For Lucifer, Christmas held a whole another meaning right now. At the beginning, it used to not have a meaning at all, being just a silly holiday like all the others. Lonely humans would come up to Lux to drown in alcohol and have sex in order to forget their problems or just to ignore their lives.
A few weeks ago, it started meaning spending time with his family -his real, earthly family- and getting to see the joy in the little urchin's eyes while baking Christmas cookies or seeing the Detective's wide smile when looking at him and Trixie while decorating the grand Christmas tree.
Now, it meant the birthday of his daughter. The day he became a father. When he held Vera for the first time, it felt weirdly special. She felt special, not in the same way as the Detective of course, but there was something about her. He couldn't explain what it was exactly, but the instant connection that he felt when she grabbed his finger or when she was peacefully staying in his arms, glued to his chest, absolutely terrified him. In a good way this time.
It took years to accept emotions, his feelings for Chloe in particular, and now he was flooded with a mix of love and scariness towards his little creature that crowled her way into his heart in such a short time.
Those same emotions were felt again when he opened his eyes, shortly realizing where he was. He was not used to sleep alone anymore and he felt stupid for how much he craved for affection. Chloe was right there, a few feet away, peacefully sleeping.
He suddenly smiled.
He was happy that she finally got the sleep she deserved. Chloe was amazing -in all the ways possible. She deserved everything. He saw the pure happiness on her face when Vera was placed on her chest. If he thought more about it, he never saw her this happy, this accomplished. In the same time, this peaceful. And this alive, despite the tiredness that was slowly winning over her body.
For now, sleep was enough. Hopefully, it would give him enough time to prepare a little surprise. One very important thing that he learned from the urchin was that Christmas also meant presents. And he had spent the last few weeks trying to find the perfect gift for Chloe, something not too grandeous, but not too small.
But how could his gift be even close to what Chloe gave him? She gave him her full love, affection and acceptance. She gave him a child! A little creature with who they could share their love with.
It terrified him sometimes. He never was a family man. He never used to feel the need of being loved. And now, he couldn't ever imagine his life going back to the way it was a few years ago with his reckless behavior and orgies every night.
He carefully reached for the hospital bag, trying to not make any noise that would wake Chloe up. There, a little carefully wrapped box was lying between Vera's onesie, pacifier, scarf and so many other things. It contained something that Lucifer felt it was sentimental enough to be a right gift.
A few weeks ago, Chloe complained about how she lost a bracelet that was given to her by her mother. She wanted to wear it at their dinner, but that didn't happen, despite the determination that Lucifer had to find it. So, right in that little box that was now in his hand, there was a thin gold bracelet. It had a little pair of angel wings as a lucky charm, symbolising more than just him. Whenever he would look at them, his mind would immediately go to Vera, their little angel. Hopefully, Chloe will think the same.
Lucifer really hoped that she will like it. Of course it won't equate to the bracelet from her own mother, but he wished to be at least somewhere close to that feeling. Somewhere close to the happiness she gave him.
He didn't realize that he was holding that little box so tight in his hand that it started hurting. He put it in his right pocket and checked his phone. It was a little past seven, so he would definitely let the Detective sleep more.
But what could he possibly do now?
Maybe he should go see Vera. And maybe he should bring her here, so that she won't be scared or alone. Yes, that's what he was going to do!
With that thought in mind, Lucifer quietly exited their hospital room and went down the hall and all the way to the nursery. There were dozens of babies there, something he wasn't actually expecting and suddenly, his chest was tight again.
A small conversation with a nurse that assisted them last night helped him come back to reality in the moment when she went in to check on Vera, after that giving her to him alongside with the bassinet. The nurse told him about how well she did during her first night and what to expect in her very first day.
If she was well then everything was good. Vera was still sleepy, but her father's voice was building up her curiosity and she opened her eyes, trying to understand what was going on.
In a few more seconds, they were back to their room, where Chloe was still sleeping, but Vera started to wail as soon as Lucifer brought her in the room, protesting as soon as the movement stopped.
A little wave of panic washed over Lucifer, not wanting Chloe to wake up so early. He didn't even get the chance to think, he just instantly took his shirt off and placed Vera on his chest.
That was the one and only thing he had learned so far: that skin-to-skin felt a little bit like Heaven and it would instantly calm Vera, not being able to explain why.
