"I'm glad we both did," she replied warmly. Erik had a look about him that told her he'd been through a lot in his life. She was glad for the chance to know him and count him among her friends. Hopefully he would find happiness in the New Year, with new beginnings and a bigger family.
The bell over the door rang, signaling a customer had just entered the shop. "I've got it," Amberle assured him softly before moving to greet the customer. She enjoyed being able to provide what the customer was looking for, especially so close to the holiday.