Please Come Home For Christmas

[Alexis Reese James]

Friends singin’, bells ringin’
Snowman standing in the yard
It’s a living Christmas card
Captured in our hearts forever
Friends scatter, it’s won’t matter
The magic never melts away
It only takes a Christmas Day
To make it reappear
We’d have an old time Christmas
An old time Christmas
Just like the ones from yesterday
We’d leave the world behind us
Let the spirit find us
And have an old time Christmas
For old times sake
So leave the world behind you
Let the spirit find you
And have an old time Christmas
For old times sake

There was nothing like the magic of Christmas.

It was the one time of the year when Lexi had all her family gathered in one place and the house filled with love and laughter. With the rapidly expanding family, the rooms were almost completely filled and even the guesthouse overflowed with kids. Tree lights sparkled and glittered out in the darkening yard and yummy scents floated through the air. Cocoa and hot apple cider awaited for the brave who'd dashed out to play in the snow that lay white on the ground from a freak Gulf snowstorm while huge trays of cookies, cheese and other various snacks lay on tables in the dining room, Library and other various rooms around the house.

All in all, it was simply perfect.

Decending the huge spiraling stairs, the beautiful blond matron of the James clan laughed as she dodged a pair of scampering imps and then spied her lovely sister slipping in with her equally handsome husband, looking very much like a pair of teenagers with their rosey cheeks and brilliant smiles just for each other. As they disappeared into the parlor without noting her, Alexis smiled softly and gave a contented sigh. It made her heart lighter to be surrounded by such happiness and she finished her downward glide with a bit of a skip to her step.

Just as she reached the bottom, a high squeel of laughter caused her to turn towards the kitchen in time to see Simi carrying Astrid towards her with a bounce to her stride that had the infant giggling with glee. The darling little addition to the family wore a red velvet christmas dress and her blond curls were pulled back in a pretty velvet headband that made her look like the angel she was.

When the tot spied her, she immediately started kicking and holding out her arms so Lexi smiled as she took her from her older daughter. Simi's apparel had taken on a somewhat wrinkled look but her sapphire eyes danced with merriment as she handed the baby over.

"Here you go, Mama.. This little scamp is all bathed and dressed. She had a hay day making cookies earlier... I thought I'd NEVER get the icing out of her hair!!" she exclaimed before giving Astrid a kiss on the cheek and heading for the stairs. "Now.... Its MY turn..."

Laughing, Lexi shifted the baby on her hip and patted her impish nose. The little scamp was a sweetheart but she reminded her very much of her own Simi when she was an infant. Always into some kind of mischief. However, it was wonderful to see the light back in her daughters eyes and see her bond with the little one that had become a part of the family.

Then, realizing she hadn't yet seen the two boys, the slender blond headed towards the back of the house and peeked into the library. Sure enough, Thaila was ensconced in a chair by the fireplace with her nose in a book. Although she didn't spy Talon, she knew that the young teen was no doubt hovering somewhere nearby.

Closing the door quietly to allow the young vampire her precious privacy, Lexi heard the sounds of shrieks and running feet upstairs and laughed softly. No doubt Xavier and Rhea were still at it with their new nerf guns. With a shake of her head, she headed for the main family room and was just entering when she spied several people coming through the front door. Their laughter was contagious and Astrid kicked her feet with glee. It was with some relief that she slipped into the room to spy Chey with her own little one and she could place the infant on her feet. A quick look around didn't turn up her oldest child but that didn't surprise her that much. he was no doubt getting into some mischief.

"There you are, sweetie... I'd wondered where you were hiding yourself!" she called out, allowing Astrid to make her way to the toys in teh corner. "How is our beautiful Jessie today??"

(OKIES.. I"m not sure WHO is going to be here or who wants to be a part of this but I've mentioned various people.... Let me know if you'd like me to change anything and I will. This thread is open to family and friends of the James/Damaras. This includes Jordans, Winchesters, DeVoux, Coulters, ect... Basically ANYONE who wants to be a part of it, CAN!)

