She titled her head to the side slightly and opened it before she unwrapped the tissue paper inside to reveal the dress. It was the one she had been looking at for ages but she was too stingy to actually buy it for herself. A small gasp left her lips as she pulled it out of the box.

"Do you like it?" Pete looked at her.

"I love it, thank you." She smiled softly and leaned forward to kiss him. Pete smiled and kissed her back. "Thank you." Addison whispered.

"I'm glad you like it."

"I love it."

"Good."

Addison smiled and looked at her new dress.

"I hope it fits."

"I'll try it on later."

"Okay." He nodded.

"Want yours now?" She smiled.

"Yes."

Addison reached under the tree before she pulled his presents out and gave it to him.

"Thank you." He smiled before he began to unwrap it. She smiled and watched his face for his reaction. "It's huge." Pete said as he took off the paper. Addison grinned as he reached the box. His eyes widened slightly as he looked down at it. "A flat screen?"

"You keep saying you want a new TV."

"Because ours is tiny." He grinned.

Addison rolled her eyes and smiled. "Well, now you have a new one."

"Thank you, babe." He smiled widely and leaned forward to kiss her.

"Open the box." she whispered into the kiss. Pete grinned and pulled away slowly before carefully opened it. Addison watched his face as he pulled the material from out of the box. He let his fingers trail over the lacy material and a smirk spread across his lips as he looked at the negligee.

"Do you like it? I hope it's your size."

"Very funny." He rolled his eyes at her. Addison grinned before she kissed him again. Pete kissed her back and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer.

"Do you like it?"

"Mhm." He nodded. "Very."

"I'm glad." She grinned.

"Can't wait to see you in it."

"Tonight, babe, tonight."

Pete gave a sigh and pulled back. "Well, I've got my new calendar till then."

"We have to have lunch with your family."

"I know."

"You have something to look forward to." She smiled.

"I do." He nodded.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

Addison smiled and kissed him again.

"I think making love under the Christmas tree is very romantic." he whispered.

"You do?" she smiled. "Would you like to make a tradition?"

"Yeah." He nodded. Addison leaned forward and kissed him again. Pete closed his eyes and kissed her back tenderly. She ran her hands over his chest before she pulled his shirt off. He smiled softly and pulled on the belt of her silky grown as he returned his lips to hers. Addison grinned before she pushed his boxers off his hips.

"I thought there's no time for love making." Pete smiled.

"We can make time."

"Well then." He grinned and slid her silky grown off her body. Addison smiled widely and pulled him down onto the floor with her. Pete continued to kiss her as he lay half on top of her and let his hands wander over her body. She ran her fingers through his hair and let herself melt into his touch. His fingers trailed over her soft skin, touching all the right places.

"Make love to me, Pete." she whispered.

"Hmm, anything for you."

Addison smiled before their bodies joined as one and they made love under the tree.

Two hours later, Pete and Addison got out of the car in front his parent's house, ready to have Christmas lunch with them. They linked hands as they made their way up the front steps and rang the doorbell.

"Hey you two." Pete's sister smiled at them as she opened the door. "You're late."

"Is that Pete and Addison?" Clara called from the kitchen. "They're late."

"Just told them." Lindsey called back. "God knows what they spent the morning doing." Addison smiled at the comment and looked up at her husband.

"Lindsey." Pete rolled his eyes before he looked down at his wife and smiled back at her.

"What? We all know what you're like, Pete."

"I'm glad."

"Mum wants to see you in the kitchen."

Pete nodded and kept hold of Addison's hand as they made their way into the kitchen.

"You're late." Clara pointed a wooden spoon at them.

"I know, I'm sorry, mum." Pete nodded again.

"You were meant to be here half an hour ago."

"We spent a little too much time unwrapping presents." he apologised.

"Yeah, yeah, go and help your father."

Pete sighed and looked down at Addison before he let go of her hand and went to help Richard.

"Do you need some help?" Addison asked her mother-in-law.

"It's alright, you don't have to."

"I don't mind."

"You could get glasses from the cupboard there." Clara pointed and smiled softly. Addison nodded before she got glasses from the cupboard and placed them on the big table in the dining room. "How are you, honey?" Clara asked as she continued to prepare the food. "Are you and Pete doing okay? He treating you well?"

"We're great." Addison smiled softly. "Yes, he's treating me well."

"Good." Clara smiled at her. "What did you get for Christmas then?"

