When he turned eighteen, Tuffer Demson had given up on getting his one special Christmas wish. At twenty-three, the tough pro football defensive lineman turned his energies toward helping the Connecticut Kings win the Super Bowl and courting the coach’s daughter.

Then it happened. One wintry day in Monroe, Tuffer’s wish was granted. He’d hoped it would bring peace to his life, but the outcome was just the opposite.

Reaching deep into his heart, would Tuffer discover forgiveness that had never existed before? The emotion in this short story will rock you to your roots.