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We stared at each other, a sheet covering us both modestly. I held her hand in mine, rubbing small circles on her wrist. We were content laying there, our own little bubble.

"Don't get mad." She said.

"Never."

"I don't think I'm ready."

"That's ok. I don't want to rush you. I'm in no rush."

"I know but I don't like long engagements."

"Then don't think of it like a long engagement. Think of it like a promise. A promise that we are committed to us and our future. A promise that we will get married when we are ready." I stated kissing her hand.

"A promise that we will get married after I graduate in two years."

"Sounds perfect. So, how about you put the ring on your right hand so people don't ask and your dad doesn't blow a gasket." I said pulling the ring off and putting it on her right hand, ring finger.

"I love you. How about we get up and take another shower before dinner." She suggested pecking me on the lips and holding the sheet to her as she slipped out of the bed and heading into the shower. "Join me?" She asked with a seductive grin.

I couldn't get there fast enough.

Alexis and I walked down the steps together a little over an hour later. We stepped into the living room where everyone was gathered around the coffee table.

"There you two are, we thought you guys would never wake up." Lanie said, a knowing look in her eyes.

"We were watching a movie and fell asleep. That's all." Alexis said.

"Well, dinner is ready." Castle said standing.

We all stood and followed him into the dining room. We all took our seats at the table. The plates were passed around and small talk was made. The room was filled with the smell of the wonderful, home-cooked meal that Castle prepared and Christmas music in the background. Alexis and I held hands underneath the table as we ate.

"Jasper, you're phone is buzzing." Alexis whispered into my ear.

"Let it go to voicemail."

"Are you sure? It could be important."

"Nothing is more important than this." I said kissing her cheek.

"So, Jasper, what year of college are you in?" Martha asked.

"I'm in my third of political science and economics. Double major. So, when I finish I'm going to probably get my master's."

"Third year? I thought you and Alexis were the same age?"

"No, I'm a year older, but she's wiser." I said looking over at her.

"So, you're twenty, Richard get the boy a drink." She said waving her hand dramatically.

"No, thank you. I don't drink." I say quickly.

"Your loss." Martha said taking a drink of her wine. "Well, how about we move this party to the living room. Richard and Katherine can clean up and we can get ready to open the gifts."

"Sounds like a plan." Castle said clapping his hands together.

"Jasper, how about see who called while I help my Dad." Alexis suggested picking plates up.

"Are you sure?"

"Yea, dinner is over and they're just going to be waiting."

"Ok. I'll make it quick, though."

I walk up the back stairs and step into the hallway. Taking my phone out and calling the missed caller.

"Jasper?" Ted's voice answered.

"Ted?"

"Hey, listen, your father just got a call from wants you and your father on her Top 25 Most Fascinating People of the Year special. Your father wanted me to call and ask."

"Why does she want us? I'm not fascinating."

"She likes the father and son dynamic. People love the story."

"Ted…"

"Listen, I know you and your father don't get along, but just do this so that you don't piss him off any more than you have. It's in two days at your family home. So be there." He said hanging up.

"Ted! Damn." I said hanging up the phone.

I heard a child's cry start from down the hall. Debating whether or not to get Jenny or Ryan, I walk towards the door, deciding that they needed a break. I cracked the door open slightly, the crying getting louder. I step through the door and walk over towards the crib. The baby was screaming by now, her face scrunched up and red.

"Hi, sshhh. Sshhh. It's ok. It's ok." I whispered to the baby. I slowly reached out towards the baby, hesitating a little before picking the child up and cradling it in my arms. "Hi, there, little girl. You're ok. Sshh. I got you." I whisper rocking the baby back in forth, she started to calm down. "Ssshh, you're such a good girl. You know your daddy is going to have watch out because when you're older, you're gonna be so pretty and smart. Just like Alexis. Yea." She stared up at me with her blue eyes. "I would sing to you, but I wouldn't want you start crying again. The only singing I can do is Johnny Cash, which is pretty much talking." Her eyes started to slowly droop and close. Her breathing evened out and she was asleep. "Let's put you back to sleep." I laid her gently down in the crib. "Merry Christmas, Sarah Grace." I said walking slowly away from the crib and out the door.

I walked down the stairs into the living room where everyone stared at me as I hit the last step. I looked from person to person each one staring at me in amazement. Alexis and Jenny had watery eyes.

"Did I do something?" I asked, a confused look on my face.

"We have a baby monitor." Ryan said.

"Oh. Listen, she was crying and I didn't you guys to get up. You were all so comfy. I was already up there. I just thought that I would help. I'm really sorry for not telling or uh…" I rambled.

"Jasper, it's alright." Jenny said. "She likes you. It takes us forever to calm her down and put her back to sleep."

"I'll be honest with you. I had no idea what I was doing." I said, everyone laughing.

"You said some very sweet things. Thank you."

"It's not a problem. She's a really good listener." I said taking a seat next to Alexis.

Everyone went back to talking, Alexis kept staring at me.