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Epilogue
"Honey, hurry up, everyone's going to be here soon," Chloe yelled up the stairs.
Not more than five minutes later her husband came jogging down the stairs, struggling with his tie. She smiled. "Here, let me help." She quickly tied the tie and said, "There."
Clark smiled. "What would I do without you?"
"Not wear a tie," she replied sarcastically.
She began to walk towards the kitchen, but Clark took a hold of her arm and pulled her back to him. "Did I tell you how beautiful you look tonight, Mrs. Kent?"
"No you didn't, Mr. Kent."
"Well you do," he stated.
"Thank you."
They stared deep into each other's eyes, before they both leaned in to share a soft, sweet kiss.
There was suddenly a loud cry and they pulled apart.
"Could you get her, Clark? I have to finish getting the food ready."
Clark smiled. "Of course." Clark jogged back up the stairs and down the hall. He slowly opened the bedroom door and walked over to the white cradle that held their daughter, Charlotte Melissa Kent. He carefully picked up the small child and began rocking her back and forth until her tears subsided. He kissed her forehead softly and whispered, "I love you little girl and I always will."
Clark slowly made his way down the stairs and into the kitchen.
Chloe looked up and a big smile crossed her face when she saw the two most important people in her life. "Clark, could you finish putting these crackers on the plate so I can change Charlotte.
"Sure," Clark replied and reluctantly handed the baby to her mother.
"I'll be quick, keep an eye out for our guests."
"Would you relax, Honey. It's only Mom, Lois, your dad, Lana, Hailey, Pete, and Monique."
Chloe raised her eyebrows. "Only?"
"Ok, so it's not a really small gathering. But they're all people we know."
"True. But still keep and eye out for them."
"Will do," Clark said, before turning to the crackers.
He had just placed the last cracker on Christmas colored tray, when he saw his mom pull in. He smiled and walked to the front door. "Hi, Mom, Merry Christmas," he greeted as she came through the door.
"Merry Christmas, Clark." They hugged and walked into the living room. "Where are Chloe and Charlotte?"
"Chloe had to change Charlotte before everyone got here. She should be down soon."
As if on cue, Chloe entered the room, holding the baby. "Merry Christmas," she said as she approached Martha.
"Merry Christmas, Chloe." They embraced and then Martha looked down at her granddaughter. "Merry Christmas, Charlotte."
Chloe had just handed Charlotte to Martha when the doorbell rang. Clark and Chloe together walked over to the front door and Clark pulled it open. There stood Lana and her eight-year-old, adopted daughter, Hailey. Lana had adopted Hailey about four months earlier and was very happy with her daughter. Hailey had really helped mend Lana's broken heart.
"Hi, Uncle Clark, hi, Aunt Chloe, Merry Christmas!" Hailey said and hugged them both.
"Merry Christmas, Hailey," Clark and Chloe said in unison.
"Merry Christmas, you two," Lana greeted as she followed Hailey into the house.
"Merry Christmas."
Chloe and Clark gave Lana a hug before they all went back into the living room.
Next arrived Pete and Monique, followed by Gabe, and finally, Lois.
Once they were all seated around the table and all the food was served, Clark stood up. He smiled down at Chloe, before saying, "I would like to make a toast to my wonderful wife, who prepared this whole meal all on her own." Clark raised his glass. "To Chloe."
"To Chloe," everyone echoed as their glasses gently clicked together.
They all talked on and off throughout dinner, laughing at jokes and listening to old stories.
As soon as the last plate was cleared, Hailey rushed everyone into the living room. She was more than anxious to open her presents.
Lana smiled at her daughter's enthusiasm; she guessed that Hailey probably didn't have much of a Christmas when she was living at the orphanage. Lana silently hoped that she had brought as much joy to Hailey's life as Hailey had brought to her's.
"It's been a long day. I'm so tired," Chloe said and turned to face Clark.
"Me too," he replied and embraced her.
When they pulled apart they noticed that they had stopped in the doorway. Clark smiled and pointed above their heads. A green and red plant was hanging there. "Do I get to kiss my wife under the mistletoe this Christmas?"
Chloe also smiled and stepped closer to Clark. "Of course."
Their lips met in a soft, but deep, kiss. It hadn't lasted for more than ten seconds, when a sudden cry came from the baby monitor.
Chloe half laughed as the pulled apart. "She always seems to know when we're kissing."
Clark nodded in agreement, thinking of earlier that day. "I know."
"I better go check on her," Chloe said.
"Okay, I'll get everything cleaned up and locked up, then I'll be up," Clark replied and walked back towards the kitchen.
"Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, All is bright,"
Clark smiled and walked towards the bedroom.
"Round yon virgin Mother and Child,"
Chloe's voice wasn't picture perfect, but to Clark it was the best sound in the whole world.
"Holy infant so tender and mild,"
Clark leaned against the door frame and watched Chloe place Charlotte back into her crib.
"Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace."
Clark slowly approached his wife and wrapped his arms around her.
Chloe smiled. "Isn't she beautiful, Clark?"
"Yup, just like her mother," Clark replied as his gaze drifted from his daughter to Chloe.
She gradually met his gaze.
He gave her a light kiss, before saying, "Merry Christmas, Chloe."
"Merry Christmas, Clark."
Clark and Chloe knew that their lives would never be perfect, that hard times would come and go. But they also knew that as long as they had each other, nothing could stop them from making their life the best that it could be.
The End
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