Withered Yet Freed
"Travis! What a surprise!"
Travis walked in carrying several bakery bags. After greeting Mr. Paterson who was on the phone, he handed Sarah a box of still-warm pastries, saying affectionately, "Those maple pecan danishes you loved as a child—I was passing by Hartley's Bakery and thought you might enjoy some."
Sarah was delighted. She took a bite of one, savoring how it melted instantly—soft, sweet, and buttery. Her eyes curved with pleasure. "Absolutely delicious."