The Bend in the Road

Epilogue

As Patrick rode the bike down the winding road his symphony orchestra soared again, this time with great chords from a mighty concert organ added. He was brimming with that joy that only fulfilled love can inspire when it is known that what has been given will be given again and again. He thanked whatever gods there might be for the gift they had given him in Sally and shouted out aloud, "I love you, Sally."

He approached the sharp bend in the road...