Christy closed her eyes.
“Go ahead,” Todd said. “Make a wish.”
Maui. I wish Todd and I could go to Maui.
Returning to Maui had been a secret hope ever since Todd and she had gone there for their honeymoon more than four years ago. Now that her aunt and uncle were planning a trip for the fall, Maui had been on her mind.
Christy opened her eyes, took a quick breath, and victoriously blew out all the candles. The circle of friends gathered around the kitchen counter cheered.
“Wait till you taste this carrot cake.” Doug pulled out the tiny candles so his wife could cut slices for everyone. “It’s gotta be T