Chapter 120

Once again, an ovation went up and lasted a long time. “Finally, I need to thank Gwen Anderson. She’s incredible. I owe her everything that I am, and everything that I have, including my life. I can’t imagine life without her,” concluded Steve. “Thanks, everyone! Now, are you ready for some music?”

As applause rang across the National Mall, the band quickly set up their equipment on the small stage located in a sea of humanity. Within ten minutes, the music began.

Jordan and Gwen stepped to the front of the small stage and faced a hug flag flying over the mall. Then they delivered the National Anthem to the very best of their abilities. The huge crowd roared its approval.

Gwen had polled numerous veterans to ask what songs they’d like. The response was inconclusive, so they decided to give the crowd everything they had, mixing some of the early songs they did, as well as to play all of their hits.

It was almost four PM by the time the show began. At seven, th