The coldest time of the year had arrived and it was the first Christmas in which I would not have my mother or at least physically. It was also the first that happened outside of Costa Bonita, we were still going back with Longbeard imprisoned on our ship, but that was not going to stop the celebration. With some broken sticks and pieces of mapos, glasses and whatever we get on the boat we build our Christmas tree. We put more sails than normal to give that touch to the ship, I had no doubt that we were currently the happiest ship in the sea.

Claudia and Pedro formed a union throughout the trip which I did not realize until now, until I see them happy together and kissing in front of everyone. She was in charge of cooking a delicious Christmas meal, with our favorite typical dishes. We all helped set up a large table on the deck so that we all dined as a whole crew, a whole big family. Trevor was a little uncomfortable since it was something he was not used to, he had spent so many Christmases only that he had not felt a union like the one we have now but there I was and I grabbed his hand under the table giving him "comfort". Quickly he gave me a look and winked at me and there we all started drinking and eating. Late at night I had discovered that my crew had good singers who began to sing Christmas songs with their tongues locked while Luca enjoyed and ate everything they had left on their plates, he was also having a great time. While everyone was distracted I filled a plant with what was left of food in the kitchen and went down to give it to Longbeard, despite being a despicable person I was not going to treat him like an animal and become like the most it was Christmas so I took him a plate.

-Here, I brought you some food so you can feel a little about what will be your last Christmas.

- The last for me and the first of many without your mother I suppose.

- Never mention my mother again.

I threw the plate at her and left and as I went up I listened to how she took the plate and began to laugh and eat, I had already fulfilled my conscience now fuck it, I would not let it spoil the night. Christmas Eve had already ended and it was Christmas and when I entered my cabin there was Trevor waiting for me with a gift.

- But what is it! You didn't have to give me anything

- I don't have much to offer, but if it weren't for you I'd be lonely and bitter in my cabin.

I took his gift and put it aside and began to kiss him and undress him and thus spend the night with him. I no longer had my mother, but I had gained a great family, the best crew and a Christmas that I would never forget.

                                                                                 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!