When they got home, Mac turned on the Alarm, and swore to Flack, that they would have a happy christmas morning, even if it killed him". "Mac...did you find out anything"? asked Stella. "We did love, how are the kids"? "Still sleeping, but they should be up soon". "Okay... have a seat guy's, this isn't good". Sitting down, Don faced Jennifer and said...."sweetheart, I have some news, it seems we have adopted the daughter, of someone who works for the Mofia".
Flack waited for her to say something, anything, but nothing, not a word. "Do you understnad what I'm telling you"? "I do, and the only thing I have to say about that, is that he can't have her back". "I know that, and he's not going to get her, but we need to be prepared, for they will try again". "Mac...what's going on"? asked Stella again. As Mac explained the story to everyone, they listened without interruption, until Mac was finished.
"Wow...so where do we go from here"? asked Danny. "No where right now, we are all going to enjoy our christmas, understood"? "Understood, they all said. "Dad....called Marie, as she walked into the den. "Hey love, Merry Christmas, are you the first one up"? "No...I came to tell Auntie that Caroline is up". "Oh....okay, thanks sweetheart, said Stella. As Stella headed upstairs, Marie walked over and sat on her dad's lap. "Merry Christmas daddy", she said, as she kissed him.
When Mackenzie, Michael, Caroline, and Sheldon Jr were all in the den, Mac began to play Santa. "Here you go Marie, this is from Aunt Stella, and I". "Thanks Uncle Mac, and Auntie". As Marie opened it, she seen the heartshaped locket, and when she opened it, she seen the picture, of her, Jennifer, and Don. "Oh...I love it, this is so beautiful, daddy...help me put it on". "Okay, now for Mackenzie and Michael". "Me first daddy, I's the oldest". Handing the gift to Mackenzie, she opened it, and smiled.
"Thank you daddy, you got me my little kitchen center", said Mackenzie with excitment. "Ohhh... daddy, ou ot me a Onka uck". "You like that one son, that's the big Bulldozer of Tonka". Passing out more gifts, to the babies, and themselve's everyone began unwrapping, and thanking each other. "I'm going to check the turkey, I'll be right back, said Stella. Heading towards the kitchen, Mac grabbed her in his arms.
"Hello love, Merry Christmas, he said, as he passed her the small box. "Oh Mac, it's from Tiffany's". "I know love, only the best for you". Opening the little box, Stella seen the beautiful diamond necklace, with diamond earrings. "Oh Mac, this is too much". "No love, it's not enough, for you deserve it all". Crying Mac placed the necklace on her neck. "Thank you, Stella cried as she kissed him. "Oh come on now....I thought you were checking the turkey, said Danny.
"I am, I'm going, said Stella, as she walked into the kitchen. "So what do you really think Mac"? "I think we need to keep a close eye on Jennifer, Marie and Flack". "I think you are right, do have an idea"? "I do, just give me till after dinner, then we will discuss it". "Mac....can you let you eveyone know that dinner is ready". "Sure love, do you need help"? "Ummm...no I got it, thanks".
When everyone was seated at the table, Mac told everyone to bow their heads, to pray.
"Dear Lord,
We thank you for this wonderful christmas day, and for keeping our families together and safe this year. We would also like to pray for the safety of our Troops, that couldn't make it home this year. But most of all Lord, we need to ask you to protect us throughout the upcoming events, that will take place in our lives, please keep us all together, and help guide us through, Amen".
"Amen.....everyone repeated.
With the prayer done, Danny, Don, Sheldon, Stella, Lindsay, Jennifer, and Mac, all stood up, and said......
"Merry Christmas to you, all our fans, may your day be filled with peace, warmth and love".
TBC...