I Won't Ever Let You Go

Chapter 8

Christmas Day

"Daddy wake up!" Breanna said waking me up. "You're the only one still in bed you sleepyhead." I looked at the clock, 8:05. Normally I was up by 6 but luckily she let me sleep a little longer.
"I don't wanna get up." I whined as she curled up next to me.
I wrapped my arms around her tightly. "Now you're stuck with me!" I said laughing. I kissed her forehead several times.
"Ew gross dad." She said rubbing her forehead.
"Now I'm never gonna let you get up." I replied holding her a little tighter, but gently.
"I'm sorry I'm sorry." She said and kissed my cheek.
"Ok I'll get up now." I said and we both got up. "Hop on." I said kneeling down for her to get on my back so I could piggyback her down stairs. She was rather light so she didn't hurt my back.
I sat her down on the couch and grabbed the Bible off of the mantle.
Everyone gathered around and we read the Christmas story before exchanging gifts.
After that we ate cinnamon rolls for breakfast and got ready to go to mom and dads house.
We got there right when everyone else was showing up. All of my siblings were there with their families so the place was pretty packed.
Courtney went to the kitchen to help finish lunch and the boys ran off with their cousins while Breanna just stayed with me.
"Are you feeling alright? If this is too much we can go." I said putting my arm around her.
"I'm just tired, I'll be fine though." She said adjusting her beanie on her head.
"Do you want to go hang out with Gemma and Madison?" I asked. Gemma was Rebecca's daughter and Madison is Joel's daughter.
"Sure."
"I'll be right over there with Ben and Daniel if you need me."
"Ok." She said before walking over to her cousins.
After about thirty minutes we all gathered around to say a prayer before we got our plates and ate. Dad said the blessing then everyone filed into the kitchen. I noticed that Brea was looking a bit worn out as we stood in line.
"Baby why don't you go find us a spot and set down, I'll fix a plate for you." I offered.
"Ok daddy." She said before leaving the kitchen.
I fixed her plate and took it to her then went back to fix mine. Once I had that taken care of I got our drinks and her bottle of medicine before setting back down.
We ate and talked for a while then we played dirty Santa and exchanged more gifts.
By about 7 everyone was starting to head out so we said our goodbyes and I love you's then left.
When we got home we watched a couple Christmas movies and just relaxed.
Brea wound up falling asleep on my lap in one of the recliners. I woke her up around 10 and we got ready for bed.
"Did you have fun today princess?" I asked as I tucked her in bed.
"Yeah, it was one of my favorite Christmas's."
"I'm glad to hear that." I had done everything I could to make it that way seeing that this might be her last one.
"I love you daddy. Merry Christmas." She said softly.
"I love you too baby. Merry Christmas." I said and then gave her a kiss.
I went to bed happy from the memories we made today and because my daughter was happy and that was all I needed.

A/N
Sorry I didn't get to update yesterday. I got home really late and I was too tired to edit this chapter. I might get another chapter uploaded tonight though. Thanks for reading, voting, and commenting!