Chapter 6The church service ended with a rousing hymn, music bellowing from the pipes of Kristina's organ to spur the congregation to solidarity, faith and service. Then she clattered down the spiral staircase from the loft and joined her husband at the door. Cody slipped his arm around her waist and they shook hands one by one with each person who passed by. Hand in hand with Dylan, Lydia approached the young couple, smiling at their united front. At first glance, they appeared a strange pair. Cody's good looks contrasted with Kristina's plainness to a shocking degree, but the fire of passion burned equally in their eyes. They loved their work and each other with unwavering devotion.
“Ready for this afternoon?” Cody asked Dylan as they passed by.
“Wouldn't miss it,” Dylan replied. “See
