This epilogue is not at all what I had expected, but it is better. Less predictable and much more true to life. No, things are not the same as they were before the story started, but rarely if ever in life are there any complete, 100% "do overs" with no consequences for one's mistakes.
This part ended on a healing, hopeful, but still realistic, note.
Thank you for taking us on this roller coaster of a story.
Joy,
Lynn
