Thank goodness she came today and witnessed that unbearable scene. It shattered all her silly hopes for Robin. Otherwise, she would've been fooling herself again! She should be thankful to him for letting her give up so completely. Lifting her gaze to the sun dipping below the horizon on the last day of the year, she shed her final tear for him, bidding farewell to nearly nine years of unrequited love. She might as well have thrown all those years to the dogs! Jason's palm was warm and strong. He didn't say anything but took her home.

Before boarding the plane, Jason bought some ginger tea to prevent Sophia from catching a cold. She had been sitting in the chilly air all afternoon, and he was worried she might start the New Year sick. Once on the plane, Sophia, likely exhausted and under the influence of the medicine, quickly fell asleep on Jason's shoulder. Jason gently turned his head to look at her slightly pale face. Unable to resist, his finger traced down her brow and eyes before he wrapped his arms around her shoulders, holding her tightly.

His girl was back! Although she returned with her share of hurts, she remained lively and kind, unchanged at her core, which greatly comforted him. Wounds would heal, the past would be forgotten. What mattered most was that he was always there for her!

*

By the time they got back to B City, it was nearly 8 p.m. The Jones' house was brightly lit, inside and out, but empty-everyone had gone to the Gilders' for the New Year's Eve dinner. "Go take a hot shower. I'll wait for you downstairs. I told my mom we're back, and they're all waiting for us to have dinner!" Jason said. Sophia hummed in response and headed upstairs. After showering and changing, she felt much better.

her, her mom certainly would. Knowing what she was thinking, Jason chuckled and wrapped an arm around her

said with a laugh, her face beaming with affection as she cupped Sophia's face. "We didn't even eat our ravioli at noon, just waiting for

fun. It's good you're back!" Mr. Gilder added, approaching

unusually kept quiet,

patted Sophia on the shoulder, his voice deep. "Dad's been too busy with work, neglecting you. It's okay, my daughter has always been

but

believes

if she had just gone out for fun. The atmosphere was cheerful and lively as they started their reunion dinner. The warmth of

During dinner, Jason habitually

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