[Ryder James Winchester]

After all that had happened in the past year; losses and heartache, demons, sky squids and mental and physical anguish, one would think a hunter wouldn’t be able to feel the holiday spirit. Such was not the case with Ryder James. Though he had lost and hurt, he had also gained and felt things he’d never thought possible; a lover and soul mate, a rekindled friendship with his older brother, a petite cherub that he called his niece-- the child of his own little sister, Chey, whom he’d grown closer to after feeling like he’d never been further away.
The middle Winchester felt so many things now-a-days it was nearly impossible not to burst from them; but truthfully he wouldn’t trade the overwhelming sensations for anything in the world.

The weather was wintery outside and the heater in his jeep had been acting up as drove back to the James estate for the Christmas celebration, but Ryder kept himself warm with thoughts of Simone in the present that was sitting in the passenger seat next to him. A boyish grin spread over his face as mind images of smooth pale skin and silky red satin dirty danced across his mind’s eye. He’d already given her the necklace early, but this one he’d picked out just two days before when the distance between them (though only a mere 48 hours) had been driving him insane.

He had other packages in the back as well, half a dozen wrapped boxes for his niece alone, as well as gifts for his siblings and a secret Santa for whomever’s name he’d draw.
The smile written on Ryder’s face was permanently etched by the time he pulled the Big Blue Monster in front of the James Estate and parked, reaching into the rear for his duffle bag and leaving the other wrapped boxes for now.
Hoofing it through the ankle deep snow, Ryder didn’t knock on the door before going in, (Simi’s explicit instructions) and was greeted by the smell of baking cookies and cinnamon before his radiant gaze landed on the most heart-warming scene he’d ever beheld.

Children dashed around laughing and playing, and the voices of those he most adored was divine music to his ears, but his chest exploded with warmth at the sight of his baby sister with her own baby, and he dropped the bag from his shoulder immediately to swoop them both up, spinning them in a happy circle.

“Look at her Chey; she’s getting so big! I think she looks more like me than you though, lucky little dumplin’! ”

[Ben Isaac Winchester]

The soft purr of the impala’s engine rumbled to a stop as Ben twisted the key in the ignition. He sat outside for a few minutes, watching familiar faces smiling from the front windows. The James house was hopping; people moving in and out of the wide front doors and the sounds of happy voices leaking out into the cool night. Ryder and Chey were already there, by the look of things. He should be getting his ass in gear and moving inside, before someone noticed him and brought it up to Lexi. The last thing he needed was to have his butt floating toward the front door, and some more ‘you idjit’ looks thrown in his direction.

But, there he was, resting his wrists against the steering wheel as he stared at the front of the house.

There were so many happy memories in there; through those wide oak doors. There were rooms in which he had hid from Simi and the girls, and others where certain historical pranks had been played. There was the bedroom where Bastian was born, the basement where he used to sneak into, if only to take a peek at Tristian’s weapons collection. There was laughter in this place. There was…life.

Which was exactly why he didn’t want to go inside. Goddammit, the more he thought about it, the more he decided that he had to stop standing so close to anyone under 18. The next thing he knew, he’d be wearing black pants and buying eyeliner…but there it was. How did a guy live to kill, then come home? He still had yet to figure it out.

“And now isn’t the time to dwell on it, either. Get inside, Winchester,” He muttered to himself with a little shake of his head. All that emo crap could wait until after the holiday, when he was out on the road again. Unfolding himself from the front seat, he pushed himself out of the Impala and grabbed a sack from the passenger seat.

He’d managed to forgo the regular road-wear; even going so far as to put on a nice shirt for the party…the collar of which was starched to the brim, thanks to a very annoying dry cleaner. Tugging at it with a martyred expression on his face, he tromped through the snow and made his way into the house.

The scene inside greeted him with the happy cries of children, soft chatter and…WHOA! With a yelp, Ben ducked a stray Nerf bullet as it whizzed by his head. The sounds of laughter followed, and the eldest Winchester immediately dropped his bag of presents and snatched up the closest combatant- Rhea, he noticed with a grin.

“I have captured an enemy soldier!” He crowed, tossing the girl around while she squealed in glee. “She tried to get me, but I’ve got her first! MERRY CHRISTMAS!”

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[jericho]

“Imaya, seriously. You can’t come to Lexi’s dressed like a pole dancer. No, I don’t CARE if you just came from a bachelorette party; you’ll give people heart attacks. I’m not kidding, YaYa, this is Lexi’s party. You know she likes to see everyone washed up and pretty. I doubt she’d like to see your boobs half…oh God, why are you asking about Jake? I don’t know if he’s coming or not! Just…YAYA!”

