Beth

I stood up and pulled beth close to me, holding her for a long time. as i released her, i kissed her and once again thanked her for a wonderful christmas. i decided to walk home since it was only around the corner. i needed the cold air to clear my head. it was a very cold, clear night. as i walked home, i looked up at the stars and could not help but think of susan. i smiled as my hand was holding the letter in my coat pocket, somehow i felt susan was walking with me. i got home a few minutes later, locked up and got comfortable in my chair. i glanced and saw the message light blinking on the phone, i reached over and pressed the message key.

"hey jeff, this is jen, just uh….wanted to wish you a merry christmas. i know it's not how either of us imagined it would be. i hope your ok, talk to you soon."

one thing she was definitely right about, this is not how i pictured myself spending christmas day, alone. but somehow, i knew i wasn't alone, susan was here, if even for only for tonigh