Chapter 6, The Angel Summary

Richard is filled with awe and grief as he finally realizes the wisdom behind Mary's odd behavior of late. Keri comes home from the hospital with Jenna, exhausted. Richard sends her to rest while he prepares Jenna for bed and makes them dinner. Jenna shows Richard a gift she has made for Mary, an angel. A phone call comes from the hospital, telling them that the end has come for Mary. Richard, Keri, and Jenna rush to the hospital to say their goodbyes. Jenna gives Mary the angel she has made. Mary asks Richard if he knows now what the first Christmas gift was. Richard says he does now. Richard thanks Mary for all she has done for him, the gift she has given him. Mary then tells Richard that she wants for him to keep the Christmas Box...