The horn made a few beeps as Jericho proceeded to whap his forehead against the steering wheel. Just ONE year, he’d love to have a normal holiday, without having to worry about his sister doing something stupid. Last year, it was her mistaking the center piece at that fancy restaurant as part of the main course. The year before that, she’d given everyone dildo’s and called them gag gifts. And this year? Of course, this year she wanted to come to the annual James Family Christmas party dressed in a bright red corsette, with thigh-high boots and a feather whip.

How was he related to her again? Oh God, you do have a really annoying sense of humor…

Ten minutes, some yelling and a few images to make him want to eat his shoes later, the Hunter was trudging through the snow toward the house. The rental he’d managed to get was a beat up Ford with more dents than God, which helped his cause, given that he’d missed the crooked little tree on the side of Lexi’s driveway. He doubted anyone would notice that he’d sideswiped the poor thing…

Holding his little sack of presents over his shoulder, he carefully moved around various cars and bikes, until he reached the front door. Ben was playing with a pair of kids with Nerf guns, the other Winchesters were talking in the room to the left…and all Jericho could think about is where his wife was.

His wife…ah man, he was never going to get used to that one. Spotting Lexi, he gave her a little wave as he sidestepped the combatants by the front door.

“Hey, Mrs. James. Merry Christmas.”

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[Chevrolet Winchester]

After the failed Christmases of the last few years, Chey was so looking forward to having a nice, happy, family Christmas. With everything that had happened the last year, there were times that Chey thought it was going to be another sorry affair on her own, but things had slowly started to look up. The perfect cherry on top of Chey’s perfect Christmas? The little bundle of blonde cuteness, back with her family for her first Christmas. Every morning Chey woke up to her daughter was like another little miracle and this particular morning was no exception. There was nothing about her that wasn’t perfect. When Chey took her down for breakfast that morning, Grandpa Dean had insisted on watching her for a little while so Chey had plenty of time to get herself ready to go out. It was a little strange, especially as Chey had got used to the little things like having Jessica in the bath with her and having to distract her with toys with one hand as she brushed her hair with the other. An hour to yourself? Not something you experience often as a mother. It amazed her quite how much she could get done in the small space of time, but within three quarters of an hour she was washed, dried, dressed, and made over. It took her just as long to get Jessica ready, but that was probably down to the fact she kept getting distracted playing peek-a-boo and blowing raspberries onto her stomach. Once the little monkey was ready, she looked cute enough you just wanted to cuddle her to death.

Chey had decided to set off early to avoid the rush of people and she’d promised to drop a pair of shoes off to her aunty Karlie. Because Karlie didn’t have enough pairs on her, she needed a pair still at Tammy’s place. The little white bug was bulging with boxes and bags filled with gifts, as well as the highly coveted pair of shoe and they were her little bargaining piece. Chey had purposely put them in first so she could convince Karlie to help her unload the car till they found them. Luckily for Chey, before Karlie found the Louboutins, all the gifts were under the tree. That left Chey to grab the baby bag and the baby before locking the door and heading inside. Setting herself up in the main room was easy, it meant she could sit back and relax. Despite the mass amounts of toys the youngester in her hands had, all Jessica seemed interested in were the lights around the room, insisting on playing with the edge of the tree and the baubles hanging from it for a while before eventually crawling back onto Chey’s lap with her glow bug.

Chey looked up to Lexi with a warm smile as she entered the room with an angelic tot of her own under her arm. It was so lovely that Lexi had welcomed the Warrick siblings into her home, not just for them but for her. Everyone knew Lexi had been finding the house a little lonely these days and the little ones brought out a new lease of life in her. Looking down at the baby in her arms, Chey giggled gently before answering Lexi’s question. “Jessica is all good, aren’t you beautiful?” Before Chey could utter another word, she’d noticed her big brother come around the corner and practically lunge towards them. As soon as Jessica noticed her uncle, she seemed to light up but neither of them had time to react before they were being spun in a circle. Chey held onto the baby as tight as she could without hurting the poor little thing and gasped at her dramatically as she giggled away. As Ryder spoke, Chey let out a giggle too and looked between the pair. “I know! I swear she’s getting bigger every day!! And you’re actually right you know.. She’s got the light hair and eyes thing going on. She’s definitely got more Winchester in her than Braeden.” Ryder was like their dad in the sense, he inherited the fairer features while Chey got the dark brown hair and her momma’s build. Both of them had undeniable Winchester eyes though. Everyone always said Chey got her eyes from her papa.

