I was very fortunate to have those moments as long as I did.

[even if some of the amicability was founded on lies, Jonathan still had seven Christmases full of quiet moments with his little family around the tree. looking back, that was far more than he'd have ever thought to ask for.]

I hope that I've been able to give my family those same happy memories in the future. It's silly, but I've only realized now that I still haven't asked Joseph what his holidays were like at home.