Noelle POV

  I gently stir the pot of cranberry sauce as Charlie, Laura, and Neil sit in the dinning room. Charlie is in a little sweater and jeans with festive socks on. While Laura and Neil are still bundled up, ready to go at a moments notice. I check the time again and sigh, damn you Scott. Charlie nibbles on a chocolate chip cookie as I bring him a glass of chocolate milk.

    "Don't eat too much, I have lots of yummy food almost ready. I even made your favorite.." I caress his rosey cheeks and he lets out a giggle. "You made sweet potato casserole with extra extra marshmallows?!" Laura smiles at us both before Neil starts whispering into her ear, then her smile drops and she clears her throat. "Maybe you shouldn't have so many sweets in one night, hmm?"

I raise a brow and throw a heated glare at a smug Neil. He cowers back and mumbles something to Laura again. "Look we really need to go, when will Scott be home?" I shake my head "like I said, I don't know and as I also said, you can leave Charlie with me. I am his mom too you know" I mutter, a bit of bitterness making its way into my tone. Laura briefly pauses with a tiny bit of remorse on her face until Neil grabs her hand. She goes to say something else when the door bursts open with a loud thud.

    "Finally" I mumble. I tug on the sleeves of my black sweater as Laura's face turns into a scowl. Oh boy, here we go. Scott walks in, quickly looking me over then grabbing my waist and gently kisses me. "Merry Christmas sweetheart. You look beautiful! Now where's my little man?" He shouts.

Her outfit

Charlie smiles at his dad but continues to nibble on his cookie. Laura shoves her chair back and scowls at Scott. I swiftly move to Charlie and gently drag him into the kitchen, away from the fight soon to ensue. "Do you want to help me put the marshmallows on before it bakes?" I ask him and his eyes light up immediately. "Yes please momma!" My heart warms as he hugs me tightly then runs to the sink to wash his hands.

    He drags the small stool over slightly and sings Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer as he lathers the soap in his small hands. I join him, quickly washing mine then dragging the stool over to the opposite counter. "Okay, here are the marshmallows. Now I'm going to let you put as much as you want but remember, those are also for the hot chocolate later." He nods before throwing two large handfuls onto the casserole. I laugh, while grabbing the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.

I pop open the top cabinet just to make sure I have an extra bag of marshmallows and smile when I spot two extra bags. I glance over to Charlie and sure enough, he's used the whole bag. He has a sheepish smile on his face but tugs me to him. "Look, it's perfect momma!" I smile and nod in agreement before throwing the bag away. I hand him the sugar mixture and he sprinkles it on top before I place it in the oven, beside the ham. "Okay bubs, only a few minutes and we can eat! How's that sound?" He smiles brightly before spying the sugar cookies and icing. "Those are for later, we can decorate them for Santa!" I say, ruffling his hair. "Neil doesn't believe in Santa.." Charlie mumbles.

  My face pulls into a frown and I feel a fire in my chest. I take a breath before squatting down to his eye level. "And what do you believe baby?" He furrows his brows and kind of shrugs his shoulders. "I don't know.." he mumbles before we hear shouting from the front door. I sigh and rush into the other room. "Hey! Knock it off you two! Charlie can hear everything you two are saying!" I scold Scott and Laura, they both look down at their feet with remorse.

    I don't see Neil anymore but I hear a horn honk and roll my eyes. What an ass. "Why do you always have to fight?" Charlie yells, clinging to my leg. I gently lift him up and hold him on my hip. He winds his little arms around my neck and sticks his face into my hair. I glare at the two in front of me and sigh.

  The timer in the kitchen beeps loudly and I turn around. "I will be right back, I expect you both to be civil until the then" I mutter, taking Charlie with me. I sit him down on the counter before grabbing all of the food out the oven. Charlie smiles at everything before jumping down and putting the plates on the table. I place everything out nicely then grab his hand and take him to say goodbye to Laura. He runs to her and she gives him a big hug.

    Scott walks into the kitchen, still within earshot and view. I follow him, allowing Charlie and Laura a bit of privacy. "Are you sure you want to stay?" I hear her ask. My heart drops and Scott grabs my hand, pulling me to his chest. He places a kiss on my forehead before tilting my chin up and capturing my lips with his.

He tucks a bit of hair behind my ear with a smile. "Yes mom, I want to be with momma for Christmas" Charlie replies, making my heart soar. Scott frowns at being left out and I pat his cheek. "You've got to be home more honey. He misses you" I whisper and he nods in agreement. "I know, and I promise I'll do better. From here on out, family first" he promises. "I'll pick you up in the morning.. first thing!" Laura says as we both walk back into the entryway. Charlie just kinda of nods "but not too early! I need time to play with all of my gifts!" I smile at his enthusiasm as Scott places his hands around my waist. "Will Mommy be kissing Santa this Christmas?" He whispers with a smirk.

I let out a giggle as his breath tickles my neck and sends shivers down my back. Laura looks back with a sad smile before kissing Charlie again. "Merry Christmas Charlie, I love you!" He blows her a kiss and shouts "I love you too mom" before running into the kitchen. "Come on my marshmallow casserole is going to get cold!" He yells from the kitchen. Laura and I shake our head at him before she waves bye. I shut the door behind her, making sure the Christmas decor was still working through all the snow. I lock the door and walk back into the kitchen.

    A large smile makes its way onto my face as I see Scott cutting the ham and Charlie helping. He lets out little giggles as Scott pretends the ham is alive and going to get him. My heart all but explodes with joy at the sight.

All I need is my boys

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