Santana sat happily in Jane's lap, with the Italian's arms wrapped securely around her waist.
"Okay, bug!" Jane announced, squeezing Santana gently. The Latina turned her head with a wide smile present around her pacifier. "We have to wrap some presents just for mommy, before she gets home with Britty!" Santana nodded firmly, a determined look on her face.
"Santa has our presents, but mommy has been extra awesome this year, so I got her some little special things!" Jane smiled and reached an arm out, pulling a small box towards her. Santana grabbed the tube of gift wrap at her side and began hitting it against the floor. Her eyes widened at the hollow sound it made and she giggled wildly, continuing with her actions. Jane laughed with Santana, rocking her gently.
"Mama!" Santana giggled and tapped the tube against Jane's leg. "Coo'!" Jane nodded.
"Can mama have that, please? We have to wrap the presents!" Santana nodded and placed the tube back on the floor, ready for her mama.
"Mommy," Santana nodded, tapping the black box. Jane smiled and unrolled a little of the paper. She placed the box on top and managed to cut the right amount of paper, all while holding an intrigued Santana.
As she was about to place the sides of the paper over the box, a familiar pacifier was thrown into it and a giggled was heard.
"Mommy!" Santana beamed as Jane looked at her. Jane laughed and picked up the red pacifier.
"You want to give this to mommy?" Santana nodded firmly and moved Jane's hand back to the paper, then tapped her fingers so she'd let the pacifier go.
Jane let the pacifier fall after a few moments; Santana now had plenty of pacifier's around the house, even in Maura's purses, so she could afford to lose one. Plus, Christmas was the next day and she'd probably get it back.
"Okay okay," Jane smiled, continuing to wrap the gifts. "Can mama place the tape on your arm?" Jane ripped a few piece of tape from the roll and placed one of Santana's arm. Santana nodded and held her arm out, awaiting more tape. It looked pretty cool anyway!
"Mama I super tape!" Santana giggled and moved her arm up and down, the tape moving as she did so. While Santana thought this was hilarious, Jane found it difficult to continue wrapping, but it was worth the giggles from Santana.
"We should put pants over your leggings then make a cape out of mommy's bed sheet!" Jane gasped, placing another present aside. Santana turned her head and looked at Jane with wide eyes.
"Yes!" Santana nodded seriously then moved Jane's hand away from the presents. Luckily Jane had just finished; she'd put the name tags on later.
"Let's go!" At this, Santana jumped up and bounced on her toes as she waited for her mama to get up too.
"Mama, up up!" Santana held her arms out then giggled at the eye roll she received from Jane.
"Let's go dress you as mama's super Christmas baby!" Jane laughed softly as did Santana. The Latina quickly climbed the stairs, followed by Jane.
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"Mama!" A cheerful voice called out from the front door. Santana lifted her head a little, seemingly deciding whether to get up and greet her sister. The Latina let her head fall back on Jane's lap and continued to watch the movie on the screen.
"Sanna, Mama," Brittany smiled, rushing towards the sofa. "Mommy gots us cocoa!" Brittany rushed into the living room, discarding her coat, scarf and gloves along the way.
"Hey baby," Jane smiled, accepting the hug Brittany pulled her into.
"Cocoa Sanna?" Brittany knelt and stroked the dark hair from Santana's face. Santana nodded and gave Brittany her empty bottle.
"Pease," Santana whispered with a smile. Brittany nodded and kissed Santana's forehead. She stood up and rushed to the kitchen where her mommy was putting the food away.
"Mommy! Sanna have cocoa in this," Jane heard Brittany instruct. "So it not hurt her when she drink," The best big sister.
"Hey bug?" Jane said, tapping Santana's arm. The Latina turned on her back and smiled at Jane. "Want to go say hi to mommy?" Santana nodded and with the help of Jane, sat up. She rubbed her eyes and let out a jaw cracking yawn.
"Oh, you're so tired, huh?" Santana nodded and leant into Jane.
"Buh mommy," Santana mumbled around her pacifier. She climbed off the sofa then resorted to crawling into the kitchen; walking was too tiring. "Mommy hi," Jane turned her head to watch Santana and make sure she didn't hurt herself along the way.
Maura turned around then looked down. She knelt in front of Santana and helped her up.
"Hi my bug," Maura kissed Santana's temple. "Have you been good for mama?" Santana nodded.
