Christmas Eve - 2020

As the five of them stood in the black once more, the wave of emotion rolling over them from a massive sea of red had become almost a physical thing. Each little point of light was a testament of love, support and encouragement from someone they might never meet. That so many still came after these long many years, humbled and amazed them.

Tonight, the long wait would end and they would each use all of their strength to return joy multiplied to their beloved, Cass.