Alright, I decided to wrap everything up in this Epilogue. It is 41 years later and should give you a small insight as to what happened after they left the club that night. Again, please read the authors note from the first chapter. Enjoy.

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After leaving the hospital I went home to write one of the most important letters I would have to write in my life. I grabbed a piece of parchment paper and pen and sat down at the kitchen table. Looking around the empty house, memories rushed back to my mind. Smiling slightly I picked the pen up and thought of the correct words to write.

Dear Aryn,

This is going to be one of the best and worst letters I will ever have to write. I want to tell you some things that I want you to know before I depart. There are two things in my life that I am most thankful for. One of things is Zoey and of course, my lovely and talented daughter, you. Zoey and I raised you through all the hardships we had to face because of the nature of our relationship. I will tell you this though, I don't regret not one single thing. I would gladly go through it again just to have you and Zoey in my life. We are so proud of the women you have become and I love you so much, we both do. We couldn't have asked for a better daughter.

For the past 40 years I have been blessed to have married my high school crush , my soul mate , and the love of my life. I can finally say that I have lived my life to the fullest and would trade nothing in the world for it. Zoey introduced and welcomed me into her life. From that, I gained my best friends Jordan, Liz and Steph. I don't if we ever told you why we got married six months after we met. The reason we did was because we were madly in love with each other, maybe foolishly so, but we lasted. I remember the wedding day…..it was so beautiful and your mom was so nervous, I was scared for her. But Jordan was there and calmed her down. That was on of the best days of my life. Another was the day you were born. It was a relief after months of having my love go through mood swigs, but I was also so anxious to see my child for the first time. Jordan and Liz were so happy to be named godmothers. Jordan and Liz……..god I miss them dearly. Zoey was so devastated when they passed away. The only good thing was that they left together. I think she was more concerned for their daughter Eve though. At least she was until we found out that you and her were together. Boy……..that was a shock, but we are happy for you both. Hopefully, you will have as much as a happy marriage as Zoey and I have. And yes I said marriage, for I know she is the one for you Aryn. Don't let her slip through your fingers.

As you know Zoey's condition has taken a turn for the worst. Doctors say that she may only have a few days left to live. To tell you the truth, I can feel if in my heart. It's like an ever growing pain. For that reason alone I have a very strong feeling that I won't live much longer after Zoey leaves. I'm sorry Aryn, but I know that you will be fine. We raised you to be a strong women and we know you will have Eve there to help you. I will give Steph instructions to give this letter to you once both Zoey and I have passed. But till then, I shall spend my last days with my love, and shall ask for no more. We will love you forever Aryn and remember we will live on in you. If you ever need us, just look inside your heart and we'll be there together. May you be blessed with the gift of Love as I have.

Love your mother,

Ryan

As I finished the letter, I wiped tears from my eyes. I knew every word I wrote was correct, even Zoey knew this letter needed to be written. She was the one who came up with the idea. Blowing my nose I sealed the letter and put it in the desk drawer to be given to Steph later. Walking out the kitchen, I took one last glance back into the room. I smiled again as happy memories invaded my mind. I picked up my keys and walked out the door to go back to the hospital and back to my soul mate, Zoey.

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