when I woke up, I was terrified. I ran around turning on all the lights and put on the heat so it wouldn’t be so dark and cold in here. I even looked in the mirror just to make sure it was only a dream.”
“Oh, Breezy, how awful! I didn’t mean to scare you to death. I just wanted to shake you up a little.”
“Believe me, Susan, if anything caused that dream, it was a combination of everything that’s happened, along with the pills the doctor gave me. It’s not your fault at all! Now, can we please change the subject?” Breezy asked hopefully.
“Sure, why don’t we get to work? I need start ordering a few Christmas items for the shop, anyway.” Susan agreed.
“Yeah, I still have some Halloween pins to finish and I should get started on the Christmas things, before it’s too late. You know how busy we were this time last year.” Breezy said, shuddering at the memory of last year’s holiday chaos.
“Yes, poor Pearl was swamped, even with the extra help we hired for her,” Susan laughed.
“That reminds me…Pearl called Monday and said she wouldn’t be able to run the shop on Friday. Could you drive me over there Friday morning and pick me up afterwards? I’d drive myself but I’m afraid if I have to take one of those pills, I’ll be too sleepy to drive,” Breezy said.
“Don’t worry about it. I’ll just fill in for Pearl myself.”
“Are you sure? Tom just got back last night. That won’t give you much time with him until Monday.”
“I’m sure. Fridays at the shop are hectic and that’s the last thing you need right now. Besides, Tom wouldn’t want you driving or working while you are on those pills any more than I do. If you need anything, I’ll get it for you.”
Before Breezy could reply, the sound of someone knocking pulled her to the front door. Moments later, she returned carrying a small box.
“Who was it?” Susan asked.
“Another delivery man. SD strikes again, I guess.” Breezy put the box down on the table and began tearing at the tape.
“What? No fits of anger? No temper tantrums?” Susan teased.
“No, Susan. I told you, I realized he was just trying to be a friend. I don’t know why he keeps sending me things, though. He shouldn’t and, if I ever find him, I’m going to tell him so. Until then, all I can do is accept his gifts and appreciate the fact we both seem to have found a wonderful new friend.”
“Well, all right! It’s about time you let someone in!” Susan cheered, fist pumping the air. She just loved making Breezy squirm.
“Oh, Susan, stop it!” Breezy laughed. When she finally managed to get the box open, there was another Styrofoam box inside with a note taped to it.
Dear Brittany,
This reminded me so much of you, I just had to send it to you. I hope you like it. Take care.
Your friend,
Sean
“Sean! His first name is Sean! At last, I know his name!” Breezy exclaimed. She was so thrilled, she forgot about the gift. “Susan, his name is Sean! I wonder what the D stands for?”
“Breezy, hurry and open the box! You’re never going to guess his last name in a million years,” Susan laughed at her friend’s exuberance. For a moment, Breezy looked like a little girl again. She knew precisely how much it meant to Breezy to learn just his first name; however, it still wasn’t enough to help them find him. Despite all she’d told Breezy, a small part of Susan wondered if they ever would see Sean again but, as the contents of the box were revealed, that doubt completely vanished.
“Oh, right…the box,” Breezy laughed. She placed the note gently on the table and lifted the top half of the Styrofoam box.
“Susan, look!” she exclaimed as she lifted the water globe from the box. “It’s beautiful!”
The water globe sat atop a rich cherry wood base housing a music box. Inside was a beautiful porcelain angel, complete with wings and a golden halo. Her hair was waist length and dark auburn, just like Breezy’s. It was painted
“Oh, Breezy, how awful! I didn’t mean to scare you to death. I just wanted to shake you up a little.”
“Believe me, Susan, if anything caused that dream, it was a combination of everything that’s happened, along with the pills the doctor gave me. It’s not your fault at all! Now, can we please change the subject?” Breezy asked hopefully.
“Sure, why don’t we get to work? I need start ordering a few Christmas items for the shop, anyway.” Susan agreed.
“Yeah, I still have some Halloween pins to finish and I should get started on the Christmas things, before it’s too late. You know how busy we were this time last year.” Breezy said, shuddering at the memory of last year’s holiday chaos.
“Yes, poor Pearl was swamped, even with the extra help we hired for her,” Susan laughed.
“That reminds me…Pearl called Monday and said she wouldn’t be able to run the shop on Friday. Could you drive me over there Friday morning and pick me up afterwards? I’d drive myself but I’m afraid if I have to take one of those pills, I’ll be too sleepy to drive,” Breezy said.
“Don’t worry about it. I’ll just fill in for Pearl myself.”
“Are you sure? Tom just got back last night. That won’t give you much time with him until Monday.”
“I’m sure. Fridays at the shop are hectic and that’s the last thing you need right now. Besides, Tom wouldn’t want you driving or working while you are on those pills any more than I do. If you need anything, I’ll get it for you.”
Before Breezy could reply, the sound of someone knocking pulled her to the front door. Moments later, she returned carrying a small box.
“Who was it?” Susan asked.
“Another delivery man. SD strikes again, I guess.” Breezy put the box down on the table and began tearing at the tape.
“What? No fits of anger? No temper tantrums?” Susan teased.
“No, Susan. I told you, I realized he was just trying to be a friend. I don’t know why he keeps sending me things, though. He shouldn’t and, if I ever find him, I’m going to tell him so. Until then, all I can do is accept his gifts and appreciate the fact we both seem to have found a wonderful new friend.”
“Well, all right! It’s about time you let someone in!” Susan cheered, fist pumping the air. She just loved making Breezy squirm.
“Oh, Susan, stop it!” Breezy laughed. When she finally managed to get the box open, there was another Styrofoam box inside with a note taped to it.
Dear Brittany,
This reminded me so much of you, I just had to send it to you. I hope you like it. Take care.
Your friend,
Sean
“Sean! His first name is Sean! At last, I know his name!” Breezy exclaimed. She was so thrilled, she forgot about the gift. “Susan, his name is Sean! I wonder what the D stands for?”
“Breezy, hurry and open the box! You’re never going to guess his last name in a million years,” Susan laughed at her friend’s exuberance. For a moment, Breezy looked like a little girl again. She knew precisely how much it meant to Breezy to learn just his first name; however, it still wasn’t enough to help them find him. Despite all she’d told Breezy, a small part of Susan wondered if they ever would see Sean again but, as the contents of the box were revealed, that doubt completely vanished.
“Oh, right…the box,” Breezy laughed. She placed the note gently on the table and lifted the top half of the Styrofoam box.
“Susan, look!” she exclaimed as she lifted the water globe from the box. “It’s beautiful!”
The water globe sat atop a rich cherry wood base housing a music box. Inside was a beautiful porcelain angel, complete with wings and a golden halo. Her hair was waist length and dark auburn, just like Breezy’s. It was painted
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