DISCLAIMER *** I HAVE CHANGED THE NAME OF MICHELLES DAUGHTER LILY TO LOUISE AS IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TO HAVE TWO LILYS (Kylie and David's daughter) SORRY IF ITS CONFUSING. ***

It was Christmas morning and a thin, white sheet of glistening snow had settled on Weatherfield. The Connors and Platts had agreed they would do Christmas at the Rovers in the back room so everyone got to see everyone. It was around 8.30am when everyone was finally settled with a cup of tea so Michelle thought it was about time to start opening presents. They had decided on a system ( although they didn't want it too formal) of everyone opening their presents from one person first and then they would move onto the next person. The first person was decided as Gail who was understandably a very difficult person to buy for. Carla spent hours in debate with Nick on what they should buy her mother in law. In the end they had decided on something simple and not that pricey but it had a lot of meaning to it. Carla had took the kids to go and get a hand mould done, so it had a hand print from Carla, Nick, Casey and George in it and a little blank space at the end where it hadn't been filled in yet which was for the new baby when it arrived. Needless to say when Gail unwrapped her present she was over joyed. She was so happy and over whelmed that she almost started crying at the thought that been put into her gift.

"Thank you so much you 4, this means so much to me. I'll treasure it forever" Gail said getting up to give Carla and Nick and the kids a hug.

"You're more than welcome Gail, I'm glad you like it" Carla replied happily.

When the time came for Carla and Nick to open Gail's present she handed them an envelope.

"I didn't have a clue what to get you and I haven't seen you for so many Christmases so I thought this might make up for the ones I wasn't there for" Gail explained as Carla opened the envelope. Carla was really shocked when she opened the envelope and she was greeted with a check and as she read it closer she realised the check said '£3,000'.

"Gail, this is too much." Carla told her mother in law.

"Nonsense, it's for you all" Gail replied.

"No way, it's still far too much. Our present didn't cost anywhere near that." Carla said now feeling guilty for only spending £50.

"You don't give to receive. It's not about how much money it costs. Your present was defiantly my favourite." Gail said smiling.

"If you're sure?" Carla asked.

"Yes. I wouldn't have give you it otherwise." Gail replied.

"Thank you so much Gail" Carla said giving her a hug.

They got through the other presents rather quickly, they had decided to get Kylie a Pandora Bracelet and David a new Ralph Lauren watch and in return Carla received a gold, Charlotte Tilbury highlighter she had been talking to Kylie about and Nick received an expensive after shave.

Then it was onto Sarah, Harry and Bethany. They had gotten Sarah a Pandora ring, Harry an Xbox game and Bethany a Mac lipstick in the shade diva. Sarah on the other hand had no idea what to get Carla or Nick so ended up giving them a £25 voucher each to spend at Debenhams and Bethany had gotten Carla a bracelet that had a heart charm dangling off it that read 'auntie' which to Carla was heart warming as she felt like she was finally excepted back into the family after what she did.

Next was Michelle. She had saved up money to buy Carla a really expensive Chanel perfume which she adored more than anything and she had gotten Nick a pair of cufflinks with 'N.T" engraved into them. Carla wanted to go all out on Michelle and spend a fortune on her but had decided not to spend lots as it may have made Michelle feel bad for not getting her enough stuff. She instead decided to get her a brown, leather Michael Kors handbag. She knew Michelle liked it because she remembered her sending a photo of it to her and saying she really wanted it.

It was then the Connors turn to hand out gifts and Johnny, Aiden and Kate had decided to pitch in together and get them a joint present; a deposit on a house. Yasmeen and sharifs house had just been put on the market and they new Carla and Nick were interested so they decided to put the deposit down for them. Carla and Nick were both over joyed and so thankful to Johnny for doing this as it lifted a huge weight of their shoulders.

"Thank you so much dad. I can't thank you enough" Carla told Johnny.

