As a way to celebrate James' first Wassalia where he's singing with his door open again, I thought it would be nice if he sang one of his and his mother's favorite songs. He doesn't know it yet, but he's going to have company as he sings, and it all starts with Candice finding out about it. She knew about James not singing with his door open when she first came to the castle, but she's in for a very pleasant surprise. Bryan Adams' music is not mine, and if anyone is interested in the recipe, PM me.

As she walked down the hall, Candice kept thinking that she was hearing music. The tune was so pretty that she had to stop and listen. She paused by a door, which was wide open, and to her surprise, there was James, working on his usual giant stack of papers, but he was singing.

James: We waited all through the year
for the day to appear
when we could be together in harmony

You know the time will come
peace on earth for everyone
and we can live forever in a world where we are free
let it shine for you and me

"Dorrie! Dorrie!" Candice shouted.

There's something about Christmas time
something about Christmas time
that makes you wish it was Christmas every day

Dorrie ran up, followed by Violet and the rest of the royal family. "Candice, what is it?"

To see the joy in the children's eyes
the way that the old folks smile
says that Christmas will never go away

"You said James didn't sing with his door open," Candice grinned as she looked toward the door, "But look!"

James looked up, and seeing everyone outside the door, gave them a little wave as he continued the song, We're all as one tonight
makes no difference if you're black or white
'cause we can sing together in harmony

"It's about time, don't you think?" Amber smiled.

"Amber, you did the same thing a few days ago," Miranda grinned as she kissed her, "From the way you were screaming, we thought something happened to you!"

As he kissed her and Amber, Roland slipped in and mussed James' hair as he continued working. He remembered Melinda singing this every year when James and Amber were younger, and said as much to Amber.

James looked up and smiled as he continued singing. I know it's not too late
the world would be a better place
if we can keep the spirit more than one day in the year
send a message loud and clear

Amber smiled as she remembered dancing with her mother as she sang this and joined in as well, There's something about Christmas time
something about Christmas time
that makes you wish it was Christmas every day

To see the joy in the children's eyes
the way that the old folks smile
says that Christmas will never go away

Sofia came in and hugged James as she joined in, It's the time of year when everyone's together
we'll celebrate here on Christmas day
when the ones you love are there
you can feel the magic in the air - you know it's everywhere

James joined in again, There's something about Christmas time
something about Christmas time

By this time, even Dorrie and Candice joined in, There's something about Christmas time
something about Christmas time
that makes you wish it was Christmas every day

Roland, Miranda, and Violet also joined in, To see the joy in the children's eyes
the way that the old folks smile
says that Christmas will never go away

Everyone joined him for the last chorus, There's something about Christmas time
something about Christmas time
that makes you wish it was Christmas every day

To see the joy in the children's eyes
the way that the old folks smile
says that Christmas will never go away

James smiled as he finished the song, Please tell me Christmas will never go away

The girls, Violet, and Miranda hugged him when the song ended. "It's so wonderful to hear you singing around here again, Prince James. Queen Melinda would be so proud," Violet smiled as she patted his shoulder. "But you're still working too hard. If I may make a suggestion, I pulled a batch of my mum's famous gingerbread scones out of the oven a few minutes ago. If you want to take a break, there's a plate of them in the kitchen."

"Violet, you had me at gingerbread!" James grinned as he jumped off the bed.