New Directions: The Next Generation

by singmealullaby56

So the year is 2035, and all of the New Direction's have found their way back to where it all began: Lima, Ohio. But they haven't come back by themselves, oh no, they came back with their kids! How will their children go through their high school years at McKinley? With drama, friendship, love and so much more, you don't know what to predict will happen!

15. Let's Have Ourselves A Merry Christmas 2

"WHAT?!" a large group of voices shouted in shock. They were stuck in McKinley—forced to be here for more than what they bargained for.

Will tried to get everyone's attention, but with the unfortunate news they had received, he was lucky enough to get at least one person to pay attention," GUYS! Guys, let's all calm down—"he tried to say.

"—Calm down? Mr. Schue do you really think we can be calm when we're stuck in school? I can barely stand these people for a short time now I'm stuck with them!" Rowan interrupted.

Aaron rolled his eyes," Well screw you too Rowan." He said. Rowan crossed her arms and rolled her eyes.

Mr. Schue looked at all of them and sighed," Let's not make a big deal out of all of this!" Will exclaimed, getting everyone's attention," At least we're all together as a family. Its Christmas everyone! We should be happy! Sure, we're stuck at McKinley, but we're together, so instead of fighting, let's celebrate as the family we are!" Will told them all.

"I guess you're right Mr. Schue, but what do we do here? We're stuck in McKinley." Blaine said.

Will walked over to the board and wrote," Christmas: The New Directions Way". Everyone looked at him, they already had an idea of what he wanted to do," We're going to celebrate Christmas the New Directions way!" Will grinned," We're going to sing songs for this joyous occasion—even under the circumstances we've been put in. So guys, Christmas isn't going to be bad—if anything—the best one yet," Will said," Now, how about we sing something to start us off?" Will suggested.

The old New Directions plus Francesca and Jesse smiled as they nodded in agreement, whereas their children were still disappointed of being stuck in McKinley.

"Well how about we all sing and whoever wants to join in joins?" Finn suggested.

Everyone nodded in agreement as the adults whispered to each other the song they wanted to perform, some of them heading over to some of the instruments as they started playing a happy tune.

The moon is right

The spirit's up

We're here tonight

And that's enough, Finn and Rachel sang, nodding to their kids to sing along with them. And hesitantly, they joined in.

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time, the Hudson's sang together. Rachel and Finn hugging their 3 children tightly.

Puck and Quinn sang together while eyeing their children to join in, The party's on

The feelin's here

That only comes

This time of year, the 4 Puckerman children hesitantly joined in with their parents.

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time, the Puckerman's sang.

After they sang, the rest of the families decided that they should have some fun here now that they're stuck here.

The choir of children sing their song

Ding dong, ding dong

Ding dong, ding, oh, oh , everyone sang with smiles in their faces.

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time , everyone sang while they danced in the choir room.

The Evans smiled as they sang, The word is out

About the town

To lift a glass

Ah, don't look down

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time , everyone sang.

The choir of children sing their song

They practiced all year long, the old gleeks sang.

Ding dong, ding dong

Ding dong, ding dong

Ding dong, ding dong , the" next generation" sang.

The party's on

The spirit's up

We're here tonight

And that's enough, The Flanagan's sang with smiles.

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time, everyone sang.

The moon is right

The spirit's up

We're here tonight

And that's enough, The Lopez-Pierce's sang.

Everyone danced around the choir room with giggles and bright smiles, Simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Oh, Christmas time, they all finished with cheers.

Will smiled proudly," See that guys? Christmas won't be so bad after all!" Will exclaimed," Now, let's get our Christmas on!" and everyone cheered, Christmas won't be so bad after all…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Ethan sat in one of the choir room seats alone while everyone else talked and socialized with each other. Rowan's rejections had really gotten to him. He really, really liked her—heck—he thinks he loves her. But all she did was push him away. Every single time.

Ethan was so deep into thought he didn't notice Oliver take a seat next to him. Oliver chuckled as he saw his friend spaced out. He ran his hand over Ethan's face," Ethan? Hello?" Oliver questioned as he ran his hand over Ethan's face numerous times.

Ethan suddenly broke of his thoughts and looked at him," What?" Ethan questioned stupidly.

Oliver laughed," What were you thinking of?" Oliver asked, though there wasn't much to ask, he had a pretty good idea of what—or in this case—who Ethan was thinking of.

Ethan turned slightly red," Um—I—Rowan…" Ethan stuttered out, whenever she was mentioned in a conversation he would always stutter. That's just how crazy he was for Rowan.

"Ah, the fiery Latina…the one you got it bad for. When aren't you thinking of her?" Oliver joked.

Ethan half-chuckled," Yeah, I guess so." He said half-heartedly.

Oliver noticed the hint of sadness in Ethan's voice and looked at him concerned," What's wrong Ethan?" Oliver asked.

Ethan sighed in defeat," Rowan hates me. She won't even look at me or glance at me! She says I'm not worth her time and no matter how hard I try to win her over, I can't," Ethan put his hands on his face," Sometimes I just don't know what to do anymore…"

Oliver looked at his friend sympathetically," Well that sucks man, but you can't give up." Oliver told him.

"But I've already tried so many times—"

"—then try harder," Oliver replied," If you really like her, you don't let her go so easily—that's like giving up on life itself," Oliver glanced at Adara who was talking to Aaron, "When you really like someone, you go for them. And even if you die trying, at least you have the satisfaction that you tried." Oliver said, looking down sadly as he thought of how much he had hurt Adara—even if he didn't mean to. And he really didn't.

Ethan thought for a moment, Oliver's words were all true, but he just didn't want to be more heartbroken than he already was from Rowan. But he really did like her, a lot. And he knew that if he gave up, some other guy would snatch her away from him—and the last thing he wanted was to see Rowan's hand holding any other guy but his. Ethan turned to Oliver and gave him a half-smile," Thanks man, I feel a bit more determined now." Ethan told him sincerely.

Oliver smiled and gave a small nod," No problem man," Oliver stood up," Fight for her Eths." And he walked away from his friend. Oliver sighed, he was always able to give people advice on love yet he never took it himself. And he wanted to use his advice on a certain strawberry blonde but he felt like she already slipped through his fingers.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Gabe glanced at Annie and bit his lip as he played with the small box ring in his pocket. If you were thinking he's proposing, he's not—he wasn't going to pull a Finchel—he wanted to give her a promise ring. But really, he didn't know how. And Annie wasn't just any girl—she was his girl, and she deserved the best of the best. And seeing him stutter the whole time he's trying to give his gift won't help.

The senior sighed, what was he going to do? Sure, he could be romantic and stuff but Annie was different. So he didn't know what to do. Suddenly a light-bulb went off in his head; he could ask one of sisters! They knew more about romance and Annie than he ever could. So why not? But he didn't know who to exactly approach. He looked between Adrian and Rowan. Adrian was talking to the Vocal Adrenaline girl—he kept on forgetting her name. But those two looked awfully close for having a conversation. He'd have to talk to her about that. He looked at Rowan who was alone, playing on her phone. He's go bother her instead then.

Gabe stood up and walked over to Rowan," Hey sis!" he greeted a little too over-excitingly.

Rowan glanced up at him and then back at her phone," What pills were you prescribed now that has you all butterflies and rainbows?" she asked sarcastically.

Gabe rolled his eyes, typical Rowan," I need your help with something." He told her.

Rowan looked up," Who do you want me to beat up?" she asked.

Gabe chuckled and shook his head," No, not that—at least not yet…" he trailed off," Anyway, I need advice on…Annie." He replied, whispering the last part.

"Oh then you do need help," Rowan replied, motioning him to take a seat next to him and he did as so," So what do you need help in?" she asked.

Gabe rubbed the back of his neck," Well," Gabe began," I want to give Annie a promise ring," Gabe took out the velvet ring box and opened it to reveal a simple, yet beautiful diamond ring," I just don't know how to give it to her, and that's where you come in."

Rowan nodded slowly," Well on thing for sure, don't start stuttering like an idiot because then you've fucked up everything," Rowan smirked," But just tell her, she likes simplicity of things. With Annie, you don't have to go all big; she's content with the small things. So just say it and well, whatever she says, she says." Rowan told him with a small smile.

Gabe nodded and smiled thankfully and stood up to leave," Thanks Ro." He thanked her.

Rowan nodded and just when Gabe was about to leave, Rowan bit her lip and looked at him," Hey Gabe?"

Gabe stopped and turned around," Yeah?" he asked.

Rowan bit her lip nervously and fidgeted with the ends of her dress," If I like a guy, and he's really sweet—despite being a total dork—should I go for it?" Rowan asked, thinking of Ethan.

Gabe chuckled," You mean Ethan?" Gabe told her.

Rowan turned red and looked at him angrily," Who the hell told you?!" Rowan exclaimed, flipping out.

"Aaron's been telling everyone in glee how you got it bad for dancer boy." Gabe answered with a smirk.

Rowan scanned the room for Aaron and sent him an icy glare, "I'm going to skin that bastard alive!" she said through gritted teeth.

Gabe laughed," Anyway, if you like him, you should go out with him Ro." He told her.

Rowan looked down hesitantly," But what about my reputation?"

Gabe sighed," Ro, high school is temporary. Do you think in 10 years anyone would give a crap that you were one of the most popular girls? Probably not. But you and Ethan could go past high school, but if you don't take risks and stop caring about what people think, you'll never know. Like me, I could've had any popular girl I wanted, but I chose Annie because I like her. I think her and I will make it past high school. I don't care what anyone thinks of me. If I'm happy, I'm happy."

Rowan thought it over in her head and smirked deviously," When did you stop being so stupid?" she joked.

Gabe frowned," Hey! I'm smart!" he protested.

Rowan giggled and hugged her older brother," Thanks big bro."

Gabe smiled and hugged her back," No problem baby sis, oh and by the way, if you do get with Ethan, he breaks your heart, I'll break his legs."

Rowan chuckled," How sweet of you."

Gabe shrugged his shoulders," It's what I do best."

Rowan smiled, she was glad to have a big brother like Gabe. Now she knew what she needed to do. And she would have to work hard to get there.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

"Okay!" Will clapped his hands together excitingly, sure, they were stuck in McKinley, but it wasn't all that bad," So does anyone have a performance they'd like to give?" Will asked.

The choir room remained silent for a while until a hand raised high up," I do." Dorothy said.

Will grinned," Great! Take the floor Dorothy!"

