A Second Chance for Christmas

“Rob is here?”

Trudy’s smile turned into a wide grin. “Aha! I knew there was something between the two of you! Are you two close friends?”

Once, they were. Once, they were so much more than that. “I don’t know.”

Some of the excitement that had been shining in Trudy’s eyes dimmed. “Well, he came to see you. Do you wish to see him? You don’t have to, you know.”

Nine months ago, she’d broken his heart. Nine months ago, she’d told him they didn’t have a future. And after he’d turned around and walked away, she’d realized she’d made the biggest mistake of her life.

“Jah, I do,” she said softly, looking at the door. “Please, send Rob on in.”