They claimed a seat in the pew at the back, holding hands. It's been too long, really, she thought as she began to recite the liturgy from memory, since I went to Mass. I should start making a habit of it again. I didn't realize how much I've missed the connection to my faith, and it would certainly make my parents happy. She also suspected it would make Michael happy. She had never seen him look as peaceful as he did in that moment, and she remembered he had once thought about becoming a priest. This must be extremely important to him. After the service, several people approached them to shake hands. For someone who often seemed rather unapproachable, Michael certainly was well-known at church. Everyone commented on how good he looked, which made Sheridan glow with pride. He's already

