“Hazel?â€? I hear my name whispered in my ear as gently fingers brush my hair from my face. It feels like I have just fallen asleep after my nightmare.

“Hmm?â€? I groan, rolling over and stretching.

“Good Morning.â€? The voice says again and I realize its Edwin’s.

“Morning…â€? I respond automatically, still waking up.

“I have a surprise for you.â€? He tells me, gently moving the covers from me. He takes my hand and helps me stand. I’m still groggy, so I cling to him for a minute until I’ve steadied myself. When I’m okay, he leads me by the hand to our front door. As he flings open the front door he calls, “Merry Christmas!â€?