Last year there was a Christmas Story Challenge .... so I am an entire year late ... but I could not get this story written. In fact this was not the story I had envisioned either, although it has the same setting. I wanted a story full of comedy, jokes and laughter, unfortunately someone wanted to turn this story into something very different (an Eagle perhaps?). So instead we have an introspective story from Chief Anderson's POV: he is reflecting on Christmas and the team. This story is set in my AU but you do not need to know the background for this to make sense. I have called it Christmas Wishes

Introspection, I think, is a part of the holiday spirit, just as is laughter and fun. This is a beautiful story, CD. Thank you for posting it.

Glad you enjoyed it LB.

This is a wonderful story, CD! Thank you for sharing it with us.

I enjoyed sharing this one, and I am actually feeling more comfortable about posting now. Not the high intensity of butterflies that I had for my first two stories anyways. These were just little butterflies instead.

Simply gorgeous CD ... I absolutely loved it!! I've read it three times already ... you make me feel litle I'm actually there watching the whole thing play out. I could picture it all so perfectly. What an awesome Christmas prezzie for all of us!! SJ

Thank you for your kind words SJ. I am glad I have written it clear enough for you to feel like you are in the scene. I usually think I do not describe what it happening well enough.

This is a great story CD! Thanks for sharing it btw... I love Laura Ingalls!

Thank you shamrock - so did I quote Laura Ingalls correctly, from what you remember? I pulled from what I could remember and also from what I could find on line. I wish I had my copy but the book got destroyed in my flood last year .... and I could not get a copy from the library (they were all out)

From what I remember it seems correct... I have the box set but one of the books is missing... I think my sister still has it... It's been a long time since I've read those.

It has been a long time since i read them as well, but there are certain parts that still really stand out in my mind, that one being one of them for some reason.

Cd I'm catching up on my reading...will read it soon I promise!

Oh, CD! That was beautiful!! I was tearing up at the end! I love the fact that Chief A has to wear the hat...and Joe as Santa was perfect! And I love the Little House books (loved the show, too)...what a perfect excerpt for this story!! You are an amazing writer...please continue to share your lovely writing with us!

Thank you so much Springie. I am glad you enjoyed it. I have always loved your fics as well and wished I could write half as well as you do. That this story moved you so deeply is gratifying. It tells me I must be doing something right.

Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Cd I'm catching up on my reading...will read it soon I promise!

When ever you get time Ebony, I know you are kept busy with your two little ones and writing the next part of your fic.

Ooh! CD has posted a new fic!!! I will read this as soon as I have the chance. Can't wait!!!

Whenever you get the chance Hino.