Troy was in church the following Sunday. It was after services and Troy was alone.
"It's not fair," he said out loud.
"What's not fair," a gentle voice asked
Troy knew it was the heavenly father talking.
"What's not fair? WHAT'S NOT FAIR? Are you kidding? What's not fair? It's not fair that Gabby has to go through this."
"I agree with you. It isn't fair."
"Then why are you letting it happen?"
"Son there are things that you will later come to understand. You are too young to understand them right now but one day it will all make sense to you"
"Really? Then why is none of it making sense to me"
"You really love Gabriella don't you?"
"Um… duh!"
"Son do you remember when Gabby found out your secret?"
Troy nodded.
"I was on the phone with Buddy," he said remembering, "and I was really getting annoyed. I remember he had called me Jezzy and Gabby had overheard it. After I got off the phone, Gabby looked at me and said very sternly, "you know you should practice what you preach." I was always talking patience and I wasn't very patient with Buddy"
"Well but that's understandable"
"Not in Gabby's mind it wasn't," Troy said, "and as much as I hated to admit it she was right. She later said something to the point of, 'if you and I have an argument am I going to be rejected'. I told her there was no way in this universe that would happen. She is my heart. She is my soul. She is the one that makes me whole"
"That's beautiful. But do you mean it?"
"Of course I do!"
"Are you willing to do anything for her?"
"Of course I am"
"Maybe we can work something out," The Heavenly Father said, "You can do something to make this better"
"What is it," Troy asked, "I'll do anything"
"You would have to relive that day again"
Troy froze.
"Why that day," he asked.
"I have my reasons Son"
Troy nodded firmly.
"When?"
"Not until you're ready," He promised.
Next: Gabriella reflects on her life and wonders what her future might hold.