AJ stood with Amanda at the doorway of his mom's house. He knocked on the door and waited for his mom to answer. The door opened and the smiling face of AJ's mom appeared.

"Alex!" she said as she reached over and hugged him.

"Hey Mom," AJ said as he hugged her back.

AJ's mom let go of AJ and looked over at Amanda. "My goodness girl you've gotten so big," she said as she placed her hand on her stomach.

"I know," Amanda said with a laugh.

"Well, come on in. Everyone's here," AJ's mom said as he led them inside.

AJ and Amanda walked into the living room to be greeted by AJ's grandparents. They all exchanged hugs and went into the kitchen for Christmas dinner. AJ pulled Amanda's chair out for her the sat in the seat next to her. They said grace and began to eat the delicious dinner. Amanda laughed at AJ was enjoying every bite of his food.

"Mmmm, Mom you make the best Christmas dinners," AJ said as he leaned back in his chair.

Amanda laughed and placed her hand in AJ's. "I agree with AJ. It was really good Denise."

Denise smiled as she cleared away the table. "I don't know why Alex likes my dinners so much. I make the same thing every year. But he always loves them."

"That's because they're good," he said as he patted his stomach.

Denise laughed. "From the looks of you, it wouldn't hurt you to gain some weight," she said as she pinched his arm.

"Ow! Mom that hurt!" he whined.

Amanda laughed. "He's such a wimp isn't he?"

Denise nodded. "He's always has been."

"Aw man! I've got my mom and my girlfriend attacking me! How fair is this?" AJ said.

Amanda laughed and grabbed AJ's arm. "Help me up. We're going to open presents soon."

AJ got out of his seat and helped Amanda pull out her seat. They went into the living room and sat down on the couch. Soon Denise finished with the dishes and join everyone in the living room. She sat under the tree and began handing out the wrapped presents. She handed Amanda her first one. Amanda starting ripping it open when AJ stopped her.

"Don't open it yet. Our family has a tradition. My mom hands everyone all their presents then we all open them at the same time."

"Oh, sorry," Amanda said, embarrassed.

AJ laughed. "It's okay. You didn't know."

Once everyone received all their presents they all began to quickly rip open the paper. Amanda laughed as she opened her first present. It was a kit of baby bottles and rattles given to her by all of AJ's family.

"Aww this is so cute! Thank you!"

"You're welcome," Denise said. "We thought you would need it when the baby came."

"It's wonderful I love it," Amanda said as she set it aside.

"Oh my God!" AJ exclaimed as he saw his present from Amanda. It was a framed collage of Frank Sinatra. "Where did you get this?"

"I found it at a flea marker a few months back. Do you like it?"

"I love it! This will go great in my game room. Thank you!" he said as he hugged her tight.

"You're welcome," Amanda replied then kissed him.

The rest of the afternoon they all talked in the living room. Denise brought in freshly baked cookies and eggnog. The house was filled with Christmas cheer. Amanda couldn't help but laugh as she watched Denise run around the house taking pictures of everyone. It was a fun day for her.

Later that night AJ and Amanda were lying in bed at their own home. AJ was watching television while Amanda was reading a book and eating a bowl of popcorn. She finished the last chapter and set the book down. Amanda kissed AJ on the cheek and cuddled up next to him.

"Did you have fun today?" AJ asked as he reached into her popcorn bowl.

"Yeah I did. I'm glad I came."

AJ smiled and kissed her on top of her head. "Oh I almost forgot. I'll be right back," he said as he got out of bed. He went into the next room and came back with his hands behind his back. "I didn't give you your last Christmas present."

Amanda laughed. "You didn't think the mall gift card, leather purse, and perfume was enough?"

AJ shook his head. "This one is much more important," he said as he laid back down on the bed. He handed her a small rectangular box. "Open it."

Amanda carefully unwrapped the paper and then opened the box. Inside was a beautiful gold heart shaped locket.

"Oh my God! AJ it's gorgeous!"

"Open it up."

Amanda opened it up and inside was a picture. One side had a picture of her and AJ together. The other side was empty.

"Awww AJ!"

"See on the other side you can put a picture of the baby."

Amanda smiled widely as she hugged AJ. "Thank you. I love it," she said then kissed him.

"You're welcome," AJ replied. "Anything to see the love of my life smile."

Amanda looked at AJ with loving eyes. "I love you too. More than you will ever know," she replied then kissed him.