1980's Oneshots

Christmas-APK/ER

"We're home," Alex said, he and Ellen peaking through the front door of his childhood home, only a few days before Christmas. The married couple walked in and hugged his family hello, excited to catch up with the family.

"Alex!" Andy cheered, hugging his big brother. They eventually sat down in the kitchen for dinner, catching up on every bodies lives. They then moved into the living room, ready to continue their conversations.

"Mallory, hows your new job?" Alex asked his sister. She smiled widely, and began to talk about the designing she was doing. Ellen folded her legs on the couch and tucked her head into Alex's chest. Her husband wrapped his arm around her body mindlessly, rubbing circled on her arm with his thumb as he always did. After a little while longer of catching up, Ellen yawned, closing her eyes for a brief moment and tucking her head deeper into Alex's shirt. He pulled his arm from behind his neck, sitting up.

"Goodnight everyone," Alex said as Ellen sat up. He stood up and held his hand out for her to take. Everyone said goodnight and they walked into Alex's old room, still hand in hand. They changed into their pajamas and brushed their teeth.

Alex walked back into his room and saw Ellen sitting on the bed, rearranging the pillows. He smiled, sitting across from her.

"How are you feeling?" He asked her quietly in a calm, loving voice. She gave him a tired smile.

"Okay," she said, and he leaned forward to kiss her forehead softly. "I wanna tell your family so much."

"I do too, but we only have to wait a week until Christmas," he said with a smile. She laughed lightly.

"I know, I know," she said teasingly. He leaned over and turned the lamp off, scooting next to her and pulling the blanket over their bodies. She turned around and he wrapped his arm around her, setting his hand on her stomach. He kissed her neck, as she slowly drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, Ellen removed Alex's arm from her waist, quietly moving out of the bed and quickly heading towards the bathroom. She closed the door and kneeled down by the toilet, throwing up last night's dinner. She then heard the door open, glancing over.

"Hey," Alex said calmly, pulling her hair back. She then leaned back, staring at the wall. Alex wrapped his arms around her waist and set his head on her shoulder. She leaned into his touch, setting her arms on his. "You okay?"

"A little in shock, but yeah," she replied, looking over her shoulder to give him a reassuring smile. Eventually, he stood up and helped her up as well. She brushed her teeth, and Alex peaked out the door.

"All clear," he whispered, and the two walked out into their room. They changed into some clean clothes and walked downstairs.

"Hey guys," Jennifer said, sitting on the couch reading a book.

"Hi, Jenn," Alex said, kissing his sister's head. Ellen sat next to her.

"Whatcha reading?" She asked the younger girl.

"War and Peace," she replied. Ellen smiled.

"See Alex. Told you she's smarter then you," Ellen joked. Alex rolled his eyes playfully.

"Sure," he said sarcastically.

"Come on, Jenn. I want to hear all about school," Ellen said, standing up and leading the younger girl into the kitchen where the rest of the family sat.

"Hey, guys. Do you want some coffee?" Elyse asked, holding her own mug.

"No!" Alex and Ellen said at the same time, before looking at each other and laughing. Before anyone could question what had just happened, the backdoor opened.