Dorothy smiled softly and nodded thankfully as she took a stool and sat on it," Well in our family, we sing this every year—upon the insistence of Ellie—but it's a favorite of ours and we hope you guys enjoy it." Dorothy explained, the rest of the Smythe-Karofskys' grinned, they knew what song she was going to sing. The music started playing and Dorothy smiled softly to herself.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas, she began singing.

Let your heart be light

Next year all our troubles will be

Out of sight, Dorothy sang, glancing around the room.

So have yourself, a merry little Christmas time.

Dorothy looked at everyone, but her stare lingered longer on Grayson than anyone else in the choir room.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Make the Yule-tide gay

Next year all our troubles will be

Miles away, Dorothy sang, putting emotion to the song, her eyes once again lingering on Grayson who didn't notice her lingering stares.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas Day.

Dorothy looked down; Grayson would never notice her, Once again as in olden days

Happy golden days of yore

Faithful friends who were near to us

Will be dear to us once more, Dorothy sang.

She lifted her head back up, it was unprofessional to be looking down when performing (unless that's what you're supposed to do), Someday soon, we all will be together

If the Fates allow

Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow, Dorothy sang, her eyes lingering again on Grayson.

She sang the last line, looking directly at Grayson, So have yourself a merry little Christmas now, everyone clapped as she finished and she looked away from Grayson.

"Amazing job Dorothy on the performance! Judy Garland is surely smiling at the performance up there—may she rest in peace." Will told her.

Dorothy smiled half-heartedly as she nodded and took a seat, Ellie nudged her and Dorothy turned to her," What is it?" Dorothy asked.

Ellie sent her a look," I saw that you know." Ellie replied.

"Saw what?" Dorothy asked innocently.

Ellie opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted," Your lingering looks on…Grayson." Adeline interjected, whispering the last part. She happened to hear the conversation going on from behind.

Dorothy and Ellie turned to her and Dorothy shook her head," I did not!" she denied.

Adeline and Ellie rolled their eyes," Okay Dory…" Ellie replied.

Dory turned red," I-I guess I looked at him…" Dorothy stuttered, admitting the lingering looks on Grayson.

Adeline and Ellie shared a look," That was more than looking Dory." Adeline told her.

Dorothy turned red," Can we talk somewhere more…private? People can hear…" Dorothy told them, mostly gesturing towards Grayson and Delilah. The other two girls nodded in understanding, and the two sneakily walked out of the choir room without anyone noticing.

The 3 girls' walked in the fairly lit McKinley hallways, Ellie turned to her," So you do like Grayson don't you?" Ellie questioned.

Dorothy blushed and looked away, she didn't want to admit it, but she did. Since the moment she fell into his arms (well accidentally…), she felt a funny feeling in her stomach—butterflies. All of it, it sounded so cliché, but she felt that way. But she had to face the reality (as much as she didn't want to face it); he would never have an interest in her. She wasn't Delilah. She wasn't a blonde, pretty cheerleader who was considered the 'golden girl' of McKinley. She was anything but that. She was the Broadway-obsessed girl who lived and dreamed of being on the stage. She sighed, she wasn't that golden girl she guessed.

Ellie and Adeline looked at her sympathetically and Ellie placed her hand in Dory's shoulder," Hey sis, don't get down on that—it's Christmas Eve! And on Christmas Eve, you're anything but sad!" Ellie told her.

Adeline nodded in agreement," I agree, it's Christmas. And on Christmas you forget all your troubles and miseries for one night."

Dory smiled at Ellie and Adeline. Ellie had always been there for her, and Adeline was like a sister to her now. She was happy to have them in her life. She hugged the two girls," Thanks, it means a lot." Dorothy told them.

The two nodded," If it makes you feel any better, I got you a signed poster from Sutton Foster." Adeline said, hoping to bring the girl's mood up.

Dory's eyes widened," You didn't!" she said, a smile appearing on her face.

Adeline nodded," I think I deserve a hug—"the moment she said hug Dorothy hugged her and Adeline giggled," Wow you catch on fast…"

Dorothy laughed," Thanks guys, I feel much better now." She smiled.

"It's what we do." Ellie smiled.

Dorothy giggled," You guys won't tell anyone right?" her expression turned serious," That I like…Grayson?" she said, whispering the last part.

The two girls nodded," We won't tell a soul." Ellie said.

Adeline zipped her lips," Our lips are sealed."

Dorothy giggled, she was glad to have a sister like Ellie and a friend like Adeline that brought her up when she really needed it.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Malina and Adrian were sitting on opposite sides of each other. Nobody but Angel and Cheryl knew that these two were an item and they wanted to keep it that way—for now at least. If everyone found out, all hell would break lose.

Malina turned her head to see Adrian already looking at her; the Brazilian girl smiled and sent her a secret wink. And Adrian happily returned it.

Malina took out her phone and sent her a text, she couldn't stand this anymore. She had to be with Adrian.

Adrian's phone vibrated and she took out her phone and read the message, I can't stand this anymore! I'm going to leave the choir room. Wait a couple of minutes and then leave too. No one will notice.

-Mina ;)

Adrian chuckled and sent her a message back, Very well then Malina, if you insist so much. ;)

Malina giggled and sneakily left the choir room without anyone noticing and waited outside the choir room for Adrian.

Adrian waited a couple minutes, impatiently waiting to leave the choir room. She played with her phone and decided to stand up to go.

"Going somewhere?"

Adrian turned her head to see Cheryl with a smirk on her face; Adrian chuckled," Maybe."

Cheryl rolled her eyes and nodded her to leave," Have fun…" Cheryl winked and the oldest Hudson left the girl to go back to her girlfriend. Everyone knew they were dating but Nikki and her parents…and she felt the moment they would find out…things would get awkward.

Adrian nodded and sneakily left the choir room and suddenly felt a hand grab her wrist and lead her running into an empty classroom.

Adrian giggled," Well you're in a hurry."

"I don't want us to get caught." Malina replied.

Adrian nodded," I know, it kind of sucks though, having to hide our relationship."

Malina crossed her arms and nodded," I know, but if other people found out, it'd be a mess. And the least you and I want is more drama."

"True. But we can't keep it a secret forever. People will eventually find out." Adrian told her, sitting in one of the empty chairs.

Malina took a seat next to her," I know," she agreed," So…what do you want to do?" Malina winked.

Adrian visibly gulped," I don't know…what do you want to do?"

Malina smirked," I have a couple of ideas…"

"Oh dear lord…"Adrian thought to herself as she squirmed in her seat.

Malina only smirked, she had that kind of effect on Adrian and it made her feel sexy, and powerful. She slowly leaned closer to Adrian who was shaky and nervous.

Malina kissed Adrian softly at first. But Adrian didn't hesitate one moment to kiss back, only rougher this time. And the two found themselves in a heated make-out session. They tried to keep their moans as quiet as possible—they wouldn't want to be caught.

As Malina softly kissed Adrian's neck, she tried to contain her moans making Malina smirk," You're enjoying this aren't you Adrian?" Malina asked.

Adrian turned red and looked away," Maybe."

"I'll take that as a yes." Malina said as she went back to kissing Adrian's neck.

Adrian moaned quietly and Malina smirked, she always knew Adrian's weak spots…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adara sighed as she swung her legs while sitting down, why must she spend Christmas with Oliver here? She would be lying to herself if she said she was perfectly happy and content with Oliver not liking her. LIES! She was still feeling miserable about Oliver, and she just wished she could easily forget about him. But she couldn't.

"Hey, you okay Dara?" Aaron asked, as he stood in front of her, looking at the girl concerned. Adara looked up and shook her head, she was anything but okay. Aaron frowned and took a seat next to her," Does this involve that douche bag Oliver?" Aaron asked.

"He's not a douche bag!" Adara said defensively," But yes, it does involve him."

Aaron rolled his eyes, this girl had it bad," Don't let him get to you. You could do better, what about that Nick dude? He seems nice."

Adara blushed, she did find Nicholas cute…"He is cute but Oliver—"

"—screw Oliver! If he liked you, he wouldn't have broken your heart! If it wasn't for you who won't let me, I would 'surprise adopt' the asshole and torture his ass!" Aaron interrupted.

Adara softly chuckled, Aaron was like a second brother—equally crazy and overprotective," It's nice to know you care about me."

Aaron scoffed," That's a fucking understatement! If you were to tell me that you just committed murder—preferably on Oliver—I would be the one helping you hide the body in Orion's car and then dump the body with acid, and then clean the evidence."

Adara smirked," Okay then, I guess that means you give me permission to kill someone." Adara said.

Aaron grinned," Yup! Now, are we done moping around on Christmas Eve? Seriously, just watching you be all depressed makes me want to hide away in my room and cry while listening to Adam Lambert."

Adara smiled softly and nodded," A little yes." Aaron hugged the girl.

"That's better!" Aaron exclaimed, squeezing the girl tightly.

"Aaron…can't…breathe!" she exclaimed through breaths.

Aaron chuckled," Well what can I say? I take your breath away!" he smirked.

Adara rolled her eyes," Okay…" She replied sarcastically.

The two laughed when suddenly someone coughed to get their attention. The two turned and Aaron's face turned to bitch mode," What the fuck do you want Frankenteen 2.0?" Aaron asked.

Oliver licked his lips nervously, he just wanted to talk to Adara," I-I want to talk to Adara." He replied.

Adara looked away, she didn't. "Well she doesn't. Now turn your ass around and fuck off!" Aaron replied crossly.

Oliver sighed," Come on Adara, I just want to talk—"

"—Oliver, you do remember what school team I'm the best at right?" Aaron interrupted, Oliver nods slowly," Then you should also know how I won't hesitate to break every bone in your body, and just when you want to die, I'll drag your near lifeless body to Orion, and when he finds out what you put his little sister to, he will bring you to hell and back…so leave and spare my clothes getting stained in your blood!"

Oliver's eyes turned to sad and nodded," Okay." He turned around and he left, he really messed things up with Adara. And he thinks he can never fix them.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Nikki walked around McKinley halls, she knew where Cheryl was, and she always seemed to go to the library like it was her sanctuary. Nikki smiled at the thought of Cheryl. The blonde girl walked inside the library and spotted her girlfriend walking around the library—going from shelf to shelf.

"Hey." Nikki greeted.

Cheryl jumped and turned to her, smiling," Hey, you scared me." Cheryl replied.

"I have that type of effect on you I guess…" Nikki smirked.

Cheryl rolled her eyes playfully," So what's up?"

Nikki chuckled, Cheryl always seemed to know when Nikki had something on her mind," Well, I just wanted to tell you that I did a lot of thinking and…I'm applying to AMDA next year." Nikki said, biting her lip to wait for Cheryl's reply.

