Enchanted Grounds (Naughty or Nice)

This title is part of the2010 Advent Calendar: Naughty or Nice

When Max ducks into a neighborhood coffee shop to escape an oncoming rainstorm, he's greeted with good cheer, freshly baked cookies, and a mysterious barista, Kristie, who seems to know exactly what Max needs. Charmed by the café, Max returns, and as he makes connections with the other patrons, his creativity returns as well. Between the daily dose of magically delicious baked goods and the nightly dreams of a phantom lover, Max is starting to wonder just how enchanted he is... and if he can keep the dream from ending.