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The neighborhood is quiet, which is expected on Christmas Day, as everyone is home spending time with their families. I unlock the door and open it, waving Julia in but she stays planted in place as her hands cover her mouth. I turn to look inside the house to find our friends and family smiling at us. Balloons and gifts scattered across the living room. Our Christmas decorations are strung up and a large tree is nestled in the corner. Our home smells like warm apple pie.
“Surprise”, they all whisper as they walk forward to greet us.
Tony takes the bags from my shoulder. Marie grabs the car seat and begins to unbuckle the harness securing Alison. Madison embraces Julia as she cries tears of Joy.
“Everyone I would like you to meet, Alison Marie Taylor.” Julia voices.
We never told anyone her name except for Tony and Marie. So, everyone was surprised and delighted at the remembrance of Ali, including my parents who are grinning from ear to ear. Ali will always be a part of me. I know the secret she held was for my benefit because back then I would have went searching for the wrong woman in my life. Ali always mentioned Julia, but I was never listening.
Well Ali, I listened to you, so thank you for being my guardian Angel and bringing her into my life.
She is perfect.
They both are.
I wrap my arms around Julia and give her a big wet kiss. She pulls back and looks me in the eye.
“This is everything I’ve always wanted.”
She smiles as she looks at her friends and family, our family.
“Me too baby. Merry Christmas Mrs. Taylor.”
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