Cheryl nodded slowly and looked at her," Are you sure?" Cheryl asked.

Nikki nodded with a smile," Yeah, after the song you sang to me the other day, I know e can survive a long distance relationship—I love you way too much to ever cheat on you."

Cheryl was taken back when Nikki said she loved her," You—you love me?" Cheryl asked.

Nikki nodded," I may not show it all the time but I do. I do love you."

Cheryl blushed," I love you too." Cheryl confessed with a smile on her face.

Nikki grinned and hugged her," So why don't we head back to the choir room?" Nikki suggested.

Cheryl licked her lips," That would be fun…but I have another thing in mind…"

Nikki smirked," Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

Cheryl nodded," I think so…"

The two shared a look and grinned," Tag you're it!" Nikki poked Cheryl and made a dash for it.

Cheryl raised her eyebrow; she wanted to make out with her…not play tag. She shrugged her shoulders, oh what the heck! Cheryl giggled and went and ran after her girlfriend to play tag. Cheryl wondered who the mature one in the relationship sometimes was…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

All the guys were bobbing their heads and tapping their foot as they sang,

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

Jingle all the way;

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

Jingle all the way;

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh, all the boys sang.

The boys started dancing around the choir room and even grabbing some of the girls to dance with them.

Grayson grabbed Delilah and started dancing with her and Delilah giggled, Dashing through the snow

In a one-horse open sleigh

O'er the fields we go

Laughing all the way, Grayson sang as he smiled at Delilah. Dorothy crossed her arms and sent a glare to the couple. Ellie looked at her and giggled.

Ha! Ha! Ha!, the guys laughed.

Gabe grabbed Annie who only smiled, Bells on bobtails ring

Making spirits bright

What fun it is to laugh and sing

A sleighing song tonight! , Gabe sang

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

Jingle all the way;

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

Jingle all the way;

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh, All the boys sang.

Now the ground is white

Go it while you're young,

Take the girls tonight

And sing this sleighing song, Finn sang as he grabbed Rachel and danced with her (or at least attempted to). And Rachel laughed as she danced with him.

Sam ran over to Mercedes and pulled her to dance, Just get a bobtailed bay

Two forty as his speed

Hitch him to an open sleigh

And crack! You'll take the lead, Sam sang.

All the guys reached for their wives, girlfriends, and just all the girls in general and danced around the room.

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

Jingle all the way

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh, Oliver sang as he sent a small smile to Adara who was dancing with Orion and Aaron.

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

Jingle Jingle Jingle all the way;

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse..., Connor sang glancing at Emily who was dancing around with a huge smile on her face.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells, all the guys sang.

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

Jingle all the way

Jingle bells!, The guys finished the song and everyone cheered.

"Awesome job guys! Looks like the old New Direction guys still got it!" Will exclaimed.

Artie raised his hand, "Preach!"

Will chuckled," Great job you guys! Looks like we're all getting in the Christmas spirit!"

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Tony sat in one of the cafeteria tables, fidgeting with his hands. He just wanted to get away. There were too many people he didn't know that it freaked him out. He wished he could be more social but it was too hard for him. He couldn't—he just couldn't.

He tapped his foot and hands, making a beat. He bobbed his head as he made his beat. He always seemed to do this when he had nothing to do. He always needed to hear music. That's how passionate he was about it.

Suddenly he heard someone clapping and he jumped, immediately stopping. He looked up and saw Delilah there.

"I'm sorry! I just saw you come in here and I thought you'd like some company. That was good actually—what you did." Delilah replied nervously. She hadn't meant to scare him.

Tony nodded and remained quiet, nervously fidgeting his hands. He wasn't used to people approaching him so sudden.

Delilah looked down shyly," Do you mind if I sit with you?" she asked.

Tony shook his head and Delilah took a seat in front of him," So…" she trailed off.

Tony didn't know what to say or how to respond, he rarely talked to girls' and even though Delilah and he have been ballet partners for a while now, he still felt awkward around her.

"You were really good at your Sectionals." Delilah told him.

"Thanks," He replied quietly," You were good too."

Delilah smiled softly," Thanks."

There was an awkward silence between them and the two just sat there. Not knowing what to say next to one another.

"Well this is awkward…" Delilah said, chuckling.

Tony nodded," Yeah."

"You know, we should really stop being so awkward with each other, we've been dance partners for a while now. I think if we hung out more, we'd be amazing friends Tony." Delilah told him.

Tony couldn't agree more. But it was him who was the problem. He wasn't normal. He felt he couldn't make many friends. Other than some of the Warblers, he really didn't have many friends.

He looked at her, "You want to be friends? With me?" Tony questioned.

Delilah nodded," Why not? You're a nice guy from what I know, and it would be nice to have a friend. So what do you say, friends?" Delilah said, extending her hand with a smile.

Tony cracked a lopsided smile," I'd like that." He replied, taking her hand and shaking it.

"I'm glad because if you would've said no I would be in an awkward position right now." Delilah joked.

Tony chuckled, and the two continued talking. It felt good talking to someone new. He never really talked to anyone outside his family and the Warblers. He listened to her talk—she did most of the talking. But he started to notice something different about her. She was much thinner last time he saw her. And that was a week ago.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Aaron and Orion were leaning against the piano, looking at each other with smiles as the song began to play and Aaron winked at him and Orion winked back. Everyone bobbed their heads to the music.

Oh, the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we've no place to go

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow, Aaron sang while sending a smile to Orion.

Orion smiled back and sang, It doesn't show signs of stoppin'

And I've bought some corn for poppin'

The lights are turned way down low,

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

The two started dancing, sending smiles to each other. Everyone rolled their eyes, these two should just get together already!

When we finally kiss goodnight

How I'll hate going out in the storm

But if you really hold me tight

Then all the way home I'll be warm, the two sang together.

The fire is slowly dying

And, my dear, we're still good-byeing, Orion sang waving goodbye to Aaron who laughed.

But as long as you love me so, Aaron sang, touching his heart and Orion chuckled.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow, Aaron and Orion sang.

The two began to scat and dancing around the choir room, sending each other bright smiles.

"They should do us a favor and get together!" Rowan muttered. Many heads nodded in agreement.

Oh, the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we've no place to go

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow, Aaron sang.

Orion did a little funny dance and sang, The weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we've no place to go

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

It doesn't show signs of stoppin'

And I've bought some corn for poppin'

The lights are turned way down low,

Let it snow, the two sang.

When we finally kiss goodnight

How I'll hate going out in the storm!

But if you finally hold me tight

Then all the way home I'll be warm, the two harmonized. They were looking at each other with big smiles.

The fire is slowly dying,

And, my dear, we're still good-byeing

But as long as you love me so

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow..., they finished the song and a couple claps were heard.

"All right what the fuck? We did a pretty good job! I expect a better reaction!" Aaron exclaimed.

Nobody said anything and looked around," So no one paid attention?" Orion asked.

"I did! I recorded it all for your wedding!" Adara said, waving the flip-cam around.

Orion sent her a glare," Not funny!"

Adara giggled," It was to me!"

Rowan rolled her eyes and filed her nails," Anyway, we're used to it already."

Aaron raised his eyebrow," Used to what?"

"Your loving glances and winks! Just do us a favor and get together already!" Adara replied.

Aaron and Orion turned red in embarrassment," We're not getting together." Orion chuckled nervously.

"Sure okay!" Santana said sarcastically.

"Don't underestimate the power of Christmas!" Scotty exclaimed, Keegan smiled and kissed her cheek.

Orion and Aaron looked at each other and chuckled, they had some weird friends and family.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

After their performance, Aaron was in the auditorium, sitting on the piano bench and just thinking. The duet with Orion made him feel amazing, but it also made him realize Orion would never like him like that.

Aaron sat there thinking about Christmas and how miracles can happen on Christmas when he saw Orion walk over from behind the curtain.

Orion smiled, "Hey Aaron." Orion greeted happily.

Aaron smiled and blushed, "Hey Orion, what's up?" Aaron asked.

Orion shrugged his shoulders before sitting down next Aaron, "We were awesome during that duet." Orion said.

Aaron gave a sly smile," Yeah, I was." He smirked.

Orion laughed, he loved these moments with Aaron, but he came here for a reason, "Hey can you help me practice a song I want to sing in glee club later?"

Aaron raised an eyebrow but nodded, "Sure, what song?"

Orion handed him a set of sheet music on top of the piano. Aaron looked at the sheets and smiled, before setting them up and starting to play. Orion traveled to the center of the stage when Aaron hit the first few notes.

I'm not surprised, not everything lasts

I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track

Talk myself in, I talk myself out

I get all worked up then I let myself down, Orion sang while walking over to Aaron on the bench.

I tried so very hard not to lose it

I came up with a million excuses

I thought, I thought of every possibility, Orion sang while smiling.

And I know some day that it'll all turn out

You'll make me work so we can work to work it out

And I promise you kid that I give so much more than I get

I just haven't met you yet, Orion's sang while strolling around the piano. Aaron smiled, watching Orion dance around.

I might have to wait, I'll never give up

I guess it's half timing and the other half's luck

Wherever you are, whenever it's right

You'll come outta nowhere and into my life, Orion sang on one knee on front of Aaron, who was blushing furiously.

And I know that we can be so amazing

And baby your love is gonna change me

And now I can see every possibility, Orion sang, sending a wink to Aaron.

Somehow I know that it'll all turn out

You'll make me work so we can work to work it out

And promise you kid I'll give so much more than I get

I just haven't met you yet, he sang running to the center stage and singing to the imaginary audience.

Orion walked to Aaron while singing, They say all's fair in love and war

But I won't need to fight it

We'll get it right and we'll be united

And I know that we can be so amazing

And being in your life is gonna change me

And now I can see every single possibility, Orion sang at the now pink Aaron.

And someday I know it'll all turn out

And I'll work to work it out

Promise you kid I'll give more than I get, Orion sang slowly.

Then I get, then I get, then I get!

Oh you know it'll all turn out

And you'll make me work so we can work to work it out

And promise you kid to give so much more than I get yeah

I just haven't met you yet, he belted loudly, surprising Aaron a lot.

I just haven't met you yet

Oh promise you kid to give so much more than I get

I said love love love love love love love

I just haven't met you yet, Orion finished sitting down next to Aaron.

Aaron smiled, "What was that for?" Aaron asked.

