The words hit him like a lightning bolt and dropped him to his knees. The shards of his heart exploded into a light that he had never expected. Justine came out of the kitchen and threw herself into his arms. They fell on the floor laughing and crying. Patrick held her tight and felt their tears mingle on their faces. It seemed like forever since they held each other. He sensed God holding them both. Patrick thought that He would be grinning.

"Mom brought me home," Justine whispered. ...