The Resolution (22 page)

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Restoring Hope

As Evan looked around at the beautiful day, listening to the birds chirping and feeling the gentle breeze, he could hardly believe it had been three months since the attack at the Wolf Creek Bridge and since Ed’s untimely death. So much had happened over the past several years. They had experienced more than their share of both heartache and happiness.

Over the past three months, they had buried a dear friend, had Nate returned to them, and welcomed the addition of Henry and Meredith to their group. Having just completed work on their cabin on the Homefront, which would serve as their home for the foreseeable future, Evan was happy that, as the news kept pouring in over the radio, it seemed the country was finally going to be turning its course back to where it needed to be. He hoped they were entering a period where new beginnings could begin to take root and his children could once again have a future they could look forward to.

As he reflected on it all, he was snapped back to reality as Pastor Wallace said, “Do you have a ring?”

Nate said, “Yes. Yes, we do.” He motioned for little Zack, who held the wedding ring. The ring had been given to Nate’s mother many years before by his father. “Thank you, son,” he said with a smile as he took the ring from young Zack and placed it on Peggy’s finger.

Tears welled up in Evan’s eyes as he was caught up in the moment, only to be reminded by Daryl’s clearing of his throat that he had a job to do as well. “Oh, of course. Sorry,” Evan said as he fished the ring out of his pocket and handed it to Daryl.

Daryl then placed the ring on Linda’s finger, and after they had each said their vows, Pastor Wallace said, “I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hoskins, and Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Moses; you may both kiss your brides.”

~The End~

A Note from the Author

What a ride this has been. This completes my fifth book, the fourth in this series, and all I can say is it has been quite a ride. From the beginning of The Last Layover, as I typed it on my Android smartphone, to now, I have truly fallen in love with the characters. To be honest, I find myself wanting to go live on the Homefront and have each of those outstanding individuals as my neighbors.

I would have never made it to book four in this series, however, if my favorite people in the real world, you, my readers, didn’t read the books and urge me on to keep the story alive. I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. I’ve learned a lot during this journey, and I hope you stick with me as my writing career progresses, both within this series and beyond.

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