“Do these people celebrate any holidays?”
“Oh, yeah.” Annie nodded. “Not the ones we celebrate, but they have their own. The biggest is the Festival of Life. Why do you ask?”
They had opted to stay in the landing bay. There was too much going on to leave, so they had found an out-of-the-way spot where they could sit and talk while still observing the hustle and bustle.
Ian pointed to the wide platform extending outside the hospital. As nighttime approached, a cold breeze occasionally made its way inside. They would not be able to stay put much longer.
“Back home, it’s almost Christmas.”
“Oh! Christmas!” The sound of longing was undeniable in her voice. Ian turned to see tears welling in her lovely eyes. “Oh, God, Christmas is...was my favorite time of year!”
It was amazing how