Orion just rubbed his neck, "Now or Never." he thought. Aaron stared at him, waiting for an answer. Orion gulped and said, "You know how Christmas is all about miracles?" Aaron nodded, still not really sure where Orion was going with all this.

Orion sighed "Well it's a Christmas miracle that I could finally pull my head out of my ass and realize that...that..." Orion didn't know what to say.

Aaron looked at Orion, his green eyes full if concern "That what Oreo?"

Orion just stared at Aaron, before putting a hand on the back of his head and pulling him into a passionate kiss. Aaron's eyes widened before they closed and he just kissed Orion back with everything he had. At one point, Orion's tongue found its way into Aaron's mouth and they just started kissing more passionately. Aaron couldn't believe the guy he's liked for so long was doing this and his brain was on overload.

Orion pulled away slowly and Aaron just stood there confused "But I-you, I thought...why did? How did we?" Aaron stuttered, not knowing what to say.

Orion just pressed his forehead against Aaron's, "Aaron I'm in love with you, and I know it took me forever, but...will you be my boyfriend?"

Aaron froze for about 10 seconds, before he jumped on Orion, both of them landing in the stage floor. Aaron just started crying happy tears, "Of course I will!" Aaron exclaimed before pulling Orion into another passionate kiss.

Orion moved his hand under Aaron's tuxedo and dress shirt, feeling Aaron's hard muscles underneath. Suddenly from the auditorium seats, both of them heard, "Hey! Hands off my son!" Sam exclaimed.

Aaron and Orion both turned to see the ENTIRE new directions, their parents, Malina, Tony, Francesca, and Jesse watching them. Aaron freaked out, his eyes widened, "Hey! This isn't a peep show!" Aaron yelled.

Rowan and Santana smirked deviously and yelled "Double wanky!" the two said.

"They're like Kurt and Blaine, but HOTTER!" Santana exclaimed, everyone nodded in agreement but Kurt and Blaine who crossed their arms and pouted, though still happy to see Orion and Aaron finally together. They had suspected something going on between the two…

Adara smiled and held up her flip-cam, "I got it all on tape!"

Orion glared and ran after her, chasing Adara around the auditorium yelling, "Give back that camera you ass!"

Adara giggled, "But Oreo! It will look so good at your wedding with Aaron!" Adara tried reasoning.

Everyone kept laughing at the scene, while Mercedes and Emma just high fived and squealed, along with all the other girls (minus Izzy who wasn't there).

Yup, Christmas is the time for miracles!

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

After the very, merry, extraordinary new couple formed, some people started walking around McKinley; it was very different when it was practically empty.

Adeline walked around McKinley's hallways by herself, she was really happy for Orion and Aaron. At least their Christmas was happy. Hers was fine—don't get her wrong—but she wanted a dog so badly and her mom and Cheryl's constant no got her disappointed.

Suddenly, she heard footsteps walking closer to her. She turned around and saw Mason with his cheeky grin," Hey." He greeted.

Adeline turned back around and rolled her eyes, walking a little faster to get away from him," What do you want?" she asked, annoyed.

Mason jogged to catch up to her," I just wanted to talk." He replied.

"Why don't you call up your girlfriend and talk to her?" Adeline told him with a hint of jealousy.

Mason looked at her," Well, I don't want to talk to her," he leaned closer to Adeline," I want to talk to you."

Adeline moved away from him and kept walking," The more we talk, the more your girlfriend plots my death. So I suggest you go before I wake up tied up in an abandoned barn with Saphirra torturing me with everything in her power." Adeline replied.

Mason looked at her confusedly," Saphirra doesn't hate you." He said.

Adeline rolled her eyes," Of course she wouldn't tell you. But she told me I'm on her list so stay away from me. I don't want to be known as a harlot who broke up McKinley's perfect couple." Adeline replied.

Mason chuckled," You're not a harlot."

"Rumors can spread quickly you know, and since Saphirra is pretty popular, by the time we come back from break I'll be wearing a red 'A' on my clothing." Adeline said.

"You're just making up excuses to ignore me. That's what it's about right?" Mason questioned.

Adeline sighed," Maybe."

"Look, I'm sorry for what I did to you. I regret it completely, but I can't change the past. I'm sorry okay? I don't know how many times I have to say it, but I'm really sorry Adeline." Mason said apologetically.

Adeline crossed her arms and leaned against a locker," Do you really think a simple sorry will change anything Mason? You really hurt me. You led me on and then tore me to pieces. Do you really think that's forgivable?"

Mason shook his head," No, but it's a start."

Adeline pursed her lips and looked away," Well you're not forgiven." Adeline replied.

Mason looked disappointed but nodded," I would be surprised if you did."

Adeline nodded, "Well, nice talk. But I got to go." Adeline leaned away from the locker and started to walk away but Mason grabbed her wrist and brought her back.

"Wait." Mason stopped her.

"What?" Adeline asked.

"Sing a song for me." Mason requested.

Adeline looked at him," Why would I want to do that?"

Mason looked at her pleadingly," Please?"

Adeline sighed and nodded him to follow her, and the two walked to the surprisingly empty choir room and Adeline walked to the piano bench.

"What song?" she asked, trying to avoid his gaze.

"O Holy Night." Mason replied.

"I'm surprised you know songs like that." Adeline replied as she grabbed the sheet music and sat down on the piano bench, arranging the sheets.

Mason smiled softly," There's a lot of things people don't know about me."

Adeline pursed her lips and nodded," I agree with that." Adeline positioned her hands on the piano and started to play the first few notes. She didn't really play the piano much but she knew how to play. Only some songs though—this one being one of them. Mason watched her as he leaned against the piano.

O Holy Night the stars are brightly shining,

It is the night of our dear Savior's birth, Adeline sang softly.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining

Till He appeared and the Soul felt its worth, she closed her eyes as she sang, losing herself in the music.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Mason watched her as she sang and lost herself in the song, she was amazing. He had always found her amazing. He probably always will.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!

O night divine, the night when Christ was born; Adeline sang.

O night divine! , Adeline belted.

O night, O night divine!

Ah Ahh Ah Ah Ahh, Adeline's voice sounded so angelic at the moment, Mason watched her in awe.

Adeline opened her eyes and looked at Mason as she sang, Truly He taught us to love one another,

His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother.

And in his name all oppression shall cease

Everyone walked in and saw Adeline singing and joined in,

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,

With all our hearts we praise His holy name, Adeline sang with everyone else who smiled as she sang.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!

O night divine, the night when Christ was born; Adeline sang. Rachel smiled proudly at her daughter.

O night divine! , Adeline belted loudly.

O night, O night divine!

Oh, O night divine!, Adeline finished the song and everyone clapped.

Will smiled," Great job Adeline! Awesome way to bring in the Christmas spirit!"

Adeline smiled softly and nodded, getting up from the piano bench and walking towards Mason," What did you think?"

"You were amazing—as always." Mason replied.

Adeline nodded," Thanks."

Mason licked his lips," I heard that you're seeing someone…is that true?" he asked, he hoped it wasn't.

Adeline looked at him and then down," His name is Hayden."

Mason's eyes turned sad," O-oh. Well, I hope you're happy with him."

"I am." Adeline replied.

He nodded," Good," Adeline nods and avoids his gaze and starts to walk away," Wait, I have another question." Mason said.

Adeline turned around," What?"

"Did you get that dog you've wanted for a long time?" Mason asked.

Adeline shook her head and walked away; Mason watched her leave and sighed. He really messed things up with her. But he wanted to repay her. And he thinks he just found a way to do that.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The Henley's were sitting at the dinner table, eating quietly and having the occasional small talk that would only last about 5-10 seconds. Literally.

Izzy was bored out of her mind. This was Christmas every year with them. They'd have dinner, exchange gifts, and then go to sleep. Not like regular Christmases where you watch Christmas specials, sing carols, make gingerbread houses, etc. The only thing they had was a Christmas tree. Gregory found it a waste of time to watch Christmas specials, sing carols, make gingerbread houses, or anything considered "fun". Izzy couldn't remember the last time she sent a letter to Santa! Her dad went on and ruined it for her when she was 8 when she pissed him off and he went on to say that Santa Claus was standing right in front of her. Nice way to break a child's spirit!

Gregory looked towards his two children," So, have you guys done some reading over the break?" Gregory asked.

Izzy rolled her eyes, when the hell does she read? The only time she reads is when she's forced to—and even then she still doesn't do it.

Christian nodded," I have. I've read the Gift of the Magi—again, To Kill a Mockingbird—again, Game of Thrones—the entire series, and The Lord of the Rings—again. I still have more to read though." Christian told him.

Gregory smiled proudly at his son; he has always been the good child," What about you Isabella?" he asked his daughter.

Izzy smirked and played with her food," Does a condom box count?"

Gregory sent her a warning look, as did Allison, her mom," Isabella, we do not say those types of things during dinner." Gregory told her.

Izzy shrugged her shoulders carelessly," I was only being honest…" she trailed off.

"You still don't say words like that honey." Allison told her nicely.

Izzy sighed, "Can I be excused?" she asked, wanting to get away.

Allison and Gregory nodded and Izzy immediately stood up and dashed upstairs to her room. She really needed some fun. Luckily, someone had invited her to a Christmas party and she was going. All she had to do was sneak out—no biggie. That's why there's something called a window…

Izzy reached for her black leather jacket and stuffed her comforter with three pillows. She walked over to her window and opened it, revealing the chilly, cool air. She smirked, she always loved sneaking out. There was always the adrenaline rush of being caught—which never happened because she was so smart in planning it all out beforehand.

Before Izzy could sneak out the window, she heard the door open and she turned around to see Christian there," What do you want Tian?" she asked.

Christian's eyes widened as he saw Izzy trying to sneak out," Are you going to sneak out?" he asked.

"No, I'm going to go freeze my ass off for the fun of it!" she replied sarcastically.

Christian frowned," But it's Christmas!"

"Precisely, it's Christmas. And Christmas with the Henley's always suck. Dad gave us bonds for Christmas! I need to have some fun. I'm like a lizard. I need something warm beneath me or else I can't digest my food. And knowing you, you probably don't know what I mean so here goes, I want to hook up! I want to party! I want to drink my ass off that I can't see my hand in front of by the end of the night! So you go to your room, read or whatever dorky things you do while I go party. Oh, and don't tell mom and dad about this." Izzy told him as she sat by the window, ready to leave.

Christian looked down," Can you please not go? I don't want to be alone on Christmas." Chris said.

"You'll be fine Tian, mom and dad are here." Izzy replied.

