''Excellent point; however, your momma and Zoey are very much alike, and I'm sure that Zoey is looking down right now, nodding her head & is agreeing with all of us. That talking to a Grief counselor is the right decision for you,& I'm sure that deep down in that head of yours. You know it's the right decision if you ever want to pursue feelings with anyone else, possibly Hazel. I'm not saying you need to get over Zoey because she will always be a part of you. She was your first love & only love; you both had this amazing connection for one another. Your mom and I saw how head over heels she was for you. Plus, how full of joy you were when around her, and ever since, she has been gone. You lost that little spark in your eyes after she found about what happened. Then Hazel came to our town, and you gained that spark back in your eyes; now it seems that little spark is faded away once again. Don't let her go without telling her how you really feel, son, oh and fix things with your momma as well'' states Jeremy.
''Your right, dad, I need to go and find her and fix things, ''tells Liam as he leaves to fix the two most important women in his life currently. He then gets in his truck & arrives at the Reindeer Inn,'' hey momma, I am so sorry for not having breakfast with you. I never realized how much you missed Holly and me now that we are all grown up and have our own lives. I also know that you told Hazel to mention possibly attending a Grief group for Widows..why didn't you mention the idea to me yourself. Instead of getting her involved in all of this, I mean, we aren't even currently speaking, by the way, momma. Also, I really can't understand when you came to my office less than a few hours ago, and I mentioned this to you about Hazel. You didn't say a thing? Are you trying to put a rift before her and I?'' asks a stumbled Liam. If his mom even wants to open up his heart to someone other than Zoey, she has shown the signs and done. Make him wonder, is it afraid of her little boy getting hurt? Or is it another woman taking her care after Zoey? Who Avery was always open arms with...well, after she knew that Zoey wouldn't break Liam's heart? I mean, yes, of course, it is scary for him to open his heart to someone else, especially with his heart still vulnerable, but if he doesn't open his soul now?
Will he ever?
''I'm so sorry, bubba, and no, of course not. That's the last thing I would want to do, and I thought if I mentioned the idea. It would cause confrontation between you and I''tells Avery, never intending for things to backfire the way they did?
''Right, I see, so you wanted confrontation between Hazel & I instead I get, the first woman I open to after it being a year since losing Zoey? Do you know hard that was, momma, do you? No, of course not because you haven't lost a spouse as I have; dad is still alive, and my wife is gone, and I am trying to move on. Even though talking or being with another woman is killing me, it feels like I am betraying my one true love. You are supposed to help me start a new chapter in my life, not tear it apart? Maybe I can't trust you when it comes to this aspect of my life, ''says Liam, literally in tears sobbing have trouble speaking. It almost feels as to where Liam is trying to get away from this wrecking ball & it just keeps on coming towards him & preventing him from safety. As his mom is the wrecking ball and Hazel is the safe place he is running to. Sadly, himself as a son feels that way about his mother, but unfortunately.
That is how Liam feels when it comes to Avery?
'' I can't watch you go through what you experienced when you found out about Zoey all over again? As a mother, it is too painful to watch a child go through? Again I can't, ''tells Avery wiping tears coming down from her cheeks & reaches for the box of tissues on the front desk and pulls a single tissue out of the box.'' I get it, and yes, love is scary, but I'm not going to shield myself from love to prevent myself from life possibly. Based on what happened last year, because I know that Zoey wouldn't want me to do that, you know that, mom. Hazel means a lot to me; mom & I will take a risk in love with her. Now, where can I find her?''' asks Liam curiously on wanting to find his potential love.
''About that, she asked me to give you this''says Avery as she hands her son a sealed envelope.''What does it say?'' asks Liam confused about what could be in this envelope? What he is not hoping is that she is gone? As he opens the envelope and begins to read.
Reindeer Inn 12/15/10
Dear Liam
I am writing you this letter before I pack up and prepare to leave Peppermint. The roads are now clear, which was my reason for ending up here in your charming Christmas small town. It was not my intention to suggest you see & talk to a Grief Group for Widowers. When I attended your family's Christmas party, your mom asked if I would speak to you for her. I thought maybe I had deep feelings for you, although it could have been me living in the moment. You deserve better than me & someone more like your late wife.
Let's face it, we come from two completely different worlds that don't collide, you are a small-town guy & I am a city girl. I am not the girl you are looking for.
Hazel