Epilogue
Three Months Later
Ben held out the top hat he’d chosen for them to put in their little note on which they’d written their decision. The hat had the notes dropped in already and Ben stood before Dane and Urie. He felt a bit nervous. He was convinced everything had gone shockingly well with the three of them, but he couldn’t be sure Urie and Dane would see the situation the same. He thought so, but…
“All right, Ben, get to it,” Urie said, giving him an impatient but oddly indulgent look. Only Urie could manage the combination.
“I don’t know why I was put in charge.”
“You put yourself,” Dane reminded him.
Ben shrugged. “Maybe.” He rattled the hat, somewhat dramatically.
“You’ve missed your calling as a showman.” Urie shook his head.
Ben pulled out the first note. It was h