"I goo'," Santana mumbled, looking at Brittany cleaning her empty bottle. "Bee tanks," Santana sent a tired smiled to Brittany then snuggled into Maura's chest.
"How about you go lay down with mama? Bee and I will bring you your cocoa when it's ready, then we can snuggle in front of the fire," Santana nodded and walked back to Jane; Maura holding her waist as she did so.
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Maura had gone to change into some comfier clothing while the other three played in front of the fire. Well, Brittany and Santana playing with a tea set while Jane watched on with a smile.
"Jane," Maura stopped by the door way, one hand on her hip and the other holding her bed sheet. Jane turned her head with a wide smile that soon faltered as she noticed the sheet. Oops.
"Yes, honey?" Jane asked sweetly.
"Why is there a large shape cut out of our bed sheet? And our room, a mess?" Maura raised an eyebrow and Jane smiled sheepishly. The Italian turned her head and grabbed Santana's waist, pulling the girl onto her lap and hugging her tightly. Santana was about to protest from being taken away from Brittany and her toys, but she couldn't complain about being cuddled.
"Show mommy your outfit," Jane whispered into the Latina's ear and Santana's face lit up. Jane pulled off the sweater she had put on Santana just to keep her warm until there was more wood for the fire. The Latina jumped from Jane's lap and ran to Maura, her 'cape' flowing behind her.
"Mommy! Christmas baby!" Santana giggled and repeated the name Jane had given her earlier. She then grabbed the top of her pants, dancing as she showed her mommy her outfit. Maura's face softened and she held her arms out to Santana.
"So this is what happens when I leave you two alone?" Maura teased and pat Santana's diaper covered butt, but looking at Jane. Jane nodded and Santana giggled again, pressing kisses to her mommy's shoulder.
"She's exactly like her mama was as a kid," Jane smiled proudly and sat beside Brittany. "Come on mommy, stop messing around with the bed sheet and come play with us!" Brittany looked up from her tea set and nodded vigorously to emphasise Jane's words.
"Fine," Maura folded, as difficult as it was, the bed sheet and placed it aside, before helping Santana back over to the fire.
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"Bed time little ones!" Jane scooped Santana up into her lap and covered her face in kisses. Brittany decided to join in with the kisses but Jane turned her attention to peppering kisses over the blonde's face.
"Mhm, Santa will be here soon!" Maura held her hand out to Brittany who accepted it immediately. Safe from mama!
"Santa!" Brittany cheered, swinging her and her mommy's hand while Santana jumped on Jane's back. "Come on, Sanna, mama, we have to get ready and go to sleep!" Brittany instructed, tugging on Maura's hand to walk up the stairs.
"Yeah come on, mama!" Maura teased, quickly following Brittany.
"Wai!" Santana called out. Brittany turned around, sending a worried look to Santana. Jane raised an eyebrow. "Cookie!" Santana pat Jane's hair. "Santa cookie!" Maura laughed softly then nodded.
"We left them on the table baby," Maura blew Santana a kiss then continued the walk upstairs.
"Yeah Sanna, he gonna be full up!" Brittany giggled and climbed the last few steps. Jane followed slowly as she was carrying Santana.
"Sleepy times for little bug and baby girl," Jane chanted.
Once all tucked in bed and a story had been read by Maura (Brittany claimed she did the best impressions), Jane sat in between both of the beds. Maura sat on her right, leaning into the Italian.
"Okay," Jane said quietly, unfolding the crumpled piece of paper. "My ma used to read this to me every Christmas eve when I was younger," She looked at the piece of paper then back at the girls.
"T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse!" Maura put a finger to her lips causing Brittany to giggle. Santana copied Maura then shh'd Brittany.
"The stockings were hung from the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there!" Brittany wiggled in her bed in excitement while Santana stared on; intrigued.
"The children were nestled all snug in their beds!" Jane crawled to Santana and tucked the blanket around her even more than it was. She then headed over to Brittany. "while visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads!" Jane tapped blonde hair and Brittany smiled wide. Jane placed the paper aside, continuing to tell the traditional poem off by heart.
By the time Jane was on the penultimate line, Brittany and Santana were fast asleep. Jane placed a kiss to Santana's forehead then to Brittany's and Maura followed suit, pulling up Santana's bars after.
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!" Jane whispered, closing the door behind her.
