Chapter 50

“We never saw Steve again. At least not until Amber saw a sports report one night a month or two ago describing the record setting efforts of the quarterback, Steve Hammer. Then she searched on YouTube and watched ‘The Lady in Red’ video, probably a hundred times. She couldn’t wait to tell us that she’d found Steve, that he was well, that he was going to high school and playing football. Then she showed us the video. Janice cried like a newborn baby and I have to admit a few stray tears dripped down my cheeks, as well.”

Gwen leaned over to Steve and kissed his cheek. Then she tucked her face in his neck and softly cried. “I think we’ll all need time to digest that story, Mr. O’Leary,” stated Ms. Walker. “It answers a lot of questions that I never thought to ask. Steve has assimilated very well into our school. He’s well-liked and respected, and he’s a very capable student. His courage certainly can’t be questioned. I suppose that in the long run, it’s best if some of us that c