"He bought me this beautiful dress that I've been looking at for a while."

"He's pretty good at presents, isn't he?"

"He really is." Addison smiled. Clara smiled softly and nodded. "What did Richard buy you?"

"A new pair of golden earrings and a matching necklace." Clara smiled.

"Wow. Now I know where Pete gets it from."

"I know. Richards always makes amazing presents."

"You're lucky to have him." Addison smiled softly.

"I really am. He's lucky to have me too though." Clara smiled.

"You're both really lucky. You have amazing children as well."

"Oh they're not always that amazing." Clara joked. "But we love them."

"Is it hard being a parent?"

"It is at times." She nodded. "But it's all worth it." Addison nodded and watched her mother-in-law. "I can't wait to have grand children." Clara smiled and glanced at Addison. "Any chance to get some any time soon?"

"I don't know about soon but you will get grandchildren." Addison smiled.

"Good." Clara grinned. "Have you talked with Pete about it yet?"

"We talked briefly and we both want kids at some point."

"Really?" Clara looked at her surprised. "And I was afraid I'd never get grandchildren from Pete."

"Why's that?" Addison looked back at her curiously.

"Well, he was everything but the family type of guy before he married you."

Addison nodded. "He's never said he doesn't want children."

"I'm really glad." Clara smiled softly.

"You don't think he won't want any, do you?"

"Well he said to you he wants some, didn't he?"

"Yeah, he did." Addison nodded. "He said that he doesn't want it to be just us."

"Then I guess he wants children." Clara smiled softly. Addison smiled as well and leaned against the counter. "Have you thought about what to do for your anniversary yet?" Clara looked at her.

"Maybe go away for the weekend I was thinking."

Clara nodded and smiled at her daughter-in-law.

"Mum, is lunch nearly ready?" Lindsey asked as she walked into the kitchen.

"Yeah, you can get your brothers and your father."

"Okay." She nodded and left the kitchen. Clara smiled and began to carry the food to the table. Addison helped her mother-in-law before everyone sat down at the table. Edward and Clara were sat on each end of the table with the kids in between and Pete and Addison next to each other.

"This s brilliant, Clara." Addison smiled at her.

"I'm glad you think so." Clara smiled back.

"I do. I know where Pete gets it from now."

"Is he spoiling you with his cooking skills?" Richard smiled softly.

"He does all the cooking." Addison smiled. "I'm not allowed to cook." Richard smiled and shook his head at his son slightly. "I don't mind though. I like Pete's cooking."

"You love my cooking." Pete corrected her.

"I'm sorry, I love your cooking." She looked at him. Pete smiled and placed a quick kiss on her lips before he continued to eat. Lindsey rolled her eyes at them as she ate. He smirked as he looked at his sister but didn't say anything.

"You've gone soft." she commented.

"I wouldn't call it soft."

"Oh, you are." Lindsey nodded.

"It's called love, Linds."

"You've gone soft. You never used to believe in love." She pointed out.

"Because I've never really been in love."

"You've gone soft."

Pete just shrugged and continued to eat. Lindsey looked at him and continued to eat as well. "Why didn't you bring Rachel, Brian?" Pete looked at his older brother.

"She's with her parents." Brian shrugged.

"Oh." He nodded.

"They wanted time as a family."

"That's too bad." Clara commented.

"I'm seeing her tomorrow so it's okay." Brian looked at his mother.

"I see." Clara nodded.

"What are you two doing tomorrow?" Richard looked at Pete and Addison.

"Christmas dinner with Addison's parents."

"That reminds me." Clara looked at them. "I was thinking of having a big party on New Year's so your family is invited, Addison. It'll be nice to have all the family together now that we're one."

"Who else is going to be there?" Pete looked at his mother.

"Sam and his family and his new girlfriend. People like that."

"Oh, okay, good." He nodded. Clara smiled and continued to eat.

"Do you think your brother will be there Addison?" Lindsey looked at her sister-in-law.

"Probably." Addison nodded. "He never says no to a party." Lindsey nodded as well and looked back down at her food. Addison smiled as they all finished eating. Some of them helped Clara cleaning away before they moved into the living room.

"This is nice." Addison whispered to her husband.

"Glad you think so." Pete smiled softly. She smiled back before she leaned up and kissed him. He placed a hand on her cheek and kissed her back softly.

"I love you."

"And I love you." he whispered. Addison grinned before they enjoyed Christmas day with Pete's family.