Edd and Marie share a heart warming hug . Well , to Edd at least , he has been standing there for at least an hour cause he didn't know she was gone . She finally let him go to see how much he has recovered and what is he holding in his hand .

Edd : I got you this while I was in bed shopping . I spent hours trying to draw with two fingers to get the design right but I got my money worth cause . Open it .

His voice is still so weak since he has to focus on breathing to elevate the pain . Marie takes the boss gently away from his hand and open it , finding a locket with a lavender flower engraved on the outside then she open it , finding a picture of them before going to the dance . Marie almost shed a tear when she sees it but put it to the side for now .

Marie : It's beautiful. I love it but you should stay home and rest , your body is still very weak.

Antonio: You should listen to her boy or you would like to go for another try .

He steps into the light to reveal himself to Edd . Edd , even in his weakened state still has the courage to put his life on the line for Marie . Stepping in front of her to protect her .

Edd : Stay away from her , you want something. You talk with me .

Antonio smirks at Edd .

Antonio: If I wanted something from you , you would be dead by now .

Edd: Marie , goes inside , I'll handle this .

Marie : Edd , you don't understand, he is ...

Antonio: Ah ah ah .

Waving his finger at her to make her quiet .

Edd : My bones may be broken but I can still put you down right here if you dare touch her .

Trying to stand without his crutches but he fails, falling down on his knees to which Marie helps him get back up .

Antonio: I already have enough for one holiday weekend to even be bothered by you and her . I do hope that we will cross path again , it was fun to see you try to protect her from me , no matter how pointless it is .

Chuckling menacingly while he returns to the car then drive away .

Marie: Come on , let get you inside .

Edd: It's alright. I can ..

He tries to walk but fails again .

Marie : let me help you , please .

Her plead melt his defense, easing up on his crutches as she helps him get inside her house .

Marie: What were you thinking of when trying to fight him ?

Yelling at Edd for his bravery .

Edd : I'm not gonna stand idly by when my girlfriend is disrespected .

Marie: I wasn't, just try not to get yourself killed before we get married.

Edd smiles and laughs : I'm gonna buy you a ring and hold you up to that .

Even Marie has to admit , he is very brave .

Marie: I'm just , just trying not to lose you .

Putting him down on the couch , putting his crutches on the side . Standing in front of him .

Edd: You should talk to my family and see how eager they are at killing each others.

Marie: Your brothers?

Marie sits down next to him .

Edd: My other family .

The two look at each other .

Edd: You aren't the only one with secret.

Marie rolls her lips.

Marie : I just , just thought, may be if you didn't know by the time we get married . We will leave this behind and starts anew but my dad had other plans , starting with beating the shit out of you .

Marie caress his hair and cheek , seeing cuts everywhere .

Edd: I was helping Chuck , it was either me or his daughter and I will be dammed if I let a young girl die for me .

Marie didn't know that , giving him a kiss on the cheek .

Marie: Then I'm sorry for thinking you were just reckless.

Edd giggle: Oh I am , for you . Like do you see how many cast on me , I'm barely able to walk , much less punch someone. Yet somehow I still crawl my ways out of that hotel and walks miles to your house .

Marie giggle: OK, I'm sorry . I can't tell you what is between me and that man for multiple reasons but rest assured , I'm safe and happy , especially when I'm with you. Speaking of present , thank you. Let me give you one as well .

Marie leaves the couch and head to the kitchen while Edd tries to squirm to get his phone in his jacket . Calling Chuck to ask him about Antonio and Marie . Marie comes back with a Santa hat on with a present of her own .

Marie: Here, from my grandma. I told her about you and she really wants to see us in matching clothes .

The gift is a scarf , knitted by Grandma Flacily herself.

Edd: Wow , thank you . Actually my neck is still hurting like hell so this will help out a lot .

Marie puts it around his neck gently , carefully so it won't put too much pressure on his bruised neck . He turns to look at her so she could better put it on him then when she sees his lips has cuts on it , she touches it to get a better sense on how much he sacrifice to save someone else . He doesn't wince when she puts her finger on his lips , enduring a slight hint of pain is worth it for her .

Marie : Does it hurt when I touch them ?

Asking him as she leans in , resting on his forehead .

Edd : I told them I had worst and i wasn't lying . I rather have my body broken than losing you nor have someone died for me .

Marie leans her lips and in , pulling his head in to kiss which he let her as he is in her mercy now . She presses her soft lips on his and the two just melt into each other .

Marie : I can taste some blood . Do you want to stop ?

Pulling back , putting her finger close to where she think there is a leak .

Edd : I don't even feel it . Just my love for you and also your entire body on my healing legs .

Marie looks down , noticing she is sitting on his cast .

Marie : Oh I'm sorry .

Giggling as she jumps out of his lap .

Edd : It's fine , I just need a few more days to heal my bones then I'll be as soft as a deshell crab .

Wiggling his hands in the air .

Marie : Well , till then , you should take your time , study , eat , rest and try to enjoy the holiday with your brothers . They missed you too you know .

Edd sighs .

