I try not to disturb Zipporah as I get up to check on Lanzo, since he's whimpering in the nursery. I press a soft kiss against her forehead and tread to the nursery, where Lanzo is squirming, "Shhh, Lanzo, Vati's here," I cradle him against me and rock him back and forth. I glance at the wall clock. It's four thirty AM. His normal breakfast time, "Merry First Christmas, Lanzo." His whimpering softens a bit as I continue speaking to him, and I carry him in so that Zipporah can feed him. As soon as I get close she wakes up and promptly begins to feed him. I brush back a few wild curls from her face.

"What?" She asks groggily, focusing on Lanzo. I hum.

"Merry Christmas, Zipporah." She smiles and I tenderly kiss her.

"Merry Christmas, Basil." Once Lanzo's had his fill and been burped, I  carry him back to the nursery and change him, tucking him back in. I peek into the bedroom to find Zipporah dozing again. Smiling, I hurry downstairs to prepare some breakfast in bed.

By the time I return to the bedroom, Zipporah is awake. I grin and set the tray down, "Good morning, mein Schatz."

"Good morning, Edel- Did you make breakfast?" She asks, smiling adorably. I nod and peck her cheeks and nose.

"Natürlich." Giggling, she pulls me down and kisses me hard.

"Dankeschön, Basil."

"Bitteschön." I climb into bed with her and we share a very lovey, almost cheesy breakfast with White Christmas playing on our TV.

Soon enough, Lanzo wakes up and this time Zipporah goes to get him. I clean up the tray and head downstairs. Excitedly, I check outside and find my big surprise for Zipporah waiting just as I planned in the motor court. A classy black fully tricked out Panamera, which contrasts perfectly with the soft powder flakes descending and accumulating.

I smile, closing the door. Zipporah has gone without a private car for a while, so I couldn't help but surprise her with this, "We'll be down in a few minutes, Edelweiss!"

"Jawohl!" I prep a couple cups of hot chocolate with peppermint and turn on some music. I set out Lanzo's own gifts on the coffee table and hide the keys for the Panamera as Zipporah carries Lanzo down, dressed in a red and green jumper with a matching cap. He looks around with wide, curious eyes and when he sees me he giggles, "Guten Morgen, Lanzo."

"Ready for presents, Lanzo?" Zipporah asks, taking a seat on the couch and positioning him so that he can see. He babbles unintelligibly and waggles his fingers. We show him the little toys and books, which he finds very intriguing, and then entertain him for a while before Zipporah tells me to open my own gifts.

My favorite is a tiny photo wallet with pictures of Zipporah and Lanzo, but others of our adventures as well, which has enough space for more in the future, "I wanted us to always have those pictures. I made one for myself too." We share a quick kiss.

"Danke, Edelweiss. This is the best!" Zipporah grins, and I take Lanzo so that she can open hers. Hers, unlike mine, are mostly jewelry. I stifle a grin, "It's snowing now. Would you like to open the curtains?"

"Of course," She gets up and gently separates the thick drapery. I laugh out loud as her jaw drops, "Basil- a Porsche?"

"Ja. Yours." I toss her the keys and she puts her hands on her hips, grinning.

"Dankeschön, Edelweiss," She walks over and hugs me, "But, my favorite gift of all is our little Prince." She kisses his cheeks and I nod wholeheartedly.

"Ja. Our little prince," I repeat then slip in, "And maybe someday we'll have a little princess too."

"Ach!" She retorts playfully, poking me gently in the nose, "I'm happy with just Lanzo for a while. But yes, in the future. There'll be a princess too."

We lean in for a sweet kiss, "Ich liebe Sie, Edelweiss."

"Ich liebe Sie, Edelweiss."

Das Ende

There may be an epilogue ;)

~Uilosris