"I would argue that it probably had a purpose in bringing him here, but," Connie remembers Sparks' offhand mention of the rather aggressive youth, and what she saw of the scuffle, "...maybe sometimes destiny really is left to chance.

"But still, there has to be something bringing us here on purpose. If we can find it, we might find a way to get back." At least Connie hoped so, and Connie was pretty certain that hope is the only thing keeping her going at this point.