A few years ago, everything was simple. He despised children and children hated him. After that, he met the Detective and Beatrice. His relationship with the spawn evolved so beautifully, he found himself caring about her. A lot. But Trixie already had a father, he was just her friend, so he didn't feel like he had too much responsabillity over her.
But with Vera, everything was different. That little baby who looked minuscule while holding her...that little baby found comfort in his arms. She found comfort in the Devil's arms. But to her, he wasn't the Devil, a fallen angel, a disappointment. He was just Lucifer, her father.
And he wasn't going to mess this up. Oh God, he loved Vera so much, he didn't even know what he was so afraid of in the first place. Besides a daughter, he also got a new friend. And he was so ready to teach her everything he knew. Everything he was passionate about. Everything (well, almost), that made him who he was.
He was ready.
Vera felt so soft and her body soon started to warm up. She also stopped babbling and scrunching her little face, making Lucifer sure that she wasn't going to make any noise.
Too afraid to move her in another position, he just lowered her a little, so that she could hear his heartbeat. He remembered how calm he felt whenever he would hear Chloe's heart beating. It was a sign of reassurance, a sign that everything was real and that she was next to him. Maybe Vera needed to hear that too, so that she would be able to feel safe.
He felt safe too. More than that, he felt invincible and powerful, like nothing would ever be able to hurt him, because he had Vera in his arms. That little creature gave him so much happiness, so much motivation that he couldn't ever imagine hurting her, especially the way his Dad hurt him.
Lucifer held her just a little bit tighter, sending away the feeling of surreality.
"Hi, ugh, I guess I haven't properly introduced myself", Lucifer started talking on a lower tone, "well, I'm Lucifer, but you'll probably call me Dad or variatons from it, which only you are allowed to do", he huffed, "and the most important fact about me is that I don't lie. So believe me when I say that I have no idea how to be a good father. I don't think I'll ever know how to be, but...I will try. I will do anything in my power to make you happy. To protect you. To help you. To teach you everything I know. I promise you that I will do all of these...and my word is my bond".
He stopped for a few seconds to take a peek at the Detective, even though nothing changed in the last few minutes .
"I will guide you through understanding your celestial side and I might even teach you some tricks, even though your mother will probably not approve some of them", he didn't realize that he was smiling, "but you can't imagine how much she loves you...and how much I love you. So, please be patient with me. I...I truly have no idea how to be a good father, but I'm willing to do my best".
Lucifer looked down at Vera and saw that she was deeply sleeping at this point, warmly and adorably on his chest. He kissed her little, soft head and told her "sleep well, little creature".
The peaceful atmosphere of their hospital room lasted for only one more hour. After that, Vera started to cry pretty loudly, signalling that she was hungry, something that Lucifer couldn't do anything about.
He had no idea how to soothe her, skin-to-skin being the only thing he had learned since she was born. Damn it, he needed Chloe.
Her motherly instinct suddenly woke her up and Chloe opened her eyes and yawned, understanding what was happening.
Vera is crying.
She turned over and saw Lucifer shirtless, trying to calm their daughter, all in vain, but his confused face was adorable.
"Do you need help?", she asked him and tried not to laugh at how lost he looked.
"Detective! Yes, please. I can't make this awful noise stop", he said and got up.
"Maybe she's hungry", Chloe said and took Vera in her arms, "good morning baby, are you hungry?", she asked their little daughter this time, with a cute voice.
It took a good few seconds until Vera latched, but as soon as she did, the room fell silent again. Chloe kept looking at Vera with the warmest smile on her face, being already so proud of her little girl.
It was like some divine magnetism was running through the air as Chloe couldn't move her eyes from her daughter. She was literally obsessed with her at this point, that soft dark hair, those heavenly blue eyes, that small nose and perfect lips. Everything about this petite, precious, fuzzy baby was just perfect. In one word, Vera is incredible, just as her relationship with Lucifer is.
And Lucifer looked at Chloe and smiled too, like it was something contagious. Seeing his favorite ladies, his proudest achievements, he was the happiest Devil alive.
"Good morning to you too", Chloe said after a while, but her features haven't changed, still having the most beautiful smile on her face.
"Good morning, my love", he softly replied, "how are you feeling?".
Still tired and in some pain, "Never been happier than I am now", she answered, leaving the bad parts behind because, honestly, right now they didn't matter.
