PROLOGUE
New Years Eve, 2013
It was a cool but clear December night in New York City.
Linda clutched the boy's arm as he walked her along the deck of the boat that bobbed rhythmically on the inky black waters of the Hudson River.
The boy walked her to the bow, kissed her cheek and let go of her arm before walking back to a small group who were watching on.
Linda looked up to see Liberty Island in the distance, Lady Liberty in all her green glowing glory looked down upon her, as if blessing her.
Linda couldn't help but smile, knowing how much the statue meant to Ray.
Ray…
Linda's eyes moved down from the statue to Ray, who was waiting at the very tip of the bow, a wide grin on his face.
She smiled back at him, not quite believing that this moment was finally playing out.
Ray took Linda's hands and squeezed them tightly.
"I finally caught you," he said softly as he gazed into her eyes.