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“Ohmygod…. I’m sorry.”
Pheobe’s little nervous laugh is rewarded with a smile as Maria tucks a curl of hair from her eyes. She’s known of Maria for a while but this is the first time they’ve met since. Nick and Maria’s marriage had fallen apart and at the last minute Pheobe had pulled away from marrying Finn. Both men had been sure they would get along however and Maria had agreed if only to get them both some peace.
Ice and Ice Skating had been the answer, Maria’s laugh soft when Pheobe finally relaxed. This was the fourth near fall, Maria’s quick twist to catch Pheobe rescuing her again. Now though Maria leads her over towards the middle of the rink, away from others. Confidence had never been much of an issue for Maria, but she was slowly falling for Pheobe’s shy charm.
“You okay?”
“Mmm, just…. Not so great with ice.”
Later, as Pheobe lets Maria lead her towards a small café, she wonders if maybe, just maybe, she’s found someone for good this time.