Brady and Isabella Black

All of the family headed to the pub for the 1998 Christmas celebration. Eric immediately grabbed Brady {Eric} and lifted him off the ground.

Chelsea was tired, so she rested on Dee's shoulder. Jensen continued playing with Eric. He had his hands and was moving them up and down, lightly pounding on his chest.

When they arrived at the hospital to hear the Christmas story, Marlena said, "There's Carrie." Belle and Brady {Brandon} ran to see her and get a good spot for listening.

Brady {Brandon} and Belle listened carefully as Mike told the story of the first Christmas. This was the first year they had been at the hospital for this special event.

Brady {Brandon} had Belle's doll and was chasing her around the penthouse. Belle was screaming and then yelled, "Stop!"

Brady {Brandon} stopped when John said, "Hey, come on." John grabbed the doll from Brady's hand and yelled, "Knock it off Brady!"

Belle seemed to be gloating as she looked at her doll while John was talking to Brady. Such a typical sibling action!

John wasn't yelling, but he was very upset. He said to Brady {Brandon}, "How many times have I told you...you don't tease your sister."

Brady looked very sad. He'd never heard his dad so angry. What a great acting job by Brandon!

Chelsea came in and said it was time for school. That meant it was time for goodbye hugs.

Marlena said, "Come here, Belle." Brady {Brandon} started over too, but held back since Marlena didn't say his name. She reached out and pulled him in for a hug too.

Marlena looked at Brady {Brandon} and reminded him, "Daddy loves you." He nodded his head. John was still upset about the situation.

Marlena whispered to Belle, "Have a good day. I love you."

John asked Brady {Brandon} to give him five as his goodbye.

Brady and Chelsea headed for the door. Belle had to run to catch up.

John was reading Belle and Brady {Eric} a fairy tale. It was just ending as we began hearing it. John read "...and all their dreams had come true."

As Drake finished reading, his voice got very dramatic and sappy. He even threw in some fake crying. Eric was looking right at him, enjoying his performance.

John pushed his elbow out to hit Belle's. She immediately pushed back, then smiled and pinched his arm.

Brady {Eric} asked his dad, "When are you and mommy going to get married?" Marlena was just coming down the stairs and she added, "That's a good question Brady."

When Marlena came down and modeled her dress, Belle ran to her saying, "You look beautiful mommy." Marlena replied, "Thank you sweet girl."

Brady {Eric} didn't want to give up on the subject. He said, "I think you should get married like in the story." John and Marlena agreed that was a good idea.

Marlena said it was time for "Sweet goodnight kisses."

First Brady kissed Marlena, then Belle got her chance.

After Chelsea kissed Deidre, she immediately looked over at Drake and gave him a big smile. She ran over for her kiss.

Belle kissed dad, then Brady kissed him. Then the kids had a race upstairs to see Chelsea.

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