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"Sanna," Brittany whispered and climbed out of her bed. Santana stirred slightly before turning over and facing the bars, but still fast asleep. "Sanna!" Brittany knelt beside the Latina's bed and pushed her hand through the bar to poke Santana's nose. This resulted in a nose crinkle but nothing else. Brittany repeated her actions until Santana finally made a sign of being awake.
"Sanna!" Brittany cheered then quickly covered her mouth, remembering the baby monitor by Santana's bed. Santana rubbed her eyes before opening them.
"Bee?" Santana croaked around her pacifier. Brittany smiled and pulled her hand back. "Hi bee,"
"I sleep with you, Sanna?" Brittany pulled her monkey to her face. "I too 'cited to sleep, Sanna!" Santana merely nodded and scooted backwards. Brittany pushed the bars down before climbing beside Santana. She set her monkey by Santana's face then pulled the bars back up. Just in case!
"You 'cited too, Sanna?" Brittany whispered, grabbing her monkey then snuggling into Santana's chest. Santana yawned then nodded.
"San..ta!" She cheered sleepily. "He 'ere?" Santana moved down to rest her head beside Brittany.
"I think he downstairs," Brittany whispered, placing a finger over her lips to tell Santana to be quiet. "Can you hear him?" Brittany asked and Santana waited, listening out for any sounds. A bang was heard and Santana's eyes widened.
"Bee!" Santana whispered excitedly. "Bee Santa!" Brittany giggled and sat up, crawling to the end of Santana's bed.
"Maybe we can go see him!" Brittany looked through the small gap in the door. Her eyes widened as she saw a shadow against the wall. "Sanna! He coming up!" Santana gasped, and scooted down, pulling the blanket over her head. She had to be asleep if he saw her!
Brittany crawled beside Santana and buried her face in the pillow.
"Britt?" Mommy? "Sanna?" Brittany turned her head a little and looked towards the door. It was mommy!
"Sanna, mommy!" Brittany poked Santana's arm then sat up, holding her arms out. "Hi mommy," Brittany whispered, still aware of Santa downstairs. "You see Santa, mommy? We hear him!" Santana had now sat up and was nodding in agreement.
Maura smiled, walking to the side of Santana's bed. She leant on the bars and ran her hand through Brittany's hair.
"Mama's downstairs telling him to eat your cookies," Maura whispered.
"Make sure she not being mean, mommy!" Brittany gasped. She knew her mama had the tendency to be mean and that could scare Santa away if he wasn't eating the cookies! Maura laughed quietly and slid the bars down.
"Mama's not being mean!" Jane announced, walking into the room. Brittany giggled and climbed over the bars, running into Jane's arms.
"You see Santa, mama?!" Brittany asked, her eyes wide with excitement. Jane nodded with a wink.
"He's getting your presents from the sleigh now, but he'll only bring them in once you're fast asleep!" Jane helped Brittany on her back while Maura picked Santana up. The Latina held both plush animals and her pacifier in her hands.
Maura gasped and bounced Santana a little.
"We s'eep with you?" Brittany asked, looking to Jane then Maura.
"Pease!" Santana added, giving her mommas the sweetest smile she could muster. Jane nodded to Maura.
"Okay," Maura smiled, walking to the door and peeking around it. "We have to be extra quiet okay?" Santana nodded and placed her finger over her lips, much like Brittany did earlier, to tell her sister and mama to stay quiet.
Maura stayed close to the wall as she snuck to her and Jane's room. Jane followed behind, trying to stop Brittany's giggles. Once the door was closed, Maura laid Santana on the bed and sat by her feet. Santana placed her pacifier in her mouth then held the rabbit and monkey above her head.
"We're safe!" Jane cheered quietly, dropping Brittany onto the bed beside Santana. The Latina giggled and rolled onto Brittany's lap, giving the girl her monkey.
"Santa bring us presents now?" Brittany asked, snuggling her monkey to her chest. Jane nodded and climbed beside Santana.
"We have to go to sleep though," Maura said, moving beside Brittany and laying down. "The sooner we sleep, the sooner it's Christmas!" Maura said with excitement. Jane smiled, happy that the doctor had caught onto the tradition.
Santana curled into Brittany's chest and Jane wrapped her arm around the Latina's waist. Maura mirrored Jane's position with Brittany.
"Sleep tight," Maura whispered. Brittany nodded, Santana cooed and Jane blew her a kiss.
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Surprisingly Santana was the first to wake the following morning. She found herself curled into Jane's side clutching tightly at the brunette's sleep shirt. She tried to go back to sleep, but couldn't.
