When Lydia gets a new babysitter suddenly she she receives the affection and closeness that she hadn't even realized she was missing. Then it is snatched away and the poor child is bereft. Years later a chance meeting gives her a second chance and she isn't going to waste it.
After my divorce, and subsequent depression, I decided to take a much-needed vacation. A long-time business associate, in England, coerced me to spend some of it with him and his family. Upon my arrival, I was attracted to both his wife, and his daughter. When my friend was called out of town on business, I discovered the attraction was mutual, and "while the cat's away...".
A tale of a young married couple who want children, but have no luck with conception. Then his sister moves in - her paramour had run out, leaving her with a baby, unwed and destitute, but that wasn't the hardest problem they had to answer.
Dave has been on his own since his divorce, and since then he has many solitary Christmas's. A young girl in need provides him the means for him to enjoy this Christmas season by helping someone. It is all in the spirit of giving and ultimately receiving. A seasonal read, enjoy.