Prompt: Santa Claus costume with extra stuffing
Hamish squealed with joy when Santa Claus came “Ho-Ho-Ho”ing through the door of the flat. His blue eyes lit up even brighter than normal and he actually jumped up and down in his excitement. John beamed, happy that their son was so entranced. But he could practically feel Sherlock’s scowl from behind him. He was glad Hamish couldn’t see his father’s face in that moment.
John pulled Sherlock aside. “As my gift this year, you promised to let him have this one year. To see how he would react. He’s enjoying himself. He’s happy. Please just let us have one year of Christmas ‘magic’ as a family.” Sherlock rolled his eyes, but kissed the top of John’s head in acknowledgement. John smiled and Sherlock put on his ‘happy face’.
Hamish was busy telling Santa all about blocks he knew Father had gotten him. “And they have all the elements from the Periodic Table on them.” He was very precocious for a four year old. “Papa says they’re to build with, but Father says they’re for learning. Can’t they be for both?” Hamish looked at Santa with hopeful eyes.
Under the cut for length.
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