This family that they created was all that mattered and right now, everyone was beyond happy.
If it even was possible, he smiled wider at her, "I am so glad to see that you're okay".
"Of course I'm okay, but it was very sweet the way you took care of me yesterday. I couldn't have done it without you", she said and used her free hand to caress his cheek.
"Well we're partners, Detective", he smilled and locked his eyes on their daughter, "partners 'til the end".
"Partners 'til the end", Chloe repeated, looking back at their little miracle.
Around forty minutes later, once Vera was all done with the eating process, Chloe gently placed her on her chest and covered her with her fluffy blanket that they brought from home in order to keep her warm.
"Detective?", Lucifer asked to catch her attention.
"Yes?"
"I won't ever be able to give you a gift as amazing as the one you gave me but...", he took that small box from his pocket, "Merry Christmas, my love".
"Oh Lucifer, you didn't have to", Chloe said and took that little, carefully wrapped box in her hands.
"Of course I had to, look at what you got in your arms", he protested, "for that, you deserve much more than this".
She didn't say anything, but her smile was telling everything that there was to be told. She carefully unwrapped the gift and opened the fancy black box, revealing the golden bracelet. While taking it out the box, she constantly thought at the moment when he gifted her that beautiful bullet necklace that will always hold a tremendous amount of memories. But this bracelet was something else, special in its own way.
She looked at the little angel wings that were attached to it and she moved her sight to Vera again. And, after a few seconds, she looked at Lucifer with crystal clear eyes from the tears that were forming.
Lucifer panicked, "Oh crap you don't like it do you? It's okay I'll re-"
"Stop right there. Come here", she slowly got him closer to her until they both kissed, tender and slow so it would last longer.
"It's beautiful Lucifer, I love it. Those were happy tears silly", she said after they broke the kiss, putting the bracelet on her left hand.
"Ah, glad you like it. Oh and also- ", he got up and quickly took a photo of his two favorite ladies.
"Hey, what was that for?!", Chloe asked, but was still smiling.
"I was in need for a new wallpaper for a while now. And this one...", he said and looked at the photo again and couldn't help but smile, " this one is perfect".
How could she even get mad at him when he was so damn adorable?
"You're lucky I love you", Chloe said.
"Indeed I am. And I love you", Lucifer said.
. . .
As time passed, Chloe also had breakfast and made some calls, letting everyone know that their daughter was perfect and healthy. Since visiting hours started, the three of them were expecting everyone to come just before lunch to spend Christmas together - good thing that the hospital room was spacious enough, even though with eight more people it might get a little crowded.
Lucifer also helped with the calls and did the dirty work of diaper changing, but he didn't complain once. He swore that he will help Chloe every time he will have the chance and now it was his time to step in and let Chloe relax in bed.
A nurse also checked on them from time to time, either to check on Chloe or to take a few more tests on Vera to make sure that everything was okay, but had also helped Chloe using the breast pump for the first time.
All three of them spent time together until someone knocked on their door. But they didn't even have time to ask who is it because a very excited Trixie came into the room, leaving Dan somewhere behind. It was earlier that the settled time, but you coudln't blame her.
"Hi Lucifer! Mommy!", she exclaimed and ran to her bed, but froze at the sight of the little baby in her arms.
Her sister! The long and most waited sister! She is so tiny, but so adorable! Trixie wanted to scream and jump around the room from the happiness that surrounded her, but she didn't want to scare that little and precious baby.
She brought both of her hands to her mouth and felt her eyes getting watery.
"Omg Mom!! She is so beautiful...I can't believe that I finally have a sister!", she said while getting into bed next to them.
Chloe felt like she was going to cry too at Trixie's adorable reaction. She wrapped her other arm around her oldest daughter while holding her youngest one with the other. At that moment, her family was complete. Never in her life she felt more accomplished than today. In short terms, Chloe felt nothing but pure, unconditional love towards her family.
"She is beautiful, isn't she? Just like you", Chloe responded and kissed Trixie on her forehead, "Merry Christmas, monkey".
"Merry Christmas Mom. And Merry Christmas Lucifer!!", Trixie said and kept her eyes on her sister.
Dan arrived too and closed the door behind him, greeting everybody. After that, he sat on the couch next to Lucifer and they both happily looked at the bed.
