The Night Before Christmas
I looked at Caroline standing guard over all of us with the same fierce devotion she once reserved only for battle.
Finally, I looked at Desmond.
The man who had never stopped choosing me.
Then I looked at our son.
Fred.
The newest chapter of our family's story.
A gentle smile spread across my face.
Outside, evening slowly began settling across the city.
Inside, warmth filled every corner of the room.
The night before Christmas, my life had become a nightmare.
But because of love, courage and the family we built together, I survived that darkness.
Now I found myself surrounded by the people I loved, and who loved me in return.