From Chris and Izzy with love.

It was Christmastime in the big city of New York, and once again Christian Hearst had no idea what to buy anyone. In fact, Chris never knew what to get anyone- gifts were not his strong suit. It was why he and his sister tended to go in together with their money, and Izzy would pick out the gift. It was usually something funny and unusual that got the whole family laughing. Their 'From Chris and Izzy with love' gifts were legendary in their family, and it was a bit of tradition to open gifts from them on Christmas Eve to enjoy the laughter together, before Tetsu and Morgan left for their own traditions on Christmas Morning. Christian never knew exactly where Isobel got her wonderfully ingenious ideas from, but he was glad that she did.

At the moment, Isobel was dragging him along a shopping district, her glove covered hand gripping his as they looked for that special something for their two other siblings. Lasy year's gift to Jake had taken the crown, an edited version of the Karma Sutra. Christian didn't want to know how long it had taken Izzy to cut out every reference to sex in the book, but when Jake had opened it, his jaw had dropped and when their mother had opened it, she'd started laughing.

Isobel had replaced every reference to sex with a reference to chemistry.

He wasn't sure how they were going to top it this year, but when his sister paused in front of New York's most infamous Spoiled Pet Store, he knew that they were in trouble. Isobel's eyes had lit up in that eerily triumphant manner, and he had to question his judgement of allowing his name to appear on these gifts. Izzy smiled at her brother.
"You know how Ainsley has latched on to Vinnie? I want to buy her a leash a collar for him. Maybe get them matching outfits, too." Chris could only groan.

They exited the store half an hour later, Chris carrying a bag stuffed with a blue rhinestone-studded collar and leash, and matching pink sweaters. He wasn't sure who would kill them first- Ainsley or Vinnie. He shook the bag out, and looked over at his sister. She had another evil gleam in her eyes, and Chris became certain that this was the Christmas that he would die.
"What is it this time, Is?"
"I know what to get Papa Jon."

That added a Doctor Who calendar to the bag, the Tenth Doctor, one that resembled Jonathan. Isobel planned to cut Rose out, and put in pictures of their mother. It was a good plan, one that Chris actually approved of. Izzy had promised not to make Chris go with her or know what she was getting Morgan and Tetsu, and he approved of this plan. That only left their mother, and Ainsley. When Chris pointed this out, Izzy shook her head.
"I already have Mama's. It's an idea I got from an interview."
"Do I want to know?"
"Probably not."

That was good enough for Chris, and he wouldn't press the matter; he would have to see it on Christmas Eve anyway, and that was more than enough for him. With all of their shopping taken care of, Chris slid his arm around his sister's shoulders, leaning against her.
"What do you want for Christmas, Izzy?"

The girl looked at him, and grinned.
"I don't want or need anything, Chris."

Christian smiled, and pulled her closer.
"Too bad, I want to get you something, so tell me what you want."
"I already have everything that I want!"

Chris pulled her into a hug, resting his chin atop her head. Despite whatever she said, he was determined to find the perfect present for his precious little sister. Only the best for her, for his other half.