"The most wonderful time, of the year..."

Music played softly in the background as you walked downstairs on Christmas morning to greet your newlywed husband.

He was up, bright and early, to make you the breakfast that slowly lulled you out of your slumber with its heavenly scent. You slipped into one of his over-sized hoodies to keep warm on the chilly winter morning and hugged him from behind as he served up delicious food for you both.

As you ate, he took his place beside you and joined you in doing so, a comfortable silence settling between the both of you.

Once finished, you both places your dishes in the sink and he took your hand to gently drag you to the living room, where the presents lay waiting, excited. You both exchanged presents as you always do: a kiss after each gift as a "thank you" or "you're welcome"

But when you believed you were done, Faolan gently places another box on your lap, a few holes drilled into the sides that emitted a low, quiet whine as you shifted the box in your lap.

Taking the lid off, you were greeted with a very loud, very energetic, puppy... the same breed as the dog you had lost a few months prior.

"I know he can't replace Hades, but-" He cut himself off when he saw your tears, not knowing they were of happiness. He stepped forwards and gently brushed them away with his thumb, lovingly caressing your cheek as he did so. "Oh baby... please don't cry."