"Yeah but I want to spend Christmas with my sister. Mom and dad are going to sleep and then I'll be all alone. We could sneak to my room and watch Christmas specials—even though dad doesn't like them. Heck, we could even sneak out to the yard and make a snowman—but that's as far as I'm going! Just please stay." Chris pleaded, giving her a small smile.

Izzy looked towards the window, then back to her brother. She sighed," You're lucky I love you kiddo. Get your jacket, let's make a snowman," Izzy said. Christian smiled and was about to go get his jacket," But tell anyone I did something like that and you're dead." She warned him.

Chris zipped his lips," My lips are sealed Bells." And he dashed out of her room for his jacket.

Izzy chuckled and closed her window, the things she did for her brother. But the positive thing about not going to the party was she wouldn't have to deal with a hangover tomorrow.

Chris came back with his jacket and mittens, plus a carrot and two buttons and an extra scarf," Okay, I made a list beforehand in case you said yes and I have everything we need to build a snowman." Chris said, looking back at his list.

Izzy laughed," Come on Tian, let's go build that snowman." She put her arms over her brother's shoulder and the two went to their backyard to build their snowman and have a mini- snowball fight. Christmas wasn't so bad with the Henley's.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

All the girls and their mothers were with smiles and harmonizing.

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, Mercedes sang.

The rest of the girls joined in, Let nothing you dismay

Remember, Christ, our Savior, Mercedes sang.

Was born on Christmas day, the girls sang.

Mercedes nodded to Adara to sing and Adara smiled, To save us all from Satan's power

When we were gone astray, Adara sang.

O tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy

O tidings of comfort and joy, the girls sang.

From God our Heavenly Father, Tina sang.

A blessed Angel came; Tina and Emily sang.

And unto certain Shepherds, Emily sang with a smile.

Brought tidings of the same, Tina and Emily sang.

How that in Bethlehem was born

The Son of God by Name, Emily sang.

O tidings of comfort and joy, Delilah sang.

Quinn smiled at her daughter and joined in, Comfort and joy

O tidings of comfort and joy, the two sang.

"Fear not," said the Angel

"Let nothing you affright,

This day is born a Savior

Of pure or Virgin bright, Rowan sang.

To free all those who trust in Him

From Satan's power and might." Santana sang next.

O tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy, Adrian sang, sending a smile towards Malina who smiled back.

The three sang, O tidings of comfort and joy

The girls harmonized together in synch and it sounded so angelic that everyone looked at the performance in awe.

Now to the Lord sing praises

All you within this place

And with true love and brotherhood

Each other now embrace; Dorothy sang, smiling at her sister and nodding to her to sing.

Ellie smiled and sang, This holy tide of Christmas

All other doth deface

O tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy

O tidings of comfort and joy, the two sisters sang.

All the girls harmonized again and when they finished everyone stood up to clap, "That was…amazing! I can't even come up with words to how amazing that was!" Will exclaimed.

The girls' smiled; they knew they were good but having the acknowledgement felt even better. Christmas was turning out to be better than they expected.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Gabe pulled Annie behind him, he was ready. He could do it. It wasn't that hard to tell a girl you want to marry her and give her a promise ring to show it…right?

"Gabe where are you taking me?" Annie asked, as Gabe held Annie's hand and they walked around McKinley's hallways.

Gabe smiled at her," You'll see."

Annie raised her eyebrow. She wondered where he was taking her; the two walked a while longer until they walked to one of the girls' bathrooms. Annie smiled; she knew why they were in this bathroom.

"Do you know what went on here?" Gabe asked with a smile.

Annie nodded," It's where we became a couple."

Gabe nodded," And that was the best day of my life," Gabe rubbed the back of his neck nervously and he bit his lip," I-I—you know I love you right?" Gabe asked.

Annie looked at him and nodded," Yeah…"

"A-and when a guy loves a girl so much, they want to show it," Gabe reached for his pocket and took out a velvet ring box and opened it to reveal sparkling diamond ring. He bent down on one knee and Annie's eyes widened.

"Oh my god what are you doing?! Get up! I am not going to pull what my Uncle Finn and Aunt Rachel did in high school! We're too young to get married!" Annie exclaimed, freaking out.

Gabe chuckled and shook his head," I'm not asking you to marry me. But I do want to marry you, someday. Look, I-I love you Annie. I've never felt this way about anybody before," Gabe licked his lips nervously," I want to make you a promise, I want to promise you that I'll love you for the rest of my life. I want to promise you a life with me—an amazing one. I want to promise you that I'll be there for whatever the case may be. Babysitting those cute little munchkins or just cuddling with you," Annie grinned and she felt happy tears forming in her eyes," I promise you that I'll be your protector, whatever happens, I'll be your hero to guard you. I want to promise you that I will always be faithful to you. I'll never look at another girl—well maybe one…" Annie looked at him," And she's going to call you mommy," Annie smiled, she couldn't believe this was happening right now," I want to promise you that from this day on, I'll love you. I'll love everything about you. Your flaws, your eyes that I always get lost in, your smile, everything Annie. This ring will symbolize that one day, I'll marry you. That I'll love you with all my being. And that I want to spend the rest of my life with you," Gabe grinned," Annabell Sophie Hummel-Anderson, will you accept this promise ring?"

Annie stood there with tears in her eyes and nodded, she would never really admit it, but she really loved Gabe. She couldn't imagine anyone else in her life but him and she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. Annie nodded with a huge smile on her face. Gabe grinned cheekily and took the ring out and placed it in Annie's finger.

"It looks beautiful on you." Gabe told her.

Annie nodded and kissed him," Thank you. I love you so much too." Annie replied.

Gabe smiled; this Christmas was one of the best ones he could have ever had.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Everyone sat in the choir room and Mr. Schue stood up and smiled," Does anyone else have a song they'd like to perform?" he asked.

Rachel immediately raised her hand," I do."

"Of course Hobbit has one." Santana joked.

Rachel rolled her eyes playfully and sent Santana a playful glare," Anyway, I decided I wanted to bring some culture into this festivity. Everyone here knows I'm Jewish as are my children—and Finn who converted to Judaism. Every year, I sing a Hebrew prayer when it's Hanukah. And I want to do the same this year," Rachel smiled," Except I want my daughter's to join me. All my children can speak Hebrew fluently and Cheryl and Adeline always pestered me on wanting to join in and I didn't let them until I thought they were ready, and they're ready." Rachel looked at her daughters who stood up happily.

The three sat in 3 stools and nodded to start the song, "The song is sung in Hebrew so it basically means a prayer for a better new year and—"

"—just start the song Berry!" Santana interrupted.

Rachel huffed, and nodded to begin and the music began and Rachel took Cheryl and Adeline's hand and smiled at them.

Avinu malkeinu sh'ma kolenu

Avinu malkeinu chatanu l'faneycha

Avinu malkeinu alkenu chamol aleynu

V'al olaleynu v'tapenu, Rachel sang. Even in a different language Rachel sang amazing. Rachel looked at Cheryl to sing next.

Cheryl smiled as she sang, Avinu malkeinu

Kaleh dever v'cherev v'raav mealeynu

Avinu malkeinu kalehchol tsar

Umastin mealeynu, Nikki smiled, even in Hebrew Cheryl sounded sexy.

Oliver and Finn smiled proudly as they sang. Rachel looked at Adeline and nodded to her.

Avinu malkeinu

Avinu malkeinu

Kotvenu b'sefer chayim tovim

Avinu malkeinu chadesh aleynu

Chadesh a leynu shanah tovah, Adeline sang with emotion in her. Mason smiled, Adeline sounded amazing.

The three Hudson girls' sang, Sh'ma kolenu

Sh'ma kolenu

Sh'ma kolenu

Avinu malkeinu, The three sang.

Avinu malkeinu

Chadesh a leynu, Rachel sang.

Shanah tovah, Cheryl and Adeline sang together.

Avinu malkeinu, Rachel sang.

The three of them smiled proudly as they sang the last part, Sh'ma kolenu

Sh'ma kolenu

Sh'ma kolenu

Sh'ma kolenu, everyone clapped once they finished the song.

"I didn't understand shit that you three sang but that was beautiful." Aaron told them.

"I understood it." Nikki said.

"So did I. "Connor said next.

"And me." Delilah said.

"Surprisingly, I do too." Mason said.

"Of course, you guys are Jewish too." Rowan countered.

Will chuckled," Good job guys! That was amazing. We all need to see how other cultures celebrate this time of year. So good job!" Will congratulated them.

The three nodded and took a seat. Christmas was going great!

(Okay here it is translated, since this is in Hebrew:

Hear our prayer

We have sinned before Thee

Have compassion upon us and upon our children

Help us bring an end to pestilence, war, and famine

Cause all hate and oppression to vanish from the earth

Inscribe us for blessing in the Book of Life

Let the New Year be a good year for us)

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Connor watched Emily. She was smiling, laughing, typical Emily. He sighed, he really missed Emily. He missed holding her hand or cuddling with her. He feels so lonely. He still remembered when last year they spent their first Christmas together…

Connor was outside Emily's house, he smiled as he threw a snowball to her window. It was 3 in the morning, they had already spent Christmas at his house this year but he didn't get to spend enough time with her, so he decided that they should have some of their first Christmas together. He was cold, his cheeks were rosy and his nose red but to be with Emily, he would ignore that.

Suddenly Emily appeared at the window and she cracked it open a little," Connor? What are you doing here? It's 3 in the morning!" she exclaimed.

Connor grinned," I know. But I wanted to see you!"

Emily smiled," Well here I am…" she said, biting her lip. Her cheeks were turning rosy with the cold weather.

"You want to come out here with me? I need some company." Connor told her.

The blonde bit her lip," I don't know…" she smirked.

Connor pouted," Come on Emms!" he pleaded.

Emily giggled and nodded," Okay. Let me just get my coat!" and Emily closed her window.

Connor grinned, and he waited patiently for Emily to come out. And after a couple of minutes of waiting, Emily appeared and she walked over to Connor, leaving a track of snow prints from her boots.

"Hey." He greeted.

Emily smiled," Hey," The two exchanged a small kiss, "So what brings you here at 3 in the morning Mr. Puckerman?" Emily asked.

Connor chuckled," Well Ms. Hummel-Anderson, I felt like I didn't get enough time with you, so I want to make it up now," Connor explained, taking Emily's hand," Come on, let's go play in the snow."

Emily grinned and the two walked to Lima Park—even though the snow kept coming down harder and harder.

Once they made it to Lima Park Emily stopped and made a snowball and smirked deviously," Hey Connor!" she called after him. Connor turned around and Emily threw the snowball at him, landing on his face. Emily erupted into a fit of laughter.

