December 13 – Mal As Doug, Ryan, and Tim made their way back to them, Molly noticed there were tear tracks down Doug’s face as well. She reached out and pulled her cousin-in-law into her arms, squeezing him tight. “I’m so glad you moved out here,” she murmured. “Same,” he mumbled into her shoulder. “It …
Advent 2021 – December 12
December 12 – Doug, Tim, and Ryan “Look who’s here!” Drew and Molly turned as a familiar voice came from behind them. “I can’t believe we actually found you here!” Drew’s cousin Doug, who was a teacher at the Daughter of Stars Middle School, was carrying his three-year-old son Ryan on his broad shoulders. Standing …
Advent 2021 – December 11
December 11 – Indi Neil’s words echoed in Molly’s head as she watched the next person come up. “Sometimes, it’s something you just stumble across that’s what you need.” That could be the motto for Carter’s Cove, Schrodinger said. I mean, just look around you. How many of us just managed to find our way …
Advent 2021 – December 10
December 10 – Lisa and Neil Several ornaments were then presented, along with the stories of when they received or made them, and Molly noticed that as each was placed on the tree, the evergreen seemed to shine a bit brighter. It could just be nothing, but she doubted it. Something was happening. She just …
Advent 2021 – December 9
December 9 – Noemi Molly wasn’t surprised to see the final member of the Terrible Trio, Noemi Miller, take Sue’s place once the cardinal was installed on the tree. Noemi was the quietest of the four of them, but her serene countenance hid a wicked sense of humor. She was a computer specialist and helped, …
Advent 2021 – December 8
December 8 – Sue “I like the idea of celebrating friendship too.” The next person to step up was another member of the Terrible Trio. Sue Elder ran the museum in town, and had been one of Molly’s friends since before she could remember when. Her mother and Molly’s mother were thick as thieves, so …
Advent 2021 – December 7
December 7 – Lai “Speaking of tea…” Lai Zhao, one of Molly’s best friends, came up to the tree as Father Christopher stepped down. Her long shining black hair hung loose to her waist, echoing the shine of her high boots. She was dressed in her normal jeans and a large sweater. “There was really …
Advent 2021 – December 6
December 6 – Father Christopher “I agree, wholeheartedly,” Jade said, smiling down at Zoey. “I’m so happy that we could get to know you.” Zoey stepped back, and Jade looked out over the crowd. “Who would like to go next?” When should we go? And should we go together? Schrodinger looked up at Molly. All …
Advent 2021 – December 5
December 5 – Zoey Molly came back to herself again as Jade accepted the little gingerbread house. “But won’t your father miss this for the season?” the Snow Queen asked. “No,” Sarah said, smiling. “He’ll be able to see it here every day. Besides, he’s the boss now. He doesn’t have to drive around if …
Advent 2021 – December 4
December 4 – Sarah The grey clouds swept around them, bringing them back to the present. Old Man Winter settled his figure within the branches of the tree, and Jade looked out over the crowd. “Who would like to go next?” she said. “I would, if you don’t mind.” Everyone turned, and the crowd parted …