As if having one sibling with her wasn’t enough, before she knew it, Chey heard Ben yelp from the hallway and couldn’t help but let out a laugh. “I do believe, the big bad Benny is being nerfed by a child…” She said with a giggle, settling herself onto her feet after being released from his grip, before handing the baby over to him. It wasn’t just for the fact she knew Ryder would want to hold her, she also knew that was why Jessica was wriggling in her arms a little. She’d defy anyone to find another 10 month old so attached to her uncles. As Ben entered the room with a nine year old bouncing about in his arms, Chey had to laugh. “Merry Christmas Benny!!” Then the petite brunette and youngest of the Winchester clan practically ran to her brother, waiting for him to stop throwing the little one around before throwing her arms around him. “Look at you all dressed up. Mom didn’t turn up to dress you did she?”

wearing this xD

[Simone Winchester]

There was nothing like the feeling of christmas in the air to boast one's spirits. After leaving Astrid with her mother and taking the stairs two at a time up to her room, Simi left a trail of clothing across her floor as she headed into the bathroom and started a hot bubble bath. With a quick check to make sure her clothing was ready for afterwards, she turned on some music before slipping into the warm scented water.

With the mind boggling noise and activity of the house the last few days, it was nice just to be able to take five and relax. Closing her eyes and inhaling deeply, the little blond felt a soft smile slip over her face as the tension left her shoulders.

For a long few minutes she simply enjoyed the quiet and the lack of squeals and shrieks of children. As much as she loved the little tykes, there was something to be said for a few moments of peace.

All to soon though, her thoughts strayed to the few imperfections of her world and a small frown played across her features. Sebastian wasn't coming home and Ryder hadn't had any idea when he might be able to arrive, if at all. Hunting was an uncertain business at best and impossible at worst so she understood but she still missed them both dearly. It just didn't seem like christmas without Bastian's teasing and she had a more personal reason for missing the middle Winchester.

However, they were doing what needed to be done so who was she to be selfish? Lives saved were worth more than her own disappointment.

Giving herself a sharp mental shake, Simi pushed away her bah humbug thoughts before climbing from her bath and dressing in a red silk dress chosen especially for the occasion. Once done, she let her hair down around her shoulders and then dusted on a bit of makeup.

A quick glance in the mirror showed something lacking and she smiled as she picked up a velvet box. The angel necklace inside was her most precious possession and would add the perfect sparkle. Flipping the box open, she quickly took it out and fastened it around her neck before nodding in final approval.

Perfection.

With a layer of cherry lip gloss, Simi felt as if she were ready to make a decent appearance so she slipped into her heels before heading down to find the rest of the family. As she descended the stairs, the sounds of laughter and revelry sounded from the front room so she allowed her feet to carry her forward and then a gasp escaped her as she spied everyone inside. However, as the newcomers made merry and chattered, she made no move to interrupt and simply leaned on the door frame to watch instead.

[Jessica Coulter]

Christmas.

The one time of year that Jessie dreaded because it was the one holiday that everyone got together in one place, whether they wanted to or not mind you, and played nice. It was a time when whatever else was going on in the world was put aside for the simple enjoyment of still being alive and having people around you that actually gave a damn whether you were still alive or dead in a ditch somewhere. A time when family became the focus and Jessie actually felt as if she were a part of something bigger than just a nightmarish existence they all lead by saving the world from things that went bump in the night.

Secretly, the young huntress enjoyed every moment even though she bitched and moaned for weeks before it. And this year.. It was different all the way around. This year... She was joining the crowd as a married woman who was still dancing around the issue of that week in Vegas that had lead to her gettin hitched to her childhood nemesis.

Sexy, irresistible, moody nemesis that he was.

