The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

wrapped in damp green paper. She stopped just inside the door, her eyes widening as she saw the crowd already gathering near the coat racks, their voices rising in a friendly, familiar hum that filled the high-ceilinged room.

Ivy walked over to meet her, taking her elbow gently to guide her through the gathering.

“Why are there so many people, Ivy?” continue reading …