One came to forget. One came to escape. Neither expected to fall. If I Had a Wish is a tender, opposites-attract sapphic romance about grief, second chances, and unexpected sparks under the stars. Vivian Enright, a world-renowned but notoriously aloof astronomer, has spent her career chasing galaxies and avoiding emotional entanglements. Burned out and restless, she agrees to help a colleague/friend at the remote McDonald Observatory, expecting nothing more than a change of scenery. Franny Ricci is searching for purpose after the sudden loss of her wife. A new role running operations at the observatory seems like a fresh start. That is, until Vivian storms in with arrogance and sharp edges, threatening the calm Franny has begun to rebuild. But when a situation arises, and Vivian unexpectedly steps in to help, Franny glimpses the sorrow behind the professor’s polished façade. What begins as mutual disdain slowly shifts into something deeper, something neither woman saw coming. Set against the vast Texas sky, If I Had a Wish explores the fragile beauty of connection, the courage it takes to love again, and the hope that sometimes, even stars need a little help to shine.