"Oh yeah?" Connor made a snowball and threw the snowball at Emily.

Emily jumped when the snowball hit her and she smirked," Oh it's on Connor!"

"Bring it!" Connor exclaimed. And the two started throwing snowballs at each other, laughing the whole time as they chased each other around the park throwing snow at each other. At one point, the two found each other on the ground, Emily on top of Connor.

"Hey." Emily whispered.

Connor smiled," Hey."

The two suddenly leaned in for a passionate kiss. Emily pulled away," Merry Christmas." Emily whispered in his hear.

"Merry Christmas. Connor told her back, and the two shared another passionate kiss, this had been a better Christmas than they had expected.

Connor broke of his flashback, he wondered if Emily remembered about their first Christmas today. Because he did. And he wished he could go back in time to relive it again and again and again.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Everyone was gathered back in the choir room, when Mr. Schue clapped his hands excitedly, "Alright guys, time for gift exchanging!" everyone let out a loud cheer and Mr. Schue asked, "alright, who's going to go first?"

Rowan was the first to raise her hand, "I got this Mr. Schue!" She then started distributing wrapped boxes to everyone.

She handed one to Mason, and when he opened it, it was an electric razor. Mason glared at her "The hell is this for?!" He yelled.

Rowan just laughed, "To fix that mess you call a hair style! Seriously, it looks like Tarzan shaved off his hair, made it into a wig and sent it to you." Mason just rolled his eyes while she walked to Aaron.

Aaron took the box from her and eyed it suspiciously, "There isn't a landline in here right?"

Rowan rolled her eyes, "Just open it!" she exclaimed.

Aaron opened the gift to find...blond hair dye? Aaron raised an eyebrow and looked at Rowan, "Why did you get me blond hair dye?"

She smirked, "So you can dye you hair like Adam Lambert did." Aaron just smiled and danced in excitement.

Rowan then moved over to Adara, who accepted the gift with a thank you. She opened it to find a...strawberry shortcake doll. She looked at Rowan ,"Really? Strawberry shortcake?"

Rowan just smiled deviously, "Yup! You're practically twins! Hideous ginger twins!" Adara rolled her eyes, she was never going to let go of the ginger jokes.

Rowan then moved to Orion, and after seeing all the other "gifts" he was a little worried. She handed him his present with a smile, which he opened to find a bottle of extreme hold hair-gel. He looked at her confusedly, "Why?"

Rowan sighed, "Because for the love of god, you need to fix that steel wool looking, filthy McNasty thing you call hair! It looks like a misshapen cloud." She left Orion to wallow while Aaron tried to comfort him.

She walked up to Aidan, and handed him and unwrapped box of Lucky Charms, "Listen half-Irish, as an apology for making fun of you, I decided to reunite you with the product of one of your many leprechaun brothers."

Aidan smiled, "In the spirit of Christmas Rowan, I'm going to overlook how colossally racist that was."

Rowan rolled her eyes and walked up to Dorothy who raised her eyebrow, after seeing all the other gifts, she was scared to see what she'd get," Oh Dorothy, here." She handed the girl fashion magazine like, Marie Claire, Vogue, Elle, etc.

Dorothy raised an eyebrow," Why?" was all she asked.

"Well, I figured you'd look through those magazines and get rid of your toddler and grandma look and actually dress like the average teen." Rowan replied with a smirk.

Dorothy sent her a glare," You're so kind."

Rowan smiled deviously and handed her last gift to Oliver, and realizing it was going to be embarrassing, he decided to just get it over with. Rowan had gotten him a pair of size 14 gray sneakers.

Oliver just sighed, "Do I even have to ask?"

She smirked, "So when you grow out like your dad you can wear these and think if me while you get acquainted with Jack and the beanstalk." Oliver sighed and down sat down, satisfied with her work.

Aaron jumped up, "My turn! "Aaron walked over to Mr. Schue's office and pulled out a huge box. He carried it over to Adara.

She smiled and jumped up, "Aaron this is huge!" Adara exclaimed, her bright blue eyes widened.

"Open it." Aaron told her with a smile. She opened it to find a HUGE amount of shoes! Ranging from boots, to heels, to flip flops, to sandals, and a bunch of others.

She stared at Aaron, her jaw hanging open, before she tackled Aaron in a hug ,"You are the coolest soon to be brother ever!" Aaron just laughed at the bubbly girl looking though the 142 pairs of shoes he got her.

Then Aaron moved over to Orion. He handed his new boyfriend a box, filled with shirts that Orion's looked at throughout the year. Orion looked at Aaron and he blushed, "To be fair, I didn't know we would be going out, otherwise I would have gotten something more appropri—"

Orion cut him off with a kiss to the lips, "I love them, they're awesome." Orion smiled.

Aaron blushed at the nickname, "Oh get a room you two!" Rowan yelled.

"Here Aaron!" Adara exclaimed. She handed him 2 shirts, one red with the purple words "I love "Your Body" and the phrase "Xtina" on the back. And the other a black Adam lambert "Trespassing" t-shirt".

Aaron hugged Adara with all him might, "I love you Dara!"

She smiled in a cocky fashion and said, "I know."

Orion grabbed his boyfriend and handed him a small box, "Here Aaron." Aaron opened the box and saw two tickets to...an Adam lambert concert in Northern Ohio 2 weeks from now! Orion rubbed his neck, "I thought it would be a cool place to go for our first official date." Aaron jumped on him and basically squeezed him until Orion couldn't breathe. Everyone rolled their eyes at the new couple.

Adeline then started handing out her presents, a series of interior design catalogs and wedding magazines for Cheryl, some new video games for Oliver, suspenders for Scotty, like she told Dorothy, a signed poster from Sutton Foster, and ballet music for Delilah.

Dorothy held the small, wrapped box and walked up to Grayson," Hey Gray." Dory greeted with a smile.

Grayson turned around and sent her his charming smile," Hey Dory."

Dory blushed and handed him the gift," I didn't know what to get you so I made you sugar cookies—with my sister's help but still." Dory rambled.

Grayson chuckled and kindly took the box," Thanks Dory!"

Dorothy bit her lip and nodded," You're welcome."

Ellie watched and rolled her eyes, her sister had it bad…

Malina held a box behind her and Adrian did the same," So you got me something?" Malina asked.

Adrian nodded," Yup."

Malina smiled," So did I….on three?"

"One…"

"Two…"

"Three!" the two exchanged gifts.

Adrian opened hers first," Now it might be cheesy but I thought it was cute." Malina said.

Adrian opened it and smiled, there were two black sweaters with white letters, each one saying, "Aye She's Mine".

"This is beyond cute!" Adrian exclaimed, she just wished they could wear them without their friends or parents finding out.

Malina smiled and opened hers next and grinned. It was a scrapbook. There were only a couple of pictures of her and Adrian and the rest of the pages were empty.

"It's our scrapbook. The pages are empty because we still need to fill them in. And I know we'll fill them all in." Adrian explained.

Malina smiled," This is so sweet. Thank you." Malina hugged Adrian. She wished she could kiss her…but she couldn't.

Eventually, everyone had passed out dozens of presents to each other, bow-ties to Ethan from Oliver, private salsa lessons to Nikki which Cheryl and her are both planning on using. And multiple others.

Puck looked out the window and turned to everyone, "Hey! The snow is cleared up!" Everyone cheered at the thought of being able to go home! It's been an awesome holiday so far!

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Morning came and it was Christmas Day! Last night had been fun and the Abrams spent Christmas morning as a family…

"Did you guys get me a car?" Grayson asked excitingly, bouncing at the balls of his feet.

Sugar and Artie rolled their eyes playfully," You know, gas is expensive these days…" Sugar trailed off.

"So we got you something better!" Artie continued.

Sugar pulled in an old black, rusty bike and the two shook their hands in a jazzy manner," Ta-da!" the two said in unison.

Grayson looked at the bike and then his parents who really seemed excited for his reply, he put on an excited smile just for them," A bike? Really? That's awesome!" he said in mock-excitement as he walked over to the bike and patted it lightly," Best gift I've ever gotten!"

Artie and Sugar raised their eyebrow in amusement," Why don't you take a ride on it?" Sugar asked.

Grayson turned to them," What?"

"Take it for a spin." Artie told him.

Grayson slowly nodded ,"O-okay." He hoped Jesus was kind enough not to have him die today because of this bike…

The boy got on the bike hesitantly and slowly but surely started pedaling. Sugar opened the front door for him and gestured him to go out the front door. Grayson pedaled out the door and about 5 seconds into pedaling the wheel popped out and Grayson was sent to the pavement.

Sugar and Artie went into a fit of laughter, wiping the tears from their eyes. Grayson turned to them," What's so funny? Your only son almost died!"

After a couple of minutes, Artie and Sugar's laughter died down and they looked at their son," Bless you Gray but do you really think we would get you a bike? You already have 3 others!" Artie exclaimed as he opened the garage," Take a look at the garage."

Grayson stood up from the pavement and walked/limped over to the garage and his eyes widened in excitement as he saw what was in the garage. A red sports car with a huge silver bow on top of it. Grayson jumped up and down and grinned, "YOU GOT ME A SPORTS CAR?! I JUST WANTED A CAR BUT YOU GOT ME THIS!" Grayson yelled in a happy and excited tone, he ran over to his parents and hugged them," THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOUUUUUU!"

Artie and Sugar laughed," No problem kiddo, you deserve it! Now…how about we take it for a spin?" Sugar suggested, throwing the car keys at her son.

Grayson nodded and caught the keys and the family of 3 took a spin on Grayson's new car.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The Puckerman family was in the living room, presents scattered all around the living room floor and couch. The kids' were fighting over who was the favorite kid. While Quinn and Puck watched in amusement.

"No, no, no! Who here is Quarterback of the football team and has a 3.8 GPA? I think I win!" Connor exclaimed.

Mason rolled his eyes," I'm the school badass! I win!"

"I dance. I win!" Nikki replied.

"So do I! I win!" Delilah retorted.

Quinn chuckled," I can't believe they're actually fighting about this…" Quinn said.

Puck shrugged his shoulders," Let them be babe, let them be…" Puck hugged Quinn and gave her a peck on the lips.

"Mom, dad, who's the favorite kid?" Connor asked.

Quinn and Puck looked at each other, "I-uh—"Puck tried to say.

"—oh count me out then. I don't win here." Mason interrupted.

"Ditto." Nikki said, hands raised in surrender.

