ALMA

The kids were asleep which left just Beverly and I in the living room, engulfed by the sweet chuckles and the pleasing scent of wine that danced down our throats. This was the kind of break I needed so much. Being with Beverly was so perfect.

She was seated right after me, her voice merged into laughter as she explained how she'd first met her husband. It was the most hilarious story and tears welled up in my eyes as I cracked up.

"You have no idea!" She managed to let out the sound, ...