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Elana had always known she’d have to be lucky to have Maria home for the Holidays. She hoped she’d make it, of course, and she still decorated, just in case. It would, at the very least, give her a chance to see Maria smile.
Now, as she settled to making Christmas cookies and gingerbread cookies she hoped the surprise would be worth it. If not she at least would have plenty of snacks to enjoy. She was just finishing the first batch when she heard keys at the door, moving to position herself delicately under the mistletoe, as if she had known Maria would make it home.
“Honey I’m home…”
The call came as the door opened and Elana’s smile is bright and warm as she stands, watching Maria approach before wrapping her arms around the woman, kissing her softly.
“Welcome home, my beautiful Christmas gift.”