The Weight of Gravity (43 page)

Erika smiled, and then
went on reading.

Did I tell you that -- although the protagonist in this novel doesn’t die -- I had to finish my own life, before I could finish this story? The same way that his ship found its way home to safe harbor, my life was complete when you came to me.  So, here’s my story … our story.  I hope you like it.  I’ll always love you, E.  – Your Max

Under Max’s letter was the title page –
Beyond the Shoals to Canaan
.  Centered on the second page it simply read --
For Reekie. Forever.
  The third page was the start of the first chapter.  She pulled her legs beneath her and began to read.

The End