Epilogue Connie

I can't stop smiling. It's almost time to get up and tackle our Christmas presents but none of that matters. I've already got the Christmas Wish I wanted.

Someone to make my Dad happy.

Seth rolls over where he's been lying on the floor. His sleepy blue eyes find mine and I grin at him. "We did it, didn't we?"

"You know we did." Satisfaction coats my words. We really did do it. We got them together and made them realize how much they still loved each other.

With a little magic and a lot of help we did what seemed impossible.

Seth sits up in bed, giggling. "You think they know everything?"

"Nope. But they know a lot. Enough."

Mom and Dad already know that we did a lot of this but some things are secret and will stay that way forever.

I close my eyes, almost too excited to sleep. Our first family Christmas. And we're getting a new baby brother or sister!

Most kids would be mad. But not me! I want to be a big sister and take someone fishing or picking leaves to make into special vases.

All these fun things to do. To teach.

And so much love from Mom and Dad to go around.

I smile at Seth. "They should thank us for the rest of our lives!"

Seth giggles. "I didn't do it for thanks. I did it because Mom needed to be happy."

I nod my head. "So did my Dad."

I guess that's enough. I know that we're all where we're supposed to be.

Together. I've got a brother who might as well be my twin and a little brother or sister on the way.

Dad and I aren't alone anymore and he's happy. We're all happy.

I eye Seth sleepily. One of these days, I intend to help him find love too.

And I bet it will last forever. Just like our parents' love.

The real thing can grow and change but it always stays. I giggle.

I read that somewhere and I believe it's true.

Love is out there for all of us. You just have to trust in it and it will find you.

Maybe with a little help from some friends!