“I…uh…we’re really close…” Maggie blushes.

“Maggie, I may give Bianca a hard time, but she’s a good person.  There really isn’t anything wrong with being a *****.”

“I…I know that.  I…why are you telling me these things?” 

“I guess, well, because like I told David and Anna.  Love is too precious to let it pass you by for anything…for a job…for other people’s judgments…for fear…for anything.  If it’s there you have to try for it with all your might…” Greenlee turns away.

“Like you and Leo?”  Maggie touches Greenlee’s shoulder.

“Exactly like that.  So, I guess I’m telling you if you do have those feelings for her you should grab her and never let her go.”

“I…I’m afraid that…I’m not who she wants…that…”

“That you only remind her of Frankie?”  Maggie just nods, “Maggie, you are not really that much like Frankie at all.  I mean you look like her, and she was strong, but you are stronger and far more a person than she was capable of being.  I don’t think Bianca sees Frankie.  I think she would have tired of that long ago.  I think she sees the wonderful person you are Maggie and if you tell anyone I said any of these things I will deny and disown.”  Greenlee smiles with a warning.

“I…I don’t know what to say.  Thank you, Greenlee.  I think you’re pretty wonderful, too.  I don’t know what I’ll do, but yeah, I have those feelings.”  Maggie ducks her head.

“Maggie,” Greenlee makes her look at her, “Don’t you ever and I mean ever be ashamed to love someone…especially not someone your cousin loved so much as a friend.”

“I think you should show this side of yourself to more people Greenlee.  They would be amazed at you.”  Maggie smiles.

“I have no idea what you are talking about.  Now, you should get going.  I am sure you have another stop to make before dinner with the family.  Am I right?”  Greenlee stands.

“Yeah, I have to drop Bean’s present off.  We’ll miss you, Greenlee.  By the way, I am glad you have someone to spend the holiday with.  Leo wouldn’t want you to be alone.”  Maggie stands by the door.