[ now that Nathan has rekindled with family, holidays are something very special. Christmas especially, even with all of the parts he can't quite partake in without a physical body. he doesn't have to spend them alone anymore, which had made the seasons all the more cold.

he's sure Valerie's sentiment was extended to the family as a whole ... but if he didn't know better, the ghost could swear her words toasted a blush onto his cheeks ; she'd ' love ' to.

even if Nathan wanted to, he couldn't hide that he was delighted to hear it. wide green eyes bat in disbelief over his big dopey smile, a hand raising to sheepishly rub the back of his neck. ]

“ I -- Well, I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say this, but I'd love for you to spend it with us..! I've already got some gift ideas brewing, and I make a mean hot chocolate -- well, I can supervise a mean hot chocolate ... ”

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