She turned over in Jane's arms and played with her sister's hair while she hummed against her pacifier. It was soothing and entertaining, for a few minutes at least. Santana lifted her head a little smiled at Maura who seemed to be just waking up.
Santana waited for Maura to open her eyes before calling out to her; quietly that was. Maura turned her head and smiled sleepily at Santana.
"Hey bug," Maura placed a kiss to Brittany's forehead then carefully climbed out of bed. She walked to the end of the bed and held her arms out towards Santana. "Let's get you changed then we can wake our girls, hm?" Santana fell into Maura's arms and the honey-blonde lead her to the small changing mat at the side of the room.
"It's Christmas," Maura gasped excitedly and Santana nodded.
"Christmas!" She cheered around her pacifier. The Latina kicked her legs as she felt the warmth of her diaper leave her. "Col' mommy," Maura pouted sympathetically and made quick work of changing Santana.
Once cleaned and wrapped up in the warmth of her mommy's robe, Santana was set back on the bed. She looked at Jane then to Maura, asking for permission.
"Go on, wake your partner in crime," Maura laughed softly. With a cheeky smile, Santana climbed on top of Jane and sat on her legs. Santana tapped Jane's stomach then took the pacifier from her mouth.
"Mama, up!" Santana said happily, wiggling on Jane's legs. She looked at her pacifier then back at Jane with a wide smile. She tapped the rubber against Jane's lips and waited for the right moment to slide it in.
Maura watched on in amusement, gently rousing Brittany for her sleep. It wouldn't take long; just mentioning that Santa's been would be likely to wake her fully up.
"Mama," Santana cooed, sliding the pacifier into Jane's slightly parted lips. "Wakey wakey," She whispered. A giggle was heard from Santana as Jane sucked on the pacifier, half asleep.
"What?" Jane mumbled frowning as she felt something occupying her mouth. Slowly she opened her eyes and found Santana with a large grin on her face. She then turned her head to find Maura with a similar expression.
Jane turned back to look at Santana then placed a hand over her mouth. Slowly she pulled out the pacifier she recognised as Santana's then playfully glared at the girl.
"You're sneaky!"
"Mama christmas!" Santana fell forward and wrapping Jane in a tight hug. Jane laughed and wrapped her arms around Santana's waist, squeezing the girl as they hugged.
"Merry Christmas bug!" Jane looked at Maura, who was whispering to their little blonde.
"Go wake your sister," Jane whispered to Santana. The Latina nodded and scrambled off Jane, only to lay on Brittany.
"Bee," Santana whispered. Jane leaned over, helping her two girls in waking Brittany up.
"Wakey wakey, Bee," Jane said softly. Maura kissed Brittany's nose.
"It's Christmas, baby," Maura smiled as the blonde opened her eyes, looking blearily at Maura. After feeling something on her back, Brittany turned over, causing Santana to fall onto her chest.
"Bee!" Santana giggled, lifting herself up. Brittany smiled and rubbed her eyes to wake herself up a little more.
"Merry Christmas baby girl," Jane smiled, rubbing Brittany's arm. At the mention of Christmas, Brittany's eyes widened and she wiggled under Santana.
"Santa mommas!" Brittany smiled wide. "Happy christmas mommas!"
"Merry Christmas baby," Maura kissed the blonde's head then helped Santana off Brittany so the blonde could move. As soon as she could, Brittany ran over to the door and waited impatiently for her mommas and sister.
Santana climbed off the bed and toddled over to the door, grabbing Brittany's hand.
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Brittany gasped as she walked downstairs and Santana's eyes widened. Santa had definitely been! And he left snow! Brittany ran the rest of the way down the stairs while Santana clung to her mommy's arm.
"Ma will be here in a few minutes," Jane smiled at Maura, standing at the bottom of the stairs holding Brittany's sleep shirt. "You have to wait for us!" Jane teased, tickling Brittany's waist.
"You go ahead, I'm going to get Santana some warm milk and make us some coffee," Maura smiled, shooing Jane and Brittany away as they reached the bottom of the stairs.
"Mommy up," Santana yawned, snuggling further into Maura's chest.
"I'm sorry bug, mommy can't carry you downstairs," Maura pouted, rubbing her back. "I'm not as strong as your mama," Santana whined but clung to Maura's arm nonetheless, walking with her down the stairs.
