Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
The Lafayette-Mulligan House was lit up with glittering strands of lights. The tree was stood up in the living covered in tinsel and decoration.
Herc carefully placed the wrapped presents beneath the tree. Each one was wrapped in pretty paper and bows. He stacked them and shifted them till they fit perfectly around it.
Laf rested a hand on his husbands shoulder, holding a mug of peppermint hot chocolate in his hand. He smiled at the soft fairy lights as the illuminated the dark room.
Next year all our troubles will be out of sight
The past no longer haunted Lafayette like it used to. He focused on the present, and only the present.
He had a husband and two beautiful children who made him happy. He had a warm home and a business that he owned. He had so many friends to help him along the way.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the yuletide gay
Most importantly he had love. He had so much love his heart was constantly expanding to take it all in. It made him happy, electrified, and crazy all at once.
He could never imagine life without it.
Once again as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more
He had so many wonderful friends. John who was always there, and Alex who went along with his husbands crazy schemes. Thomas, who was almost like a big brother and James who had become his friend along the way. Aaron, the soft spoken words of wisdom, and Theodosia the loving wife.
Angelica, then strong and powerful force and her husband John who balanced her out. Maria, the friend who taught him how to apply make-up and Eliza the loving mother of the group and Peggy, the bright and cheerful child.
And then of course there was Hugh and Elena. The two parents that wanted to make things right. Who wanted to reconnect with their remaining family.
Someday soon we all will be together
If the fates allow
Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow
He couldn't wait to sit with them over a nice meal, side by side. He wanted to talk and laugh till his face hurt from smiling. He wanted to sing Christmas songs together as they always have.
He wanted to watch the children smile and play together, and hoped they would create a bond as their parents had. He wanted them to know they each had a powerful army to back them up whenever they needed it.
He wanted his little Camille to keep her spirit and his little boy Enzo to keep his wit. He wanted to remain in this bubbleof warmth and happiness that let him float from place to place.
"Hey." Herc whispered.
Laf snapped out of his trance, looking into his husbands eyes. Hercs smiled could make his heart pound every time. Herc wrapped strong arms around the love of his life, causing a sudden warmth to bubble up within him.
"You have no idea how long I've wanted you." Herc said.
"Honey, you've already got me." Laf giggled.
"Thats right. Tu m'appartiens."
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
" I love you."
" Je t'aime."
[The End of Tu m'appartiens ]
