i wish i had a river (i could skate away on)

Jon placed a glass tumbler down in front of her and started to pour amber liquid into it. He poured a double without her even having to ask.

"On the house," he said with a small smile.

"Oh, no, Jon, you don't have to - "

"I insist. It's actually our 'Unexpected Christmas Breakup' policy," he said, very seriously.

That surprised a laugh out of her - a tiny, breathy thing, but a laugh all the same.

"Thank you," she smiled, and it wasn't one she had to force. Jon's answering smile was wider, and brighter than the Christmas lights.