Title: All I Want for Christmas
Fandom: Heroes
Pairings: Claire/Adam
Rating: PG
Warnings/Spoilers: AU/Future Fic.
Summary: Claire sings a song as she waits for her husband to come home.
Notes: Written for heroes15 for the prompt Holidays table 6.
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“Don't want a lot for Christmas, there's just one thing I need …”Claire sang along to the song as it came on again. She’d been playing the song over and over… along with a few other Christmas songs, but mostly played that one.

Claire couldn’t help herself though, she just wanted him to come back, unharmed. Even though that she knew he would be unharmed… just the fact that it was dangerous and he could possibly not come back because he’s captured or Sylar got to him.

“Santa won't you bring me the one I really need… won't you please bring my baby to me?” Claire sang softly to herself, glancing out the snow covered window.

A small cry tore Claire away from the window and down at her daughter. She picked her up, smiling down at her baby girl. “Don’t worry, daddy’ll be home soon…” The ‘I hope’ died at her lips; she couldn’t let herself say or think those kind of things. She didn’t even know why she was being such a dunder head for even thinking something bad had happened to him. He could heal, and he had years of experience at this kind of stuff. He’s been in hundred of battles…

As she turned around rocking Zoey back to sleep, she grasped in surprise. He stood there smiling proudly at his family.

“Adam!” She shouted, relieved he was alright and beyond happy to have him there with her again.

Adam let out a small laugh as he walked towards them. “Guess you got your Christmas wish.”

Claire smiled. “Yeah… I did.” She pulled him into a kiss, however they were mindful not to hurt Zoey.

“Does this mean I get out of giving you a Christmas present this year?” Adam joked when they broke apart.

Claire glared. “And why do you think that, mister?”

Adam laughed, “because you got me and Zoey. What else could you possibly need?”

Claire smiled secretly. “I guess you don’t have to get me anything… but I already have your present.”

“Really? What is it?” Adam asked, curiously.

“Not telling… it’s a surprise,” Claire stated, smirking.

“Is it naughty?” Adam asked, grinning.

Claire laughed, shaking her head. “Nope.”

“Damn…” Adam stated, sadly. “Can’t you give me a clue?”

“Nope… it would give away too much.” Claire stated, she smiled at his disappointed face. She glanced down and found Zoey was sleeping peacefully again. She gently laid her back into her crib.

"I want to know... what is it?" Adam whispered as they left Zoey's room.

"Not telling!" Claire whispered to him teasingly. Adam grinned.

THE END.