"FP its Christmas Eve and I haven't heard you say anything happy at all today." Alice frowned pulling him close to her. "I know and I am happy it's just...I miss, I miss Jellybean." He sighed and lent into her. "I know baby. I miss her to, but we had her last Christmas. She has to spend some time with her mom." Alice chuckled and caressed his cheek.
"I know. Thanks for talking Al." FP smiled and held her hand in his. "I'm always here. Now get up and go downstairs because I am making a big brunch for all of us." She smile and pecked his cheek. He shook his head with a smiled following in foot. "Hey mom, FP." Betty smiled. "Hey kid. Where's my boy?" FP questioned reaching for ingredients that Alice couldn't reach.
"Your grandchild really wanted candy. Specifically m&m's." Betty chuckled picking up her two month old son Jax. "Do you know what time your brother is coming?" Alice asked. "He should be here almost right after brunch. He had to pick Polly and her kids up too." Betty chuckled grabbing her feeding scarf. "Now we have to make Jughead save some food." FP sighed with a smile.
"I'll put some aside." Alice patted his shoulder, then pushed him out of the kitchen. "Go help your son." She pointed out the window to Jughead struggling bags and a two year old girl Lilly. FP chuckled, but went right out to help. "Have you figured out where everyone is staying?" Betty asked walking back into the kitchen.
"You And Jug are in your old room. With your children. Polly and her kids in her bed room and then Charles in the basement." She smiled continuing to cook. "Your making him sleep on a air mattress?" She smirked. "No. FP and I put a bed down there since all of you kids are staying until New Years." Alice gritted and bugged her eyes out. "Well Jug and I may not because of work."
"Thank god." Alice murmured.
"This looks delicious mom." Betty smiled making hers and Jugheads plate. "Thank you Betty. Want me to make Lilly a plate?" Alice asked already doing it. "Yes please, but make sure..."
"Make sure to put small portions. I know hunny, I raised two kids and babysit every other weekend. I got the routine down." She chuckled and took the plate into the dining area.
Everyone's plates were made and digging in. Well mostly Jughead since Betty didn't let him eat breakfast. "I'm sorry were late, Polly wasn't ready!" Charles yelled walking into the house. "Grandma!" Polly's kids yelled running into the dinning area. "My babies." She cooed leaving her spot to give them kisses.
"I got you a present." Juniper smiled and handed the gift over. "Thank you baby. I'll put it under the tree." She smiled and slid it under the tree. "Papa?" Lilly whispered. "Yes baby?" He turned towards the young girl. "Are you. th-their Papa too?" She asked.
"If they want." He shrugged and messed with her hair. "There is food in the kitchen. Make a plate." Alice smiled and sat back down. The rest of the family joined and finished off the meal taking and laughing.
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"Alright I said I wouldn't go crazy this year, but I saw these and couldn't help myself." Alice blushed and pulled out two big bags. "Did you get us pajamas?" Polly questioned giving her a 'really' look. "Yes." She smiled and handed one out to everybody.
"I think it's cute." FP kisses her cheek and helped. "Don't worry dad. You don't have to suck up. You know your going to get..."
"Jughead!" Charles slapped the back of his head. "You don't even know what I was going to say!" He lifted his arms in surrender.
"Oh everyone knew." Polly laughed joined by Betty. "Everyone change please." Alice changed the subject taking Jax and Lilly up the her room. "FP mind helping me please." Alice smiled and FP followed.
"Please don't scare my kids!" Jughead yelled up the stairs. The parents rolled there eyes and went to their room. "Will you change him so I can change Lilly?" Alice handed the baby over to him. He nodded and kept him calm.
