Around the Corner

I stood up and looked out the dark window and saw Richard staring back. He opened up briefly; just enough to let me see him smile again. It was that smile that made you feel you feel high too. I hadn't seen him smile like that in long time. Around Christmas maybe? No, definitely before Christmas. Some sort of spirit got into him. His eyes lit up and he tried again. I missed seeing him so happy; I almost forgotten that that was also a part him. There was hope in his words and although he would never tell me, he saw a new future that was pregnant with possibilities.