A/N: Finally I thought of something! Really, I think I had a really bad chase of writer's block.

The next day started quite different to the night before. In fact, the couple were woken by their two sons jumping up and down on the bed they had once all been soundly asleep on together.

"Daddy, Mommy wake up!" Little Lenny shouted as the adults tried to nuzzle back down into the covers.

"Yeah, 'cause it's CHRISTMAS EVE!"

Connie turned to Lino with sleepy eyes and yawned. "Who needs an alarm when ya got these two?"

Lino laughed at his wife's comment before slowly sitting up in order to signal to the boys he didn't need anymore 'waking up'.

"Alright, Alright, I'm up, I'm up. Why don't you two make yourselves useful and go down to the main dinning hall to fix breakfast?" the Don suggested.

Without another word, the two siblings raced out of the bedroom. When Lino turned back to Connie, she seemed to be in deep thought.

"What?" Lino asked with suspicion.

"It's not Christmas day, so why are their in such a rush this morning? I mean, usually we're dragging them out of bed!"

Don Lino thought for a moment, and then, his face changed as if he'd thought of something he'd forgotten a long time ago.

"The Nativity! Their performing for the service tomorrow… which means we also have to get up to drop 'em off." He sighed inwardly.

"Well let's just hurry up and get it over and done with…"

"Get prepared for tomorrow" Connie commented as she got into bed. They whole day seemed to have dragged for the husband and wife. The rehearsals for the production were fine for the kids; unfortunately, the adults were told they would have to stay, as the church was apparently unable to provide a child minding service. Another obstacle was caused by the fact that neither Frankie nor Lenny wanted their parents to see their play until Sunday, so the two had to wait on the other side of the church. Yep, that's right, CHURCH.

Connie has quite devoted, and also wanted her boys to see at least a glimpse of religion before they became adults. Lino was fine with it; only he hated having to come down in his working time. Especially when they had to do last minute shopping… also leading to another dilemma.

Obviously, because they had to wait until the rehearsals were over, they had to take both Frankie and Lenny Christmas shopping with them. Luckily, there was a large toy section for them to play with, so the two could shop in peace without the worry of one of them seeing an early Christmas present.

"What a day Connie, what a day," Lino sighed exhausted. And with that, both husband and wife fell within deep slumber, indeed preparing them self for the next day.

As if expected, both parents woke up at the same time from the sound of shouting... unsurprisingly getting closer to their room.

"It's CHRISTMAS!" Their sons both hollered together.

Lenny went over to his mother and nudged her gently to get her attention.

"Mommy, when do we get to open our pres'ies?" He asked her sweetly. Connie had to take a few moments to understand what Lenny's last word was. After all, he did have a hard time pronouncing words... Or so that's what her parenting books stated.

Connie smiled down at her son and picked him up gently.

"Now, now honey. You know we don't open our presents until after Christmas dinner." She soothed to him, as he was beginning to show signs of displeasure. "Besides, you've got to show me you and your brother's performance, so go get ready OK?"

Lenny's disappointment seemed to fade in an instant as he quickly swam off to get ready. Connie smiled as he disappeared out of sight, and decided to follow her son's antics by getting ready for the day ahead.

"Frankie, Lenny! Don't just run off I have to check with Auntie Doris where your places are" Connie said as the boys ran into the church.

"Honey fugetaboutit" Lino soothed as the brothers' abandoned them at the entrance.

"They know where they gotta go, so me and you can get a good seat, okay?"

Reluctantly, Connie nodded and the two proceeded in finding a good seat for the service. Pretty soon, everyone started arriving and the service began to take place. Reverend Smith, who was a kind middle aged leopard shark, stepped up to the podium.

"Welcome all to our annual Christmas service. The children of the church will take us through the journey of Christ, so please, enjoy the efforts of our little stars." He told the congregation.

And with that the play began. After the first fifteen minutes of seeing Frankie as Joseph, Lino could only wonder where little Lenny was or what he was portraying.

He nudged Connie and whispered,

"Hey, where's Lenny anyway?"

Connie was about to speak, until Lino's question was answered for him.

"Hark, there's the angel!" One of the sharks dressed as a Shepard pointed to the roof. Both Connie and Lino had the shock of their lives.

Descending down at a steady pace was Lenny, dressed as the cutest little angel costume you could ever see. To his parents surprise, he was handed a microphone as music began to play softly in the background.

"Mommies and daddies always believe,

That their little angels are special indeed

And that you could grow up to be anything

Who would imagine a king?

A shepherd or a teacher is what you could be,

Or maybe a fisherman out on the sea

Or maybe a carpenter building things

But who could imagine a king?

It was so clear when the wise men arrived

And the angels were singing your name

That the world would be different 'cause you were alive

That's what heaven stood still to proclaim

One day an angel said quietly

That soon he would bring something special to me

And of all the wonderful gifts he could bring,

Who could imagine, who could imagine

Who could imagine a king?"

After the song was performed, also indicating the end of the service, there was so much clapping, the roof could have been blown off. Still a little stunned by Lenny's singing, Connie and Lino had definitely clapped the longest and hardest.

"What did you think of our show?" Frankie said as they swam towards their parents as they were leaving.

"You were both truly amazing!" Connie exclaimed hugging them.

Lino smiled "I don't think I've ever been so proud of you guys" he added onto his wife's praise. Suddenly there was a look of confusion plastered over his face.