Turning down the driveway, Jessie saw the lights sparkling and dancing and she had to grin. Leave it to Lexi to light up the yard like the fourth of July and fill the house with all those shimmering christmas decorations. She was definitely a woman of eternal hope when it came to pulling people together and reminding them of what was truly important.

Thank god, there would be a house full of people to divert the woman's attention from asking all sorts of questions about her and Jericho. That was one conversation she was better off avoiding, she thought.

Pulling into a free spot, Jessie shut her charger off and climbed out of the drivers seat. Pausing to grab a few sacks from the back, she trudged up the pathway and then grinned as the door was opened by the ancient housekeeper and she placed a kiss on her cheek.

"Merry Christmas, Betsy!" she chirped out before entering the house and then seeing Simi leaning on the entrance of the front room. "SIMI!!"

As the blond turned to her, JEssie dropped her packages by the hall table and then moved to hug the young woman.

"Your looking better than the last time I saw you... " she started to say before her voice trailed off at all the giggling and laughter coming from the parlor.

As her eyes shot around, Simi laughed softly and looped her arm through hers.The blonds impish grin sparkled as she leaned close and whispered.

"I'm doing fine.. Honestly.... Its going to be awhile before things are completely back to normal but I'm getting there.... Jerichos' here already, by the way..... "

Gulping a bit, Jessie narrowed her eyes and spied her handsome husband talking to Lexi and then groaned. The still beautiful witch was beaming from ear to ear as she looked around at her "Kids". Even from her spot she could hear her teasing Jericho and then watched as she gave the young man a hug. Jessie knew it was only a matter of time before she got the first degree.

Knowing she only had mere moments, she leaned towards the smaller blond.

"What exactly is the procedure with this whole married thing?? I"m afraid I'm absolutely no good at this whole "Little Wife" thing...."

Giggling Simi just shook her head.

"I don't think theres any definite process for this.. Just .. go with the flow...."

Muttering under breath, Jessie eyed the younger woman and then spied the little ones in the room.

"Oh my god.... Its little me!!" she chirped out loudly with a grin before striding over to Ryder and chucking the munchkin under the chin. "Chey... I keep telling you.. she looks nothing like me... Did you have an affair on me behind my back??"


From the corner of her eye, Jessie watched Jericho and Lexi but gave Ben a hip cuck that had Rhea giggling.

"I HAVE ARRIVED!! THE PARTY CAN START NOW!! Merry Christmas everyone!!"

Shaking her head, Lexi laughed from the corner and her sapphire eyes danced as she hugged everyone and placed a kiss on Ben and Ryders cheek before leaving the "kids" to talk and do their own thing.

[Ryder James Winchester]

Ryder wasn’t just content to be here; alive and sober, he was absolutely resplendent. Here, surrounded by the warmth, sounds and smells of family and the holidays, the young hunter was so very grateful that he hadn’t given up on life all those months ago. If he had fallen into that never-ending abyss of self loathing and misery and hadn’t bothered to let himself be set free, he would have never held his sister in his arms again, or been able to meet the child that she had lost and then found. It was a Christmas miracle to be sure.

At the mention of his mom and dad, Ryder couldn’t help but let his grey-blue eyes scan the room for the pair; a smile creeping over his face when falling not on his own mother, but the golden haired mother of his beautiful girlfriend. Simi looked like her so much it was astonishing, and caught in the sapphire gaze for a moment; he had to wonder where his own witch was hiding.

The middle Winchester heard the familiar voice of his older brother at the same time as Chey mentioned him, and a slight gasp escaped his parted lips when she wiggled free of his embrace and thrust Jessie in his arms, but his mouth drew back up at the corners an instant later when he found a comfortable position to hold the baby as he made his way over to Ben behind his sister.
One arm slung around the infant on his hip, Ryder thrust out his other to offer knuckles to his big brother with a playful smirk.
“Didn’t think you’d ever make it, man.” He teased Ben with an impish twinkle in his gaze and shifted Jessie a little because she was pulling at his short blonde hair. “It’s a shame I’m not the one that got the Impala seeing as how you drive like a grandma and all…”

A throaty chuckle bubbled up from his throat and he shook his head, making big eyes and a lighthearted gasp at Jessie as she was now begging for his attention. He easily tossed her up in the air and caught her, bringing her little chubby tummy to his lips to blow a raspberry across it.
Yes, he was a little distracted at the moment by the tiny seraph in his hands, but as soon as he heard the ‘bigger’ Jessie’s voice he looked up, and his gaze softened seeing the woman on the arm of his very own angel.

