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“Are you going to help or just stand there?”
    It’s stopped snowing now, but it’s pretty deep in the driveway of Ethan’s house. “I am going to help of course.”
    “I should think so, because I am sure that little girl in there doesn’t need everything you’ve bought her! Actually she doesn't need anything, she already has everything she needs and more.”
    “Have you finished?” I ask with a simple glare, because he has made his point more than once on the subject.
    “Of course.” He wraps his arms around me as I stand beside him. “Are you tired?”
    “Yeah, just a bit.” I smile thinking of part of the reason, I’m tired and it’s not work related.
    We walk toward the house.
    “Happy birthday, baby sis.” Ethan grabs me with a tight squeeze as we enter his front door. “I love you.”
    “Happy birthday, Ethan,” I tell him as we stand inside. “I love you too. Is Lucy up yet?”
    “Mum just went upstairs, she was crying. Mum is going to change her before coming down,” he tells me.
    “Are you two going to stand there all day?” Alex calls from behind me. “Happy birthday, Ethan and Merry Christmas.”
    “Thanks and Merry Christmas,” he says to Alex and then offers to help him. “What the hell has she got in these?” With his statement, Alex laughs.
    We make it into the living room and one glance round the room I know we are going to have problems with a certain little Miss as she grows up, spoiled rotten springs to mind. But it doesn't matter Ethan and Lucy deserve to have a great Christmas, after the year they’ve had.
    “I know Mum is upstairs, so where is Dad?” I ask my brother.
    “He wanted to make a start on breakfast.”
    “I am away to have a quick word with your dad, leaving you with all this,” Alex says, leaving me on my own with Ethan. Well it is nice to get a few moments alone with him today of all days and I want to give him his birthday present. Alex knew I wanted to be alone with him, giving me the time I need with Ethan. I take a bag and we sit down.
    “Ethan, I know we said we weren’t doing birthdays this year, but you know what, I didn’t listen.” He cuts me off with a laugh and lifts a gift bag up.
    “I didn’t listen either.” He hands me the bag. “You first.” I open the bag and take out a small box, quickly opening it. I gasp.
    “It’s stunning,” I say with a tear trickling down my face as I open it. A beautiful heart-shaped locket, and when I open it there is a picture of Lucy in it.
    “Now it doesn't matter where you are in the world, you will always have her with you.” I love that little girl more than I ever thought possible, I always want to be close to her.
    “Ethan, you’re stuck with me. I am not going anywhere.” I wrap my arms round him and sink into his comforting arms.
    “There will be times when you need to head to the States, you can’t deny that. Alex has family and business there.”
    “I know that, but when we do go it will only be for short periods. My life is here and Alex has accepted that, he’s here to stay. ”
    “Are you happy, Libby?”
    “You know what, I am for first time in so long, yeah I am happy.” I look him straight in the eyes as I speak and I see a mixture of emotions spread quickly across his face.
    “I always want you to be happy. You deserve nothing less than to be treated like a princess.” This conversation has taken a serious turn. He chuckles and adds, “Do you remember that’s what Dad called you when we were little, his little princess.”
    “Yeah, I do. Now I have a gift for you.” I hand over the bag I hope he likes it. He takes one gift out at a time and his eyes light up as he unwraps the first.
    “Libby, it’s perfect where did you find this?” He looks at the picture in the frame.
    “It was taken at our twenty-first, it was such a brilliant night and I just love seeing how happy we both are in this picture.”
    “I love it. Thank you,” he says as he nervously takes