A Season for Love

After a local fall 5K, Adam and Sandra reminisce about their first run together—rekindling memories and discovering a spark that may lead to something more

- -Melanie Dusseau

Adam rounded the corner of Main Street. The sight of the cheering crowd at the finish line made his heart soar with pride and adrenaline. He'd signed up for his hometown’s Pumpkin Patch 5K Fun Run to spend more time outdoors and push himself out of his comfort zone. A smile broke across his face as he crossed the finish line and was greeted by high fives from the members of his beginners running group. It was no personal record compared to his running days in the Army, but when he caught Sandra’s eye his heart galloped faster than his feet.

"Way to go, Adam! You're under goal time." Sandra beamed up at him and Adam thought for the hundredth time how beautiful her eyes were: brown and gold-flecked with hazel, always crinkled up at the corners from smiling a lot.

"All thanks to you, coach." Adam replied, dimples flashing in a way that set Sandra’s own pulse racing. “I mean it, Sandra. I could not have gotten back into running shape without you.” He shook his head ruefully. “You've officially reformed this couch potato.”