Have Yourself a Marine Christmas — Heather Long

Rebel with a holiday…

Ryan Edward Brun -- Rebel to his friends -- has always loved Christmas. Whether raising money for Toys for Tots, delivering presents dressed up like Santa Claus or driving his platoon crazy with Christmas ‘surprises,' he never lacked for Christmas spirit -- until he lost his legs to an IED.

Operation Good Cheer…

Noël Torres has watched over Rebel for months, holding his hand when he wanted to give up, and bullying him when he got lazy. But with Christmas right around the corner and decorations filling every room in their wing of Mike's Place, the barren oasis Rebel surrounds himself with breaks her heart. He won't call his family, he's not sending out cards, he won't pull any pranks -- she decides to get this Marine back into the holiday action.

An elf on a mission…

With the help of some kids, a few good Marines, and Santa Claus, Noël is determined to give Rebel a very Marine Christmas…