Quinn laughed," Guys, we don't have a favorite. We love you 4!"

The 4 groaned," Seriously? You don't have a favorite?" Mason asked.

Quinn and Puck shook their heads," If we had a favorite, who do you think would have the most gifts?" Puck asked.

The 4 looked at each other and around and immediately started counting out their gifts and Puck and Quinn rolled their eyes.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

"I am not shoveling the snow!" Caitlyn shouted to Aidan.

"I'm not either!" Aidan shouted back.

"You're shoveling it!" Caitlyn exclaimed.

"No you are!" Aidan retorted.

"You are!"

"No you are!"

"You are!"

"No you are!"

"You are!"

"No you are!"

Harmony and Rory rolled their eyes and grabbed their kids' coats and scarfs, and walked over to their two kids and shoved their winter coats to them," You're both going to shovel the snow!" Rory told them.

Caitlyn and Aidan looked at each other and huffed angrily as they put their coats and scarves on and angrily stomped out the door, getting their shovels beforehand.

"This sucks." Aidan muttered, as he shoveled a pile of snow out the driveway.

"Being with you sucks." Caitlyn retorted, shoveling a pile of snow.

"Oh burn!" Aidan mocked sarcastically as he stuck his tongue out at Caitlyn.

Caitlyn rolled her eyes," How old are you? 5?"

"How old are you? 5?" he mimicked.

"Stop mimicking me!" Caitlyn exclaimed.

Aidan smirked," Stop mimicking me!" he mimicked in an annoying tone.

"Aidan shut up!" Caitlyn shouted.

"Aidan shut up!"

"Stop it!"

"Stop it!"

Caitlyn groaned, annoyed and Aidan did the same. Caitlyn glared at him and pushed him in the snow, erupting in a fit of giggled.

"What the hell! You evil witch!" Aidan exclaimed, getting up.

"That's what you get for being an annoying goofball!" Caitlyn said.

Aidan rolled his eyes," Can you at least help me up?" Aidan asked, extending his hand.

Caitlyn sighed and rolled her eyes taking Aidan's hand, only to be pushed down in the snow. She squealed and glared at Aidan," Aidan! You jerk!" she said.

"Revenge dearie, revenge!" And the two started throwing snow at each other.

Harmony and Rory drank a mug of coffee while watching from the window their two children fight," Should we stop it?" Rory asked.

Harmony took a sip of her coffee and shook her head," Nope."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

In the Evans home, Aaron and Mercedes were fighting over who was better, Christina or Beyonce. And both were determined to win their argument.

"Honey, I love you but…BEYONCE IS BETTER!" Mercedes shouted, determined to win her argument.

Aaron shook his head," No, no, no, no! CHRISTINA IS BETTER!" Aaron shouted, louder this time.

"Beyonce is a MEZZO-SOPRANO!" Mercedes replied, her arms crossed and smiling smugly.

"So is Christina." Aaron retorted, smiling in satisfaction.

Mercedes pursed her lips and looked at her son," You know what? BEYONCE HAS THE VOCAL RANGE OF 3.1 OCTAVES AND RANGES FROM B2-C6! HER LONGEST NOTE WAS 14 SECONDS!"

"CHRISTINA'S VOCAL RANGE IS 4 OCTAVES! AND THE VOCAL RANGES FROM C3-C7! And her LONGEST note was 20 freaking seconds!" Aaron retorted, their argument was turning into a shouting match of who was the loudest.

Sam watched the scene go on and rubbed the back of his neck," Uh guys calm down, no need to fight over this and—"

"—NOT NOW!" the two interrupted.

Sam immediately nodded and sat down," Okay."

"BEYONCE'S BETTER!" Mercedes shouted.

"NO, CHRISTINA IS BETTER!" Aaron shouted.

"BEYONCE!"

"CHRISTINA!"

"BEYONCE!"

"CHRISTINA!"

"BEYONCE!"

"CHRISTINA!"

"BEYONCE!"

"CHRISTINA!"

"BEYONCE FREAKING KNOWLES!"

"CHRISTINA THE AMAZING AND SEXY AGUILERA!"

"BEYONCE WINS!"

"NO, NO, NO CHRISTINA!"

The two continued shouting at each other and Sam walked over to the kitchen, got a beer and took a seat back on the couch, watching the shouting match go on as he took sips of the drink.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

At the Hummel-Anderson home, Kurt had really gotten out of his way this year! He pretty much had showered them with clothes, shoes, and accessories. The entire living room was filled with clothes, shoes, and accessories that they had lost count!

Blaine looked at Kurt who was still distributing gifts," Uh Kurt, I think they have enough clothes…"

Kurt turned to him, "There's no such thing as enough!" Kurt retorted as he gave the girls their gifts.

"Yeah daddy!" the three girls said at the same time. They loved getting new clothes.

Kurt looked at his three girls'," I think your dad is jealous because he didn't get as many bowties as he wanted to this year…" Kurt told them.

The three girls' giggled and Blaine rolled his eyes," That's not true…" Blaine muttered as he crossed his arms.

"Yeah, it is. You only got 10 bowties this year…" Scotty trailed off.

"And last year you got 15…" Annie said next.

"Such a shame…" Emily said in a fake disappointed tone.

Blaine looked at his 3 girls'," Oh yeah? "Blaine stood up and walked up to the three girls'," I think the Tickle Monster is about to make a comeback."

"Oh god no…" Scotty said. And Blaine playfully growled and the 3 girls' stood up and ran, Blaine chasing after them.

The three girls' screamed and giggled while the "Tickle Monster" chased them.

Kurt chuckled, and stood up," Well I guess the second Tickle Monster will join is as well!" and the two "Tickle Monsters" chased their daughters around the house.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Natalie squealed as she opened yet another gift that was Jimmy Choo high heels," Oh Jessie-Bear! How did you know I wanted these?" she squealed.

Malina rolled her eyes," Probably from the list you gave him saying what you wanted." Malina retorted.

Tony chuckled and Malina joined in, Natalie rolled her eyes," Whatever…" and Natalie continued opening her presents.

Tony looked at Malina and Malina looked at him, "This bitch needs to die." Tony muttered.

Malina laughed," I'll help you hide the body."

The two laughed and Jesse walked over to them with presents behind him," Hey guys. Don't think I left you two out. I got you guys an extra-gift for you guys." Jesse said, as he handed the two their gift.

Malina opened her gift first and one was a necklace with her name on it. And another one was a journal and a pen. And the last one was a camera that looked like it was very expensive to get.

"I got you the necklace so you could always stay true to yourself and know who you are. The journal and pen is to write whatever it is you want. And the camera because I know how much you love photography." Jesse explained.

Malina smiled and felt happy tears in her eyes, hugging her dad," Thank you daddy." She whispered.

Jesse smiled and hugged her back," No problem Mina. Now my Little Music Man, open yours!" Jesse exclaimed.

Tony opened his gift, and the first one was music sheet, the other one a vintage record player that you couldn't really find just anywhere, and a scrapbook.

"The music sheet is so you can compose some more amazing work. I got the vintage record player because I see how you own so many records but you don't have anywhere to play them in. And the scrapbook, your mother made it for you before she died and I didn't know when to give it to you, but I think now's the right time." Jesse explained to him.

Tony looked through the scrapbook and felt tears in his eyes, his mom had made this for him…he walked over to his dad and hesitantly hugged him," Thank you…" he told him.

Jesse smiled," You're welcome my little music man." Francesca walked in and smiled at the scene; Jesse looked at her and got a small gift and walked over to her," Don't think I forgot about you." Jesse handed her the gift.

Francesca looked at him surprisingly," Oh Jesse you didn't have to—"

"—I did." Jesse insisted.

Francesca opened the gift and gasped as she saw the gift, it was a diamonded flower pendant necklace that looked very expensive," Jesse! This is amazing. But you didn't have to it looks so expensive."

"I know how much you like flowers so I wanted you to have one that won't eventually die out. Don't worry about it Fran." Jesse told her.

Francesca smiled and Jesse smiled back, and Natalie sent a glare to the two.

Malina and Tony smiled," One step closer out the door Natalie…" Malina smirked.

Natalie sent her a glare," Shut it."

Malina rolled her eyes; she knew Natalie wouldn't last here much any longer. Tony and she would make sure of that.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adara and Orion ripped through the presents like nobody's business as they opened the presents. Emma tried her best to clean up the mess while she mumbled," Messy, messy, messy!"

Will chuckled as his two kids opened their gifts, he really did have the perfect life. He couldn't ask for anything else other than his family.

"You know, Orion should've gotten less gifts, he already has Aaron!" Adara exclaimed.

Orion rolled his eyes and playfully pushed her," Shut it Dara!" Adara stuck her tongue out and giggled," How old are you Adara?"

"14 and you?" Adara retorted.

Orion rolled his eyes," Older than you pipsqueak!"

Adara giggled," I may be a pipsqueak but I can still beat you at Call of Duty anytime!"

"Oh yeah?" Orion started tickling her and Adara squealed.

She laughed uncontrollably," Oreo…stop…it!" Adara exclaimed through laughs.

"Never!" Orion smirked.

"Daddy…make…him…stop!" Adara said through laughs.

Will chuckled and walked over to the two," Orion stop…" Orion stopped and looked at his dad who was grinning," If you really want to make your sister laugh tickle her like this!" And Will started tickling Adara and Adara started laughing uncontrollably.

"Mom…help me!" Adara called out to her mom while she laughed.

Emma laughed and walked over," Guys stop torturing my honeybee!" Emma said, putting her hands on her hips.

The two stopped," You're right Emma…" Will grinned," You should be tickled too!" And so the tickling fight commenced…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

"Dad, what the hell is a tablespoon?" Ethan asked as his dad and he attempted to cook breakfast for Tina who was sleeping.

Mike looked at him and shrugged his shoulders, "Just put a spoonful in, it shouldn't make a difference."

Ethan nodded," Okay…" and he added a spoon of sugar.

Mike was cooking bacon when suddenly the entire pan caught on fire. Mike screamed and Ethan ran to get the fire extinguisher and extinguished the flames until all there was in the pan was black pieces of bacon.

"Well your mom likes her bacon crunchy…" Mike said.

"Yeah but she actually wants to see the bacon." Ethan retorted.

Mike nodded," Just finish making the pancake batter!"

Ethan nodded and just before he could walk back he heard a clatter and a thump, he turned to see Skye, his golden retriever eating the pancake batter, "Skye no!" Ethan walked over to the dog who had pancake mix all over him, Ethan cleaned Skye up the best he could and the dog shook the pancake mix off its fur and onto Ethan," Aw Skye come on!" Ethan exclaimed. The dog simply licked Ethan's cheek and walked away," Well it looks like we don't have pancakes either."