"What's her name?", Trixie asked the question that had been bothering her for months.
"It's Vera Allison Morningstar", Chloe proudly said and looked at how Trixie's face instantly enlightened up.
"It's sooo pretty...what does it mean?", she asked, remembering the conversation that they had a long time ago.
"Well, Vera means faith, so you monkey helped us a lot", Chloe said and messed a little with Trixie's hair, "and Allison means noble, but we got this name idea from the baby shower, thanks to you again".
"Really?", her eyes were wide, "thank you Mom, it means so much", Trixie said anf squeezed her mother's hand, "can I hold her?".
"Of course monkey, just make sure to always hold her head", Chloe said and slowly moved Vera and put her in Trixie's arms.
From being moved into unknown arms and also breaking the contact with her mother, Vera immediately started to wail. Instinctively, Trixie started to rock her left and right until the noise faded, Dan and Chloe looking at her with nothing but proudness.
Lucifer, instead, was a lot more fascinated. How could a thirteen year old know how to calm down a newborn? Was it an ability that all humans possesed and something was wrong with him or was it just some instinct that kicked in? If so, why didn't he have it too?
Well, the answer to that question was quite obvious. He wasn't human, he had no clue about babies and he has to learn from everybody around him, even Beatrice. He felt ashamed, but didn't let it show, not today. It mattered more to enjoy the smile on the urchin's face while holding his daughter - her sister than to let his bloody insecurities get the best of him.
"Hi Vera", Trixie quietly said, "I'm your big sister Beatrice, but everybody calls me Trixie. Look, I'm always going to be here for you, okay? I love you", she lifted her up a little so that she could kiss her. "This is the best Christmas ever".
"You think so?", Chloe asked.
"Are you kidding? I got a sister on this day! It beats every Christmas that we had", Trixie said.
"I'm really glad to hear that, monkey. I love you very much, you know that, right?", Chloe asked.
Trixie nodded, "I do. And I love you too, thank you for everything, Mom".
That moment was purely adorable and Chloe couldn't help but think about how lucky she got to have this wonderful family. For a moment, she closed her eyes and silently thanked God for letting her have this wonderful baby, even though it will complicate her life much more.
But she was never going to stop thinking about Vera as a blessing, a little miracle and she didn't care about how it turned her life upside down. Chloe loved her daughter so much that she was and will always be worth it every sacrifice that she might have to make in the future.
. . .
The ladies continued to spend time together cuddled in the hospital bed while Dan took this opportunity to have a little chat with Lucifer.
"I can't believe I'm saying this man, but I'm glad that I met you. You've always got their back, always cared about Chloe and Trixie and now you've made both of them the happiest versions of themselves. So, if you have any questions regarding to babies or fatherhood, I'm here for you", Dan said.
"Well look at that. Feeling generous today, aren't we Daniel? But, in any case...thank you, I suppose. I really don't want to screw this up like I do with most things. I care about them a lot", Lucifer said.
"I know you do, everybody could tell from the look on your face. Look, I won't lie to you, being a father is the hardest, yet most amazing thing I've ever done. It means much more than just to take care of your kid. It means to be always there and not let them fall, to love them no matter what, to teach them right from wrong. Children motivate you to become a better man, because at the beginning they see their parents as idols and they try to immitate every little thing that you do. So that's what changed me too and I am glad it happened", Dan said and saw how lost Lucifer looked. "But don't worry man, I sincerely think that you will be a great Dad".
Lucifer nodded throughout the time Dan was talking just smiled confused at the end. "You really think that?".
"Of course. I've seen so many times how you protected both Chloe and Trixie from any possible danger. I also know that, when you love someone, you would do anything for them. And oh man, it's perfectly clear that you love your family, so yes. I really think that you will do great. You just need a little help sometimes, everyone does", Dan said.
"Well, it's true. I love them very much. I can't believe I'm saying this too, but thank you. This fatherhood thing is bloody terrifying", Lucifer said.
It really scared him. He wanted since he met Chloe to become a better man and every mistake he had done in the past was forgiven after some adult talk. But this time is going to be so different. He wasn't allowed to do any mistakes here, because his daughter is going to see him as an inspiration. How could he feel honored and scared at the same bloody time?
It's true that he really has changed over the past few years, but sometimes he needed the people close to him to remind him of that.
