Happy Holidays!

Epilogue

It might have been February but in Cassandra's cozy apartment, it was Christmas. Christmas carols played softly in the background, the tree was up and trimmed, the lights were on and cookies were on a plate on the coffee table in front of the sofa.

Jacob and Cassandra were curled up in pajamas under a throw blanket, watching "It's a Wonderful Life" and exchanging the occasional kiss. Jacob still had recovery ahead of him, but he and Cassandra both had a new lease on life.

He couldn't really remember much of what had happened in his coma, how he'd ended up where he had or why. All of his memories involved his time with Cassandra and not much more. They had kept the whole story of how they met to themselves, so they weren't sure why he couldn't remember specific details.

He did one day, remember the caretaker after seeing his photo on Cassandra's mantle and what he'd said to tell Cassandra.

In the end, they decided it didn't matter how he'd ended up in her life, it was just enough that he had. She was no longer obsessed with a building and he was no longer obsessed with his work. When he was able to go back to work, he was going to take a different approach to it. And Cassandra was looking forward to taking leaves to go with him on his research trips.

"I got a text from my Dad today," Cassandra said after they'd paused the movie to refill their tea (Jacob having strangely developed a strong taste for it).

"Oh? Do I finally get to meet him?"

Cassandra nodded. "He'll be in town in two weeks, I'm arranging my schedule to have dinner with him."

Jacob grinned. "Good, I have an important question to ask your dad."

Cassandra's eyes widened. "Jacob . . . ."

He only winked at her and she laughed and leaned in for a kiss. Of course she'd say yes. This time, that ring would stay around her finger for the rest of her life.

The End