Edd : I know . I will head over there tomorrow to celebrate the holidays with them . I actually haven't get them anything as present yet . Mind going early morning shopping with me.

Marie smile then kisses him before leaving the couch.

Marie : gladly . also , you can sleep here for the night . I don't want to send you wandering the cold on Christmas now do we ?

Edd chuckle at Marie , getting comfortable on the couch as she light up the fire place for him .

Edd : I supposed you have a point . After all , you are the 2nd smartest kid in school .

Marie turns around and puff her lips at him .

Marie : Yeah , who first ?

Clearly a bit jealous to his amusement .

Edd : Me of course , i hacked into the school system . You are behind me just 0.5 point on basically every subject .

Marie : I do not , at least not by that margin .

Turns back around to continue her work .

Edd : It doesn't mean you aren't the most fantastic girl in school . At least in my eyes .

Marie : Ok mister I'm good with words .

Clealy mocking him as she light up the fireplace before going to her room to fetch something . Sneaking on kiss on his cheek before heading upstair .

Marie : I'll be back in just a moment . Rest easy ok ?

Tapping his shoulder as she leaves , making him feel ever so lucky to be with her , even after getting the shit beat out of him. Edd takes a few big breath as he settle in the long sofa , getting a good spot and with the fire warm the cold away , he slowly driff off to sleep even when he tries his best not to .

Marie comes back down with a large blanket that covers both her and Edd as they finally share a moment of peace together . By morning , Marie wakes up first to get breakfast ready while Edd is still resting . Even for the naked eyes , she can see a lot his cuts and bruises have already begun to fade away . His body seems to move much fluently now . He recovers so quick is what she is thinking but his complexion is getting pale like he is dying of hunger . His body is speeding the recovery by burning any calories he has in him which he is running low . Marie quickly get to work and begin to cook large hefty meals like pancakes and large sandwiches to refill Edd's energy level . The smell and sound of her cooking wakes him up from his sleep . Despite feeling his body can move a lot better now , he feel unbearably drowsy and exhausted , giving him such a appetipe that he thinks he could eat 5 baconator . Getting up from the floor , breaking off the cast feel like getting rock out of his chest . Pain is still on his joint but for the most part , he is healed enough to walk around without any assistance . Getting to the kitchen , finding Marie plating up a mountain of food on the table then she turns to him when they finally make eyes contact . Marie sees the reddish skins of his healed body , spreading everywhere there was an injuries going up to his neck . His heavy breathing and constant grunting to hold in the pain yet he still pushes on . Marie quickly goes to him but he hold his hand up , letting him get to the table on his own to test how much he has recover . Sitting down , he let out a big sigh of relief , rubbing his neck and body to wear off some of soreness before finally smilling at Marie and her meal for him . She smiles at how much he has recovered and that strong spirit is still there .

Marie : Glad to see you are still strong headed . Come and eat , you should be straving right now.

Edd : Thanks honey .

That one came out too soon as both of them blush like tomatoes . Yes , they have strong feeling for each other but that one is way too soon . Edd simply bury his face in food to hide while Marie darts her eyes away from him to not attract his attention to her red face . He devour everything in a span of 30 minutes . Letting a huge sigh as he leans back against the chair to rest up . Marie starts getting the dishes but Edd stands up slowly and walks up to her .

Edd : Let me clean this up . I'm good enough to walk and i'm not letting my girlfriend clean up after me .

Marie : I insists.

She tries to grab the plate first but Edd grab her wrists then pull her into his arms . Hurt , but worth it as she spins into his arms with his large belly cushion her fall . She yelp upon landing then the pair lock eyes .

Marie : I have to learn to take charge of this relationship .

Is what Marie tells herself in her mind . Edd smiles then chuckle a bit as he gives her a quick kiss on the cheek before escort her away to the couch .

Edd : Just take your rest and let me handle the cleaning . I need to excercise and you need to the extra rest . I don't want my girlfriend to be my butler for the holidays . I want her to be my love . Ok ?

Marie rolls her and puff her lips in defeat as she lays on the couch . Hearing the sounds of Edd cleaning , she dozes off a bit only to sleep pass noon from a the fatigue of nursing Edd back to health and he took notice . Keeping her confortable while proceeding with the cleaning in the most quietest ways possible . It was a bit slow and tidious but he finishes by 1 in the afternoon and just in time as his body begins to heal back up . Absorbing all the nutrions from the big breakfast and healing the remaining injuries . By 3 , Marie finally wakes up as she sees the house is completely spottless with Edd sitting on the sofa , resting . She wiggles quietly over to him , removing his blanket to see his body is almost back to normal with no beer belly .

Edd : If you want to take it to the next step , i wont refuse .

Marie pouts then throw the blanket back on him .

Marie : You and your cutes words .