Dan laughed, "No problem. I was terrified too, it's normal. You'll learn".
"I certainly will", Lucifer said, his eyes still locked on Vera.
. . .
It didn't take long until everyone started to appear. When Ella arrived, she felt just as joyful as Trixie and tried her best to not scream from the bottom of her lungs. Vera was now put to sleep in the bassinet, but first Ella wanted to greet everyone in her characteristic way.
"Omg guys I can't believe this day finally came", she said and went to hug everyone, starting with Trixie, then Chloe, Dan and, in the end, Lucifer." How are you feeling, Dad?", she teased him.
"Do not ever call me that again, Miss Lopez", Lucifer responded, but he softly smiled at her.
She is officialy part of the family now.
"And, well, after eons I can finally say that I am truly happy. Not that I wasn't before Vera but now...I feel complete", like my life finally has a purpose, he didn't say.
"Aw man that's so sweet -WAIT", Ella realized as she was talking, "her name is Vera?".
"It is", Lucifer responded, "Vera Allison Morningstar".
Hearing that, Ella's smile just grew wider and her cheeks started hurting. But she didn't care, because she got the be an aunt and also the godmother of her best friends' baby. How did she get so lucky to find this amazing family in L.A., she will never know.
"Isn't it a cool name?", Trixie asked excited.
"It is. In a strange way, Vera sounds exactly like a name that you would choose", Ella looked back at Lucifer while saying it.
"Well, I indeed came with the idea and it just sounded right", Lucifer said.
"It's perfect", Chloe added, a proud smile visible on her face.
. . .
The next person to arrive was Penelope, who freaked out as usual and kept talking about how she is the grandmother of two grandkids even though she doesn't feel that old. She also took a lot of photos, mostly with her and Vera while telling everyone about how many likes those photos will get on Instagram.
Maze came for a few minutes to see the baby girl she was so much waiting for all this time and kept talking to the little baby about how she is going to train her to use all of her knives in fights against any potential danger. Even if it was the truth, Maze also did that knowing that Chloe would immediately disapprove, same reaction as it was with Trixie.
But having the opportunity to train a celestial was something that Maze was ready to take pride in. In that little baby, she was already seeing a fearless fighter and also a kicking ass buddy.
Even though Chloe had a lot to argue about on that subject, she let Maze to be happy in her own way. It was Christmas after all and she was too happy to complain about anything.
"Anyway, cute baby...I guess", Maze said and stopped next to Lucifer before heading to the exit, "good luck, Daddy", she snorted.
"Bloody Hell you're all going to mock me about this, aren't you?", Lucifer asked.
"Pretty much, yes", Chloe said and everyone laughed.
After Maze left, the last to come were Linda with Amenadiel and Charlie, the little half angel baby being the most excited about meeting his cousin. They greeted everyone and congratulated Chloe and Lucifer before Amenadiel went to sit on the couch next to Lucifer.
"Luci! How are you?", Amenadiel asked joyfully.
"Honestly, happier than I ever was", Lucifer proudly responded.
He genuinely smiled at his brother's statement, "I never thought that I'd get to see you like this. But I'm happy for you Luci, truly".
"Thank you, brother", he responded.
Meanwhile, Linda lifted Charlie up and put him on the hospital bed.
"Vewa!", the toddler exclaimed.
Charlie seemed to catch everyone's attention with his cuteness as Chloe carefully placed Vera in his arms while Linda assisted. The picture of Charlie holding Vera, two half angels with very unique stories, was absolutely adorable at that moment.
"Vewa!", he kept repeating excitedly.
"Yes bub-bub, she's Vera, your cousin. Are you happy to see her?", Linda asked.
"Yeah!", he exclaimed again, making the ladies' hearts ache with love.
. . .
This unusual Christmas was probably the best one for many people from that room. They spent the day making tons of photos, talking and listening to Christmas carols. Trixie brought from home the cookies that she made with Lucifer and Chloe and everyone ate them with delight.
Vera didn't make too much trouble, but it was a good thing to prepare some milk bottles from before. Although Lucifer refused to feed her in front of everyone, Chloe was already picturing the adorable image of the two of them in her head.
Nurses and doctors didn't bother them too much, only to check on Vera and Chloe from time to time.
They didn't even recognize how time passed so fast, the sun already getting ready to make its disappearance. With each hour, more people were leaving, until Trixie and Dan were the only ones left.
