Willow Goodhope has faced the shadows that chased her into hiding almost a year ago. There’s a long road toward healing ahead of her, though, and she’s embracing the need to take it slow.

Part of her journey has been walking alongside the other wounded warriors who reside at The Coach House Trailer Park, and now she’s reluctant to abandon them.

A neighborhood Christmas party at Elderberry Croft – No gifts, just bring yourselves! -seems just the thing, and Willow throws open her little cottage with its river rock patio and fairy lights once more.