Ryder’s heart began pounding fiercely, mouth bone dry from the sudden need to taste her lips, but he swallowed the knot in his throat and pushed those thoughts aside. There would be plenty of time for that later, when they were alone.
“Hey Jessie…hey Simi.” The young hunter’s voice smiled as much as his eyes and his lips did when he said her name, and he took a step forward to lay a gentle kiss on her cheek.

“Surprise.”

The ‘surprise’ was only because he had been teasing her before that he didn’t know if he would make it, when in truth he’d known the whole time he wouldn’t miss this for the world.

And then Lexi floated over to offer her own greeting kiss on his and Ben’s cheek, and he ducked his head sheepishly and readjusted the baby once more.

[Damon Damara]

Christmas Eve, was always a big thing for them. They always spent it with Karlieann’s sister Lexi and the rest of their extended family it was always manic over there especially when the kids were little and they had to break up spats over toys and sharing, but eventually things got better in that department. The house was decorated beautifully as always. It was something Lexi always did. She went all out with exquisite decorations.

The parkway was littered with a few cars. Reah had been bouncing about in her seat and her eyes lit up as wide as saucers when they had gotten to auntie Lexi’s and once the car door was open she took off like a bat out of hell to see who was here and who she could play with. She missed her siblings when she was away with them in the Bahamas. It wouldn’t surprise him one bit if his baby girl wanted to come home here to go to the Academy and to be with all the amazing people here.

Damon had opened the door for his wife to slip out of the car, and slipped his arm around her. They were still like two lovesick teens and it was amazing they had made it last despite all the drama in their families lives they still love each other more then anything. He leaned in and whispered in her ear nuzzling it a little as they made their way to the house. “Have I told you, you look beautiful this evening?” Damon tried to tell his wife she looked beautiful daily.

There isn’t a thing about her that he would change. She would look gorgeous to him dressed in a rubbish bin bag. She was the most gorgeous woman in the world to him. Karlie was waiting on a pair of shoes from Chey which made Damon roll his eyes a little. Didn’t she have enough pairs here? He didn’t see his wife and some of his children’s fetish with shoes. What was it with woman and shoes? It was one thing he would never understand. It must be like his fetish with cars perhaps, but seriously the woman has more shoes then he has cars. He helped bring in some of the presents that had been loaded into Chey’s car. She was like a daughter so could he just let her and his wife do all the work? Hell no! Reah was already inside so she didn’t need to be worried about. He had to unpack their car as well.

Carrying some packages Damon slipped into the house and his nostrils were assulted with the smell of fresh baked goodies. Would it smell of anything else? Lexi usually made a feast that could feed an army. He was sure there would be a few new faces here this year as well as a few missing faces, but he would not dwell on that, but they would all remember those who are not with them this year. Damon made a few trips in and out of the house, and ever time he came in his nose was assaulted by the smell and he mmmm’ed to himself.

“ Merry Christmas” Damon muttered softly as he made his way past all that were here already, Reah had been playing with nerf guns with the other kids giggling away. “Be careful, Reah.” Damon murmured at her, as he found his wife and stuck the mistletoe over her head for a Kiss. Yes, he would chase he with one of those all night till she tells him to go away, and that her lips were going to fall off. Damon let her be to go do some of her own mingling and he did the same. His wife was a social butterfly after all.

Apparently, a stray bullet had whizzed past the eldest Winchester, and then he got a hold of Reah and Damon grinned as his little girl wiggled about like a little wiggly worm as she giggled away. She got them giggles from her momma that was for damn sure. Damon wandered off to hang their coats, and did some mingling finding his little girl and tickling her some you could hear her squeal about saying ’ no daddy no.’ before he let her go to play with Xavier one of the little boys that Lexi had taken in. It was so sweet of her to do. She was a saint. He knew she was lonely in this house all the kids were grown up, and off on their own. It amazed him that they all were basically grown now except for little Reah.

