Re: A very OP Christmas Part 1...

[Pockets]

Nikki shrugs.

Nikki: I'm surprised it worked. I was worried I'd scare him.

[Cruel Britannia]

Amanda: Scare him? Nah.... Nicholas is our big, strong champion arent you?

While curled up in Nikki's arms Nicholas sleepily yawns and curls his fists ap and bends his arms as if he were flexing.

[Pockets]

Nikki smirks.

Nikki: Must be a Nick thing... from what I've heard my great-grandpa I was named for was kind of a badass. And of course, there's me.

She smiles at the sleepy Nicholas.

Nikki: You're a badass, aren't you.

Jessica: You shouldn't be saying that around children.

Nikki brushes it off.

Nikki: The kid's going to learn worse than that.

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex has been standing in the door looking at the interaction with a huge grin on his face.

[Pockets]

Nikki: Hey, look Nick. That's your Daddy.

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex chuckles nervously.

Alex: Yeah..... I am..... wow.....

He approaches and touches Nicholas' hand gently.

.... heh.... I helped make you.....

[Pockets]

Nicholas' hand instinctively closes over his father's finger.

Nikki: He is a cute little guy.

In the bath, Alexis wakes back up.

Alexis: Hello...?

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex looks at Nicholas speechless for a while, but thenn is snapped out if it by Alexis He extracts his finger from Nicholas' grip and kisses his hand.

Alex I have to go help Mommy..... son...... But I'm not going far..... you have fun with Aunt Nikki.....

He heads into the bathroom.

.... hey beautiful.... ready to get out?

[Pockets]

Alexis nods.

Alexis: I think so. I feel really... empty though.

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex: That's to be expected sweetie.....

He indicates down to Lexi's significantly shrunken belly.

[Pockets]

Alexis: I can't wait to meet them.

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex: They're beautiful honey.... and they're currently being universally fawned over..... so let's take this opportunity to get you comfortable first.....

Alex gentlt lifts Lexi out of the bath, sits her down on a nearby bench, removes her birthing robe and replaces it with a traditionally fluffy Edwards robe. He then carries her into the master bedroom which has been already prepared with clean linen.

[Pockets]

Alexis: Now that the excitement is over, back to pampering me huh?

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex: I think if there was ever a day that you deserve it.... it's today.

He lays her in bed and tucks her in.

OK.... so..... shall I let you get some more sleep sweetie?

[Pockets]

Alexis: I'm fine! I want to see my babies, even if everyone else is fawning all over them.

A pause as it sinks in.

Alexis: My babies.... I have... babies....

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex: I know honey..... it hasn't sunk in for me yet either.....

He stands.

I'll be right back I'm just going to collect..... our babies.

He leaves the room, Alexis can hear him say.

OK everyone.... please return your bundles of joy to me..... it's time for them to meet momma.....

He returns a moment later with two babies snuggled in each arm.

[Jabberwocky]

After Alex takes Connor away Colin walks outside, the gentle rain hitting him as he retrieves a cigarette from his pocket. He pauses and stares at it...and stares...after a point he isn't even staring at it, he's just staring at nothing.
He lifts his face upwards as the drops hit his face

[Pockets]

Alexis stares at the little bundles in Alex's arms.

Alexis: Oohh... they're so tiny!

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex places Nicholas and the littlest unnamed girl into Lexi's arms.

Alex: Hey guys..... this is your momma.....

The two babies in Lexi's arms study her intently and make happy burbling noises.

[Cryonix]

Jayden and Gabriel look on from outside the master bedroom...

Jayden: That's...pretty cool, isn't it?

Gabe: ...yeah...

Jayden: You....worried about the same thing I am, aren't you?

Gabe: You already know the answer to that.

Jayden: Yeah....I'm...afraid how they would turn out too.

Silence...

Gabe: ...I think Cameron is going to ask Mom to marry him...

Jayden: Yeah.

Gabe: Are you okay with that?

Jayden: ...If it makes mother happy...then yes. Are you?

Gabe: ...I...I don't know, kiddo. I don't know about much right now....

[Pockets]

Alexis smiles at them, cuddling them, then double takes at Nicholas.

Alexis: What is that?

[Cruel Britannia]

Alex: Oh.... um..... he didn't want to let go of his.... championship..... so he pinned Nikki for the gold ribbon......

Erin: Hey there's MY babies..... you ok kids? You seem.... thoughtful.....

[Cryonix]

Jayden: Oh, hey mom. Yeah...just...seeing Lexi and Alex and thinking about....

Gabe: If and when we have kids...if they are going to turn out like...

Jayden: Someone not worth mentioning. So mom....what's the deal with you and Cameron?

[Cruel Britannia]

Erin: Now you listen to me boys..... I do not think of your father as your father..... he was a sperm donor..... the man who taught you two to be men..... your real father.... was your uncle Ewan..... babies are innocent.... they are raised into being the people that they are..... and your children will be perfect..... just like my children are.....

.... and..... deal?..... what deal are you referring to Jayden?

[Pockets]

Alexis laughs, looking at her son.

Alexis: You are a stubborn one, aren't you.

She looks over at the daughter in her arms.

Alexis: And as for you... what is your name?

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