Wouldn't It Be Nice: Short Story — Ranee S. Clark

When Jacqueline's boyfriend Colin drops out of their long-planned road trip with friends to put his job first -- again -- it's the final nail in the coffin of their dying relationship.

But then Hudson, her best friend's brother, takes Colin's spot for the road trip, and Jacqueline's disappointment in her ex takes a back seat to the chance for reestablishing the close ties she once had with Hudson.

When their friendship detours into romance, it forces Jacqueline to question her reasons for breaking up with Colin and her future with Hudson.