Tams is all married now and has a child, and another little one on the way. Poor Kel thought he is sick as a dog. He hoped that they made it here okay. He wondered if he should call them to see if they need any help. Kayla had said how she wasn't coming, but he knew she would show.When Jessie came in she said the party could now start because she had arrived, and he shook his head and chuckled at that a little bit. " Someone has a very big ego their missy." He said with a shake of his head and tutted her knowing very well she could tell him to go to hell. " Well, Well, Well. Look who it is. It's the birthday girl." He had mentioned to Sim as he passed by her, and was so being the embaressing uncle. Lexi had just slipped out to do her own thing. It made him wonder where she was going and if she needed any help with anything. Damon did try to be handy with what he could do.

Damon had given Ryder a wave as he walked by the young lad he had apprently just seen his beautiul niece, which she was very beautiful like her mother of course. Chey with the little tot of hers picking on her big bro,Damon was looking for where that wifey of his had gotten to. He figured she would be fussing over the baby, but maybe she was playing with the shoe's Chey had brought her. He still couldn't believe she needed more. He best buy her a shoe warehouse.

He swears they need one just for her clothes and shoes..." Anyone see where my gorgeous wife has scampered off too?" He asked as he sat down in an avaliable seat, she could be off with her sister somewhere who knows. He did catch Lexi sneak out. The house was getting packed with people more and more by each passing minute as if the house was going to explode and blow confetti everywhere, but he loved it. It was a special holiday for them all, and he loves every one of them. He watched the kids run around like crazy giggling about. It was adorable and brought back so many memories of his own children when the rest were that age running around. It was weird that now his own children were able to feel the joy he felt when they were bouncing about with Christmas cheer waiting for Santa to come.

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[Travis J. Davenport]

Travis had been invited to Lexi James house for Christmas. They were all very close. She was like an auntie to him. Karlie was like a second mommy to him and it has been a while she has been in the Bahamas after all but he did stop in quick to see her on thanksgiving. The Rhys-Damara’s in a way were like family to him since Karlie had given birth to him. It would be good to see everyone again. Travvie was always on hunts and did what he could to make this world a better place in his own nerdy ways. He did have some comrade’s he hunts with they keep him out of trouble that’s for sure. They were off with their own families he hopes nothing to bad happens while most of them are on holiday with their families.

Travis had gotten dressed up nicely in a nice pair of slacks and shirt, with a dressy over coat. It was good to look presentable at Lexi’s for Christmas, but he brought some change of clothing in an over night bag just in case he needed to change. He hoped in the car and drove the few hr drive to Lexi's from where he was... He had pulled up in his SUV, and parked it in an open spot the place was already jamming with people so it seemed. He hoped he wasn’t late. He tried to make it their on time. He had spent the morning with his family and would leave in the early am to head back and see them again. Odds were he would indeed be staying the night. He wasn’t to sure what was going on yet. If there was booze he totally would be staying most likely. He knew most people in that house wouldn’t let him drive under the weather. He would get caught if he drove a few hours under the weather all the way back home to Austin.

None of them drove when they were drinking. It was safer that way. He didn’t know who was here just yet, but grabbed what he brought, and knocked on the door before entering, and seen a few familiar faces, and kids giggling. Some of these people he only seen this time of year because they too are out hunting and making the world a better place or well trying to at least one creature at a time. He wondered where his second mother was at. Was she here? He wasn’t sure if they would be around for Christmas this year. He hoped they would be.

He assumed that they would be seeing as Tameryn got married last month, and Kellan is very ill last time he heard. He hoped they would make an appearance too. He had made his way to the parlor where most were situated now. The house smelled of baked goodies as if you just walked into a bakery. It made his stomach grumble a little bit. It smelled scrumptious in there. “ Merry Christmas, Everyone!“ Travis had said and seen Chey with little Jessie, but he hadn’t known who she is.

He has been out and about and didn’t know about Chey and the baby…. He had no idea that it was here’s. Travis made her way over closer to them, and seen some of the other Winchesters were here as well. It was good to have everyone around. “ Who is this little cutie pie? “ He asked finding himself a seat and sat back and relaxed waiting to see what other interesting things would happen during this Christmas’ events. Usually something always happens the little ones were running about like crazy. Oh to be that young and innocent again. Though none of them were really innocent seeing as they were raised in hunting families and they all know what is out there

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