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Brittany cuddled close to Jane, gazing longingly at the presents, but she wanted to wait for her sister and mommy.
"Happy Christmas mama," Brittany smiled, kissing Jane's shoulder. "Thank you for saving us," Jane squeezed Brittany and pressed repetitive kisses to her hair.
"I'm glad we did, now we have two perfect little girls who we love more than anything," Brittany beamed then turned around, wrapping Jane in a tight hug.
"We love our mommas so much!" Brittany nodded, kissing the side of Jane's head. A loud knock at the door made Brittany jump back and look at Jane with wide eyes. Santa? Did he forgot something?
"Oh! That must be nonna!" Jane patted Brittany's lap so she could stand up. "Want to open the door with mama?" Brittany nodded excitedly and grabbed Jane's hand tightly.
"Le's go!" Brittany pulled Jane with her then grabbed the door handle, pouting when it didn't open. "Mama?" She looked to Jane for answers.
"We have to unlock it baby girl," Jane said softly and sliding the key into the lock. She instructed Brittany to turn it while she undid the chain. As soon as the door was unlocked, Brittany pulled the door open, revealing a large red sack.
"Mama das not nonna," Brittany frowned but stepped forward to take a look at the name tag on the sack. Taking hold of it for a better look, Brittany was startled by someone jumping out from behind it.
"Merry Christmas!" Angela yelled. Jane laughed but walked forward to grab Brittany's waist.
"It's just nonna baby girl," Jane cooed, rocking a shocked Brittany gently. Brittany nodded but snuggled into Jane's chest.
"I'm sorry baby," Angela pouted, moving past the back and to her daughter and grandbaby. "I just wanted to surprise you," Brittany peeked at Angela and sent her a small smile. Maura appeared behind Jane while Santana crawled into the living room.
"Let's get inside, it's freezing!" Maura stepped past the trio hugging and pulled the sack, along with another bag, into the house.
Santana glanced up from her milk bottle and cheered as she saw Angela.
"Nonna, nonna!" Santana gave her a wide smile.
"Hello baby!" Angela picked Santana up from the floor and placed her on her lap. "Santa's been very generous this year!" Santana nodded.
"It's cus we good nonna!" Brittany added and crawled to sit beside Angela.
"Present time!" Jane announce excitedly. She was a big kid when it came to Christmas.
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The presents had all been opened, Brittany and Santana played happily with each other, both clutching the plush Olaf Angela had bought them (one of many gifts), Maura occasionally glanced at the birth stone charm on her bracelet and Jane stared admirably at her girls. Wrapping paper was strewn across the whole floor, leaving only a small space for Santana and Brittany to sit, but wasn't that the fun of Christmas?
Both girls, even their big selves which had yet to be seen, had been spoiled by the two Rizzoli's and the doctor, and many tears had been shed.
"I have one more present, for all of you," Angela pulled a smallish box from the large sack, which was now empty, and handed it to Maura. Jane scooted closer to get a better look at the gift.
"Baby's first Christmas!" Maura read the words on the silver bauble out loud. She was beaming.
"Thanks ma," Jane smiled over to her mother. Angela shrugged.
"I saw it and just had to get it," Maura got up and went to hang it on the tree, right in the front. It looked just darling.
"It's perfect," Maura turned and had tears in her eyes. Jane nodded and walked over to Maura, pulling her into her arms.
"So is our little family," Jane pressed kisses to Maura's hair. "San, Britt," Jane turned and held an arm out to her girls. "Come here!" Brittany scrambled to her feet and crashed into her mommas. Santana followed more gracefully and hugged her momma's legs.
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"Me and Sanna made you a picture, mommas, to say thank you,"
"Thank you for saving us and loving us," Santana added quietly and nodded in agreement. She handed Jane the framed picture taken of the family in front of their Christmas tree. They had just decorated it and Angela insisted on taking the picture as it was their first Christmas together and their first time decorating the house.
"Oh babies," Maura cooed and ran her fingers over the glass. "Thank you," Jane pulled Santana onto her lap and Brittany cuddled into Maura's side.
"Okay, smile!" They heard Angela announced, holding up a camera in front of them. "Say Happy first Christmas!" Santana and Brittany giggled then gave the camera a grin. Maura and Jane kissed each girls cheek.
"Another one for the scrap book," Angela whispered, staring happily at the picture.
I'm yet to decide whether to continue this, due to the amazing response, so I wrote a Christmas chapter for you all :) Thank you!