Bright and early the next morning, David arrives at his favorite place, the only place that gives him any feeling that he knows what his life is all about. The observatory sits atop the highest hill on the Port Avalon city college campus and affords a panoramic view of the city and a 10-mile stretch of the beautiful coastline. For a small town observatory, it boasts some of the most sophisticated meteorological equipment in the state, thanks to the lobbying and influence of Dr. Ramirez, David"s idol and mentor. Together, David and the distinguished scholar spend countless hours exploring weather systems, having animated debates on religious and mythical symbolism as they relate to world weather conditions, and revel in a passion they both share: music.
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