Before Mike could say anything, he smelled something weird…something burning…Mike suddenly saw the cookies he had been baking the oven caught on fire and both Ethan and he screamed and didn't know what to do.

Ethan reached for the broom and started hitting the oven with it hoping to put out the fire, but the bottom part of the broom caught on fire and Ethan screamed," You idiot! You don't put straw and fire together!" Mike exclaimed.

Tina suddenly walked in, still sleepy since she had just woken up to screaming. Her eyes widened as she saw the fire and Mike and Ethan screaming in desperation.

She ran over and got the fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire until there was no more.

Ethan and Mike let out a nervous laugh," Uhhh…surprise?" Ethan said with a cheeky smile.

"Never, ever touch my kitchen again." Was Tina's response.

The two nodded and the family of 3 remained silent," So how does IHop sound?" Mike asked.

"IHop sounds good." Ethan replied.

"Anything to get you two out of my kitchen."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The three Smythe-Karofsky kids were standing outside their parents' bedroom, Jonathan was holding their dads' breakfast that the 3 had kindly made for them.

"On 5 okay?" Jonathan told them.

Dory and Ellie turned to him confusedly," Why 5?" Ellie asked.

"Because everyone is always saying 'On 3' and I wanted to be a little more original." Jonathan replied.

Dory rolled her eyes playfully," Love your originality!"

Jonathan smirked," Who doesn't? Okay so 1…"

"2…" Ellie said.

"3…" Dorothy said next.

"4…" Jonathan grinned.

"5!" the 3 said at the same time and Ellie and Dory barged the door opened and jumped on their dads' bed, immediately waking up their dads'.

"Merry Christmas dad and daddy!" Ellie exclaimed.

David and Sebastian smiled and rubbed their eyes," Merry Christmas, so what's the meaning of this?" David asked.

Jonathan held up the breakfast," We made you guys breakfast in bed." He replied.

The two dads' smiled," Aw thanks you guys!" Sebastian grinned.

"Well we figured we should be the first thing you wake up to today." Dory said.

"Of course, we love waking up to you 3!" David exclaimed, as he hugged his two youngest girls'.

Jonathan smiled," Well come on! Eat your breakfast before it gets cold!"

And the family of 5 shared part of their Christmas in David and Sebastian's bed.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The Hudson's finished opening their gifts and Adeline crossed her arms and huffed, she didn't get a cute little puppy with a red bow wrapped around its neck. Nope. Nothing of the sort.

"So did you guys like your presents?" Rachel asked.

Cheryl and Oliver nodded while Adeline remained quiet with her arms crossed," Almost everybody…" Cheryl trailed off.

Oliver chuckled," There's always next year Adeline…"

"And the next…and the next…and the next…" Cheryl joked.

Adeline sent them a glare," One thing…I just asked for one thing!" Adeline exclaimed.

Rachel sighed," Birdy…"

"Don't Birdy me…I just wanted a puppy." Adeline pouted, looking over to Finn.

Finn looked at her sympathetically," There's always next year Birdy."

"And the next…and the next…and the next…" Cheryl said again, and Oliver burst out laughing.

Adeline sent them a glare," This is not funny! Look at them! They enjoy seeing me in pain!"

Suddenly the doorbell rang and Rachel looked at Adeline," Addie can you get that?" Rachel asked, since Adeline was closer to the door.

"Sure, why not? I have nothing else to live for anyway!" Adeline exclaimed as she walked to the door.

Adeline opened the door and there was no one there," Great, no dog and ding dong ditched." She muttered. She suddenly felt something licking her ankle and she looked down to see a 4 week old German shepherd puppy with a red bow on its neck! Adeline's eyes widened as she grinned and picked up the furry puppy.

"Hey there little guy!" she exclaimed as the puppy licked her face and she giggled. She shut the door and walked back to the living room with the new puppy," You know, you guys really had me believing you didn't get me a dog…" Adeline said.

Rachel's eyes widened," Where did you get that?" Rachel hadn't gotten Adeline a puppy…

"It was outside our doorstep. Didn't you get it for me?" Adeline asked.

Rachel shook her head," We didn't get you a dog."

"Well, all I know for sure is that Bernie here is here to stay! I am not letting him go!" Adeline exclaimed, holding the puppy closer.

"Bernie?" Oliver asked.

"It's just popped into my mind. Short for Bernardo… I was thinking of West Side Story so…" Adeline trailed off.

"Adeline we can't keep the dog…" Rachel said.

Adeline pouted," Aw mom please, please, please, please, please, pleeeeaaaseeee!" Adeline begged.

Finn looked at Rachel," Come on Rach, let her keep it."

"Besides, can you say no to this face?" Adeline said, putting the puppy closer to Rachel.

"I can." Cheryl replied.

Rachel looked at the puppy, it really was cute…Rachel sighed," Bernie can stay."

Adeline grinned and squealed, hugging her mom," Thank you, thank you, thank, you, thank, you, thank you!"

Rachel laughed and Cheryl dramatically looked up," What did I ever do to you? What? The furniture isn't at fault here!" Cheryl exclaimed.

Oliver patted her sister's back," The furniture will live…"

"I wonder who left the dog here…" Finn said.

From outside Mason grinned as he saw Adeline play with the new puppy, he had to pay her back somehow…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

In the Corcoran home, Beth and Shelby had asked Jon to spend Christmas with them and he agreed. Beth seriously couldn't be any happier. Even if Jon saw her only as a friend…

Beth suddenly felt someone tugging on her dress and she looked down to see Willow with her cheeky smile," Hey Willow!" Beth bent down to Willow's size and grinned," What is it sweetie?" Willow handed her a small gift to her and Beth took it," What is it?"

"Open it!" Willow exclaimed.

Beth giggled and opened it to see a charm bracelet. The charms were one with ballerina shoes, a dancer, a musical note, a bookworm, a heart, and a small locket with a picture of her, Willow, Jon, and Shelby in it," This is beautiful Willow." Beth said with a smile.

"Daddy bought it for you!" Willow told her.

Beth blushed and saw Jonathan walking over," You've been a lot of help Beth, and I figure this is a good way to thank you." Jonathan explained.

Beth bit her lip," Thank you."

Jon blushed and nodded," It's no problem."

"No really, thank you. You didn't have to get this for me." Beth said, knowing that Jon didn't have much money and still got this for her.

"It's no problem Beth—really." Jon said.

Shelby watched the scene go on and smiled," It's only a matter of time…" she said to herself.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Sue and Jeanette were in the kitchen, having breakfast. Sue smiled at her daughter, she was really lucky to have her little girl in her life.

Jeanette smiled back," Why are you staring at me mom?"

"Because I still can't believe how I got someone like you in my life." Sue answered with a smile.

Jeanette smiled," I'm the lucky one to have an awesome mom like you."

Sue chuckled and the two continued eating when Jeanette's phone vibrated and she looked at the text message,

Meet me in Lima Park right now!

-Parker

Jeanette smiled and looked at her mom, "I need to go somewhere. I'll be back though I promise."

Sue nodded," Its fine, go." If only Sue knew who her daughter was going to see…

Jeanette thanked her and grabbed her coat and walked out the door and to Lima Park. Once she got to Lima Park, she saw in big letters in the snow saying, "Merry Christmas Darling!" Jeanette smiled and looked up to see Parker with a big grin.

"Merry Christmas Darling!" Parker shouted.

Jeanette giggled and walked up to him and kissed him passionately," Merry Christmas." She whispered. And the two shared another kiss.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

In the Lopez-Pierce home, everyone was helping cook breakfast while jamming out to a favorite Christmas song of theirs.

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero Año y Felicidad, the family of 6 sang.

Gabe flipped the pancakes as he sang, Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Keegan danced as he helped set the table, Feliz Navidad

Prospero Año y Felicidad, Keegan sang.

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas

From the bottom of my heart, Adrian sang as she cooked the bacon.

Rowan danced and smiled as she sang, Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero Año y Felicidad

Santana danced while taking out orange juice from the fridge and sang, Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero Año y Felicidad

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, Brittany sang while she gave a small kiss to Santana

The Lopez-Pierce's all sang together, I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas

From the bottom of my heart.

The 6 cheered and put the food in the table," That's how the Lopez-Pierce's celebrate Christmas!" Keegan exclaimed.

"Hell yeah we do! I imagine the Hudson's singing show tunes and Rachel tormenting them to watch 'Annie' or something." Santana smirked.

Brittany chuckled," Everyone celebrates Christmas their own way!"

"We just celebrate it better." Rowan said.

"Thank you voice of reason!" Gabe joked.

Rowan rolled her eyes," Shut it lover boy, or I'll convince Annie to take back the promise ring!"

Gabe blushed as all eyes went on him;" You gave Annie a promise ring?" Keegan asked.

Gabe laughed nervously and nodded," Yeah…"

"Awww!" Adrian and Brittany chorused.

"See, the Lopez-Pierce's aren't just sexy and talented, they're romantic too." Santana said.

"Except Rowan!" Keegan coughed.

Rowan wacked the back of his head and everyone laughed, happy times in the Lopez-Pierce home…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

At the Henley residence, Allison and her kids were spending Christmas morning together. Gregory had gone out somewhere to get something so the 3 were watching Christmas specials while drinking hot chocolate and snuggling together.

"You know, it's a lot better without dad here." Izzy said.

Allison chuckled," Don't tell him I said this but I agree."

"Seriously though, he would never let us drink hot chocolate on the couch or watch Christmas specials!" Izzy told her.

Allison smiled and hugged her daughter, kissing her forehead. She never really had moments like these with Isabella so she cherished them as much as she could.

Christian turned to his mom and sister," Hey Izzy, is it too late to join glee club?" Christian smiled.

Izzy looked at him in shock," You're willing to join glee club? Even if dad's against it?"

Christian nodded," Why not? New year, new changes."

And done! Sorry for the long wait! School's been a bitch and I didn't have enough time to write! But I'm on a one week vacation so I have time to write! Until next time! And please review! I adore all reviews!

Songs:

Wonderful Christmas Time- Paul McCartney

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas- Judy Garland

Jingle Bells- Glee Cast Version

Let It Snow- Glee Cast Version

Haven't Met You Yet- Michael Buble

O Holy Night- Glee Version

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen- Glee Cast Version

Avinu Malkeinu- Barbra Streisand

Feliz Navidad-Jose Feliciano