The little one hugged everyone and kissed Vera on her forehead before leaving, telling herhow excited she was for the moment when they will all be home.
"It was a pretty successful day", Chloe said once there were the three of them again, holding Vera on her chest.
"It was exhausting too, the little creature can confirm that", Lucifer pointed out that the baby was already sleeping.
Chloe smiled and gently caressed their daughter as exaustion was taking over her too.
"Still, I didn't have a Christmas this successful in a very long time...wouldn't have been possible without you", she said.
"Oh please, you deserve more credit than I do", he said and sat closer to them.
Despite her heavy eyes, she proudly smiled at him, her ocean blue eyes glowing with happiness.
"Can you put her in the bassinet?", Chloe asked and saw him getting up, "and be careful to not wake her up".
"Yes, of course", Lucifer said and took Vera as gentle as possible and placed her in the bassinet that was staying right next to Chloe's bed.
The baby remained still and silent, the deep sleep conquering her. After he laid her down, Lucifer took a few seconds to just admire that squishy, tiny face, his chest suddenly filling with nothing but love. Love towards this little creature that somehow he and Chloe created and he was nothing but proud in that moment. Proud of the love of his life and proud that, because of her, he was a father now. Despite how terrified he was of that title, he was happy.
"You should rest, my love", Lucifer said to Chloe after a few seconds.
"I'll try...you should too. It was a long day", she answered.
He responded with a kiss, that gentle one like his life depended on it.
"Goodnight, love", he said.
"Goodnight".
. . .
The following day was meant for recovering aswell and also more tests were made on Vera alongside some vaccines. The little one also got her first contact with water when a nurse carefully washed her small head, a thing that Vera actually liked. She wailed a little at the beginning, but soon enjoyed what was happening to her, the nurse's encouraging words enlightening the whole mood of the hospital room.
Even if she woke up two times during the night, Chloe was already so proud of how well Vera was doing, passing all of her medical examinations, eating a lot and falling asleep pretty fast. She knew that it was too soon to make any opinion, but it felt like Vera was an easy baby, at least she hoped so.
She couldn't help but wonder if she will ever experience any of her daughter's dreams again or if her dreams were the reason why she was falling asleep so fast. Still, with all of those questions, Chloe couldn't wait to get to know and understand everything about her little daughter. Chloe promised to herself that she will do everything in her power to protect Vera. Just like Lucifer did.
On the next day, on December 28th, they were finally ready to go home. Lucifer was packing up everything and taking unuseful stuff to the car. During those walks, Chloe got some time alone with Vera and she used it to get her little one ready.
"Let's get you dressed up, what do you say?", she asked Vera while she took her out of the bassinet and placed her on the bed.
On it, there was a little grey onesie with dots on it and a small scarf to wrap around her tiny head. Chloe smiled at herself while unwrapping Vera from her fluffy blanket, the little one already protesting at the sudden wave of cold that came in contact with her fragile body.
"Shhh", she kept saying, "mommy's going to take care of you".
Chloe kept whispering that to her until she was all dressed up, with her onesie and scarf on, looking like the most adorable baby Chloe has ever seen.
"You're so pretty", she said as she took her daughter in her arms, placing a kiss on her soft cheek, "I love you so much".
After that, she heard a knock.
"Are my ladies ready?", Lucifer asked with a grin on his face, in his right hand holding the car seat for Vera, " well don't you two look beautiful", he noticed when entering the room.
She blushed, "thank you", then she placed Vera in the seat, "let's get out of here".
"Agreed".
They made sure that they didn't forget anything behind and then exited the room, holding hands while walking out of the hospital. It still felt surreal how, the first time they got here, there were only the two of them and now they were three and ready to begin their adventure.
At the car, Lucifer fixed Vera's seat exactly as he learned from those cursed videos on Youtube and then entered in the driver's seat while Chloe sat in the back, next to their daughter, who was already almost asleep.
"Ready to go home?", Chloe excitedly asked.
"Ready, let's begin", Lucifer truthfully answered.
The End.
*Hiii everyone! Thank you so much for reading my story! Don't worry, I already have planned my next book which will be all about Vera's life, but I don't know yet when I'll start writing it. But this was the first part of my series about a Deckerstar baby, hope you all enjoyed it!!*