Lucy thought her life was perfect. She had a loving family and was happy. But after she got divorced, everything went wrong. James, Lucy’s husband, had gotten her son Harry to turn against her, which made Lucy feel lost and alone.
Her only comfort was her job as a maid for Miss Kinsley. But when Miss Kinsley fired her because the house needed someone who could bring joy, she took away even that.
Lucy was sad and lost in thought as she stood at a crossing until a fast-moving car sped up and woke her up. It only took a second for her to jump forward and fall in the muddy water.
Glen, the driver, yelled at her, but George, another guy, stepped in and was kind and concerned. He took Lucy to his house and warmed and comforted her there.
Lucy found out that George was a friend from high school that she had turned down because their paths in life were different. After twenty-eight years, they got back in touch and talked about the good old days.
George listened carefully as Lucy talked about her problems, and his understanding gave her hope. He told her about his love for her in the past and thought about what might have been.
Lucy felt like she had a link she thought was gone for good. After George asked her to go on a date with him, she agreed to a simple dinner. She felt warm inside at the thought of getting back together with him.
That’s when Lucy understood that life’s surprises could turn out to be good things. She met George through the accident that almost killed her. He gave her a second chance at love and happiness.
Lucy smiled as they said goodbye because she knew tomorrow would be better. Life’s darkest times can sometimes lead to its brightest shocks.