The two sits next to each other , enjoying a moment of silence before deciding to head out for a walk to enjoy the melting snow . The wind is still quite cold but nothing compared to the feeling of Marie snuggling and holding his arm as the two have a stroll to the park . Edd can't even register the cold or the noises people make when they see such an young odd couple . Marie is so innocent look to Edd gentle yet dangerous gaze on her . With only 2 days left before school starts , Marie want to go shopping for school supplies so she asks him to go the mall with her which he glady goes . While picking up school supplies , the two ventures out to buy some other things like clothes and cute toys . With the afternoon fading out , they decide to go to the arcade to have some fun before heading home. Marie decide to play some shooter while Edd simply enjoy the sight of Marie having the time of her life , enjoying the moment but it seems to would not last as a familiar white haired figure emerges from the crowd , it is Tessa .

Back when Edd was going to endure the Passage , Tessa already caught wind of the event and was looking foward to see how tough her brother is . Let just say she wasn't disappointed but it left her with a question , how can she break him cause surely pure physical force couldn't do it , so what then . Her question would be answered as she followed Edd slugging his way back to Marie . Killing a few thugs wanted to kill Edd that Chuck missed out with her knives . The site of her lurking in the dark with blood splattered all over her is something that would frightened even the toughest of men . Edd excuse himself to just out of site for a moment to get some drinks to which Marie waves him goodbye as she continues her fun . Once he walks away into the crowd , losing site of Tessa only to get dragged into a photo booth to which both him and Tessa pull out knives at each other throat on instinct . Edd frowns while Tessa grin menacingly at him .

Tessa : I see you are back to health , courtesy of our bloodline .

Edd : Don't talk .

Putting the razor dagger right at her throat only to have her sharp sewing needle blade at his heart .

Tessa : I love to see this side of you more but we should change out potition before people get the wrong ideas .

Seeing Tessa in a short strapless top with short jeans , with a fur coat to keep her warm and cover while wearing black stocking with spiked boots . Edd is standing over her with one leg between hers on the bench , quite close up in her thighs . Seeing she has a point , both keep their blades up till both sit down comfortablely . Edd puts his knife back in his coat while Tessa quickly sneak the knives back in her coat and dress .

Edd : I don't expect you to come her to play some dance machine .

His voice is quite hostile yet civil enough to make Tessa chuckle .

Tessa : Nice idea , i could use some legs work after spending the holidays having sex .

Edd rolls his eyes in disgust .

Tessa : Kiss and tell aside , I'm here on business . Father is expanding his empire and this place is on the list . Not now but soon .

Adjusting her aluring and seductive makeup while putting some coin into the machine .

Tessa : Your ordinary girlfriend seem to be more than neath the eyes . The estranged daughter of the Facily criminal family , now that is gold .

Laughing as she puts enough money in .

Edd : She wants no part in it .

Glaring over his sister to which Tessa just stick her tounge out at him .

Tessa : Fate have a good way to make you do things you would never expect .

The machine starts counting down .

Tessa : Smile in front of the camera .

Tessa gives her signature her menacing smile while Edd only give an annoyed face for the photo . The snap then the two leave the booth .

Tessa : I'm going to have some fun hunting for a bed mate tonight . The current one is good but i need some new blood .

Waving her hands as she head to a different section of the arcade while Edd goes back to Marie , finding her still on fire , mowing down the zombie horde and she is hitting headshot while making a crazy face .

Edd : It must be that mafia gene kicking in .

Smilling from his own joke as he get back into her view and she smile , waving at him while holding the plastic gun , gunning down the boss to finish the 1st stage . A small crowd form around to applaude her skill . The extra attention cause her to blush a bit as she gives the control to a kid then walk over to Edd .

Edd : Look like you had a good time .

Marie still smilling wide .

Marie : Ok , i do have a bit video game stage in my early childhood .

Laughing away her shame as Edd wraps her arms with his then the two walk over to a juice stall to rehydrate but caught the site of something interesting . A dance off at the dance machine as a girl in a red short dress with stocking who look like a model with her look is rocking the game , beating people after trying to dethrone her . Edd knows it is Tessa but she is wearing a face mask and cap so Marie doesnt know even though some features does resemble her . A crowd already formed to admire Tessa skill and look as she makes the boys below stare like crazy with her leg work .

Marie : Look at her , she is wrecking everyone . I doubt anyone could beat her .

Looking at dazzling stage with Tessa looking down at everyone and seeing Edd . Locking eyes and even though her face is covered , he can tell she is grinning at him .

Edd : I can take her .

Marie looks over to Edd which a shock expression .

Marie : I know you can dance but this is something else .

Edd : I'm a quick learner . Mind holding my jacket for me .

Giving his coat and scarf to her then removing his hat . Rolling up his sleeves to show his tatoos as he walks up the stage to which Tessa chuckle as she removes her mask and hat . Marie is shock to see Tessa is on stage , now with Edd joining her . She has a hunch since some of the features are very similar yet a few details were missing so she couldn't be sure but she is now , that dark smile is always belong to Tessa . The crowd roars as a new challenger walk on stage . Tessa applaude him slowly in mockery then when he is up , they get into a stare down before the next song pop .

Tessa : Consider how you handle your fights till now . I'll be easy on you .

Turns to the screen as Edd does the same .