[ there's a word for what she's feeling, she knows it, but it escapes her. it's like light is filling her whole heart, warming her body from her very core right down to her fingertips and toes. like someone's filled a balloon in her chest and the whole thing is trying to lift her right up off the floor. it's... it's... ]

You know... last year, I read about the holidays a little. And I remember reading that Christmas isn't just about presents. It's about... spending time with your family. With the people you love and care about. And just... being with them, and being happy together...

[ with that, she looks up from her gift and takes one of his hands, lacing their fingers together. the smile on her face is one of the gentlest, and most genuine, she's ever given. ]

So... I think that makes this one of the best Christmases ever. [ yes, Luke. she does think so. ]