Epilogue
David’s little hands clung to Gunner’s fingers. The towhead soon-to-be-toddler stood knee-deep in the ice plant, bouncing up and down on his wobbly legs. His squeals of delight were music to Gunner’s ears. The little guy was barely nine months old, but it wouldn’t be too much longer before he took his first steps.
“Atta boy, buddy.” Gunner couldn’t hide his own silly grin. David’s love of discovery touched his heart, letting Gunner see the world as if for the first time. Life through a child’s eyes.
He cast a glance across the bluff overlooking the sparkling blue Pacific. April stood near the cliff, gazing over the rolling waves. This was her moment, her time to make peace with Dave’s memory. When she came back, they would go to the local minister to be married and become the f