"But there's one thing I don't quite understand..." He started, "The song would have sounded as if it were for Mary, so even though you were the angel, why were you singing that particular song?"

After staring at one another, Lenny and Frankie started laughing hysterically, while their parents could only give them a strange look. Finally, the laughter subsided and Lenny spoke:

"Well, you know Mimi and how she Mary? She was kinda afraid to do it in front of all doe's people, so I said I'd do it for her" he answered blushing lightly.

Lino smiled at his son with pride.

"That was a good thing you did there kid. Very gentlemen like."

And with that, the family swam home to enjoy their Christmas.

"WOW! Thank you daddy!" An excited Lenny said as he unwrapped his new colouring book. The family had spent the time to open their presents after their Christmas dinner, and so far, everyone had opened theirs except for Connie. Lino cleared his throat.

"Boys, it's time" he beckoned to Frankie and Lenny. The two quickly got the message and rushed off. Connie turned to look at her husband with suspicion.

"What are you up to?" She smirked.

"You'll see my dear, you'll see."

And just as he said that, the brothers came swimming back in with a present almost as big as Lenny.

"Merry Christmas Mom!" They chorused.

Dumb folded, Connie unwrapped the gift to find a beautiful pink pearled wristwatch. After modelling the item, she motioned for her boys for a hug.

"Thank you so much, it's beautiful!" She said as she hugged and kissed.

"Merry Christmas from me too honey" Lino cut in, taking a box from behind him. Connie looked as if she would shed tears.

"Oh, you shouldn't have!" She said. Non the less, she loosened the violet bow and opened her gift. There inside, lay a stunning blue pendant necklace, with words that made Connie spill a few tears:

"Together Forever, Connie and Dalmazio Lino."

"Oh D, thank you, so, so much. I love you." She smiled.

In return Lino gave her a light kiss and a big hug, much to their sons' disgust.

"Goodnight you two!" Connie called to her sons. "And no staying up to play with your gifts!"

While Connie went to settle down for bed, Lino went to say goodnight to the boys.

"Okay, you heard what ya mother said, lights out." He ordered.

"Daddy," Lenny questioned. Lino turned from Frankie. "Yes son?" He replied.

"What's da best Christmas s, s, surprise you ever gotted?"

Lino could only smile at Lenny's question as it brought back happy memories, but also because even he, the great don of the great whites found his son's broken speech adorable.

"How 'bout I tell you two 'bout it?" He offered seeing their faces light up.

"Well, it was after me and ya ma got hitched..."

"I just can't believe it's going to be our first Christmas together!" Connie said excited as she and Lino hung decorations from the Christmas coral.

It had been just over ten months since the two had tied the knot and they were preparing for spending the day with family.

Finally all the colourful decorations were hung on the coral. Lino took the opportunity to look upon their fine work.

"I think we did pretty good" Lino commented to Connie as she placed the little angel on top of the coral. Her face suddenly changed as if she were having some sort of nausea.

"Hey, you alright?" Lino asked with concern. As quickly as it came, her face returned to normal.

"Yeah, think it was that fish stuffing we had earlier" she laughed it off. "Well bathroom's calling." And with that, Connie swam off.

"That's the fourth time this week Luca..." Lino said as Luca the octopus swam up next to him.

"Well boss, that stuffing was pretty funny. I mean, all day today I've havin' to go-"

"Luca, please" Lino cut him off. " I don't need to know of your... personal health issues."

When Connie returned from the bathroom, it was a if nothing had ever happened. All good cheer went on through the whole night, until finally, Connie and Lino were the only ones left in the dinning room.

"You were even more happy go lucky than usually Connie." Lino said as they sat at table. Connie smile became even bigger. Now Lino was really confused.

"Okay C what is it?"

"Consider this my Christmas present to you" Connie said as she beckoned Lino to come closer. Receiving the hint, Lino swam round to her side and laid his head upon hers.

"I'm pregnant," she whispered. Startled by his wife's news Lino quickly lifted his head up from his resting place and looked her in the eye.

Lino took his fin and laid it upon her stomach. He imagined he felt small movements, even though he knew it was far to early for that.

"How, how long have you known?" He managed to stutter out, still looking her in the eyes.

"I knew from three months ago. I didn't have that morning sickness though. In fact I took it into consideration when you asked if I'd put on a little weight" she answered with a giggled.

Lino blushed at his wife's humour.

"But honey, why didn't you tell me bout' dis?" Looking a little hurt.

"Well, being so near to Christmas, I thought we'd both benefit from an unexpected gift. So, happy Christmas Lino" Connie said.

"This is the best Christmas surprise I've ever had, and the best thing that's happened to me is you C."

And with that, the two shared a passionate kiss under the dangling mistletoe.

When Lino finished the story, Frankie had long fallen asleep, while Lenny had enjoyed the end of the story and appeared to be quite drowsy.

"Nice storwie daddy, goodnight." Lenny said as he drifted into sleep.

Lino tucked the blankets over him and Frankie, and turned the night light on. As he stepped out into the corridor, Connie appeared with something behind her back.

"Merry Christmas dear" she said as she pulled mistletoe from behind her.

Merry Christmas Hun" and with that, a silent kiss was exchange between them.

A/N: So sorry about the long wait! To treat you guys I made an extra long chapter for y'all. It was meant for Christmas but I got a little busy. In case anyone's wondering about the song, it's from The Preacher's Wife (1996) 'Who would Imagine a King." Happy New Year everyone!