Chapter 56

The crowd loved the kids’ brief speeches and how they spoke of their pride in being Spartans. There could be no doubt that the status of the Spartan Nation had increased dramatically since Steve met Gwen that day at the mall.

The community had famous citizens that they were proud of, and a new state-of-the-art children’s’ hospital. Lady in Red Productions had bought land and built a modern facility for recording songs and a set for television shows. It was rumored that movies may be made in Sparta!

They had not only survived two terrorist attacks, but had sent the terrorists straight to hell! It was a source of local pride that, while they did nothing to provoke the violence, the citizens of Sparta had done everything to end it.

The concert was scheduled to begin at eight while the dedication ceremonies for the new children’s hospital were over at five thirty. Gwen, Jordan, Charlie, and Steve made their way to Marsh’s for a quick dinner. Steve was still trying to