"Don't mention it darling, and I've got you an extra something." Johnny said pulling out a Pandora jewellery bag.

"Oh dad you shouldn't have." Carla said taking the bag and peering inside. She then opened the box and seen that it was a necklace with a heart pendant that had 'daughter' engraved into it.

"It's beautiful dad. Thankyou." Carla said trying not to cry. Then it was Carlas turn to give the Connors their presents. Carla and Nick had decided to give Aiden as Ralph Lauren watch the same as David and then Johnny, a new suit. As for Kate they just gave her a Pandora bracelet like they did with Kylie and Sarah.

Next was Audrey and they really didn't have a clue what to get her so they just picked up a few scarves from debenhams with different prints on whilst Audrey gave Carla and Nick £500 to spend on what they liked.

It was then the kids turn and they had asked Nick for some money to go Christmas shopping with Johnny and had decided to get 2 large blown up canvases one with a photo of all of the Platts, Tilsleys and Connors together on and the other one of Carla, Nick, Casey and George. Needless to say both Nick and Carla were over joyed at the thoughtful gift their children had gave them.

Finally it was Carla and nicks turn to see what they got each other. Nick had asked Michelle for advice on what to get Carla and had bought a pair of black Louboutins, a Michael Kors bag and a pair of diamond earrings from Ernest Jones. She loved every single present but she knew he would love hers so much more and everyone knew what she had got him apart from him, himself. The first thing he opened was a new watch from Armani, the second thing was an old movie box set that he absolutely loved and the last thing was a big white envelope. He scanned the envelope trying to figure out what it was and then dived in to open it. When he opened it he saw that it was from her solicitor. He gave her a strange look and then unfolded the piece of paper and when he saw what it was he dropped it on the floor and put his head in his hands.

"I can't believe this." Nick said putting his head back up.

"Aren't you happy?" Carla asked feeling downhearted.

"Happy? Carla I'm over the moon I just can't believe you did this." Nick said giving her a huge hug.

"I know it's all you've ever wanted and it completes you." Carla explained.

"You're wrong there. You're all I ever wanted, you complete me. I don't understand though." Nick said.

"You don't understand what?" Carla asked.

"Why Robert sold you the bistro back." Nick told her.

"He couldn't handle it, all the pressure of owning a bistro it was crippling him." She explained to her confused husband.

"Didn't this cost a fortune?" Nick questioned.

"Does that really matter? And if you must know you don't own all of it, just the shares you had before. Leanne bought the rest of it." Carla told him.

"So you and Leanne actually spoke to each other?" Nick asked with a chuckle.

"Yeah, I think she may have forgiven me" Carla laughed.

.…

A few hours later after dinner everyone had gone home which just left Carla, Nick, Michelle, Steve, Casey, Louise and George. They were all crammed into the sofa with the kids on the floor watching the grinch who stole Christmas. The kids had soon got bored of the many, many toys and gifts they had received and were needless to say exhausted from the whole day.

" I think it's time we all went to bed, don't you?" Carla asked everyone.

"Yeah I'm shattered" Michelle replied as she carried Louise up the stairs.

"Me too" Nick added picking up Casey whilst Carla picked up George.

…

Once the kids were tucked up in bed asleep Carla and Nick headed to their room and got into bed.

"I love you so much." Nick said with Carla cuddled up in his arms.

"I know you do. I love you too." Carla replied kissing the dimple on his chin.

"You are so amazing you know that don't you? I have the best wife ever. " Nick said holding her tighter.

" I only bought back what I lost you in the first place." Carla said looking down slightly.

"Just forget about all that okay? I'm just glad I have my family and I wouldn't give any of this up for the world." Nick said kissing her forehead.

"Night Nick." Carla said.

"Goodnight beautiful" replied Nick.

Thank you for reading, I'm so sorry it's been ages since I updated I've been super busy and haven't had any inspiration to write. I will try to make these more regular updates.