Epilogue: Thank You for Everything
A man rested on a lush hill, arms crossed behind his head. He enjoyed the wind, the sun, the grass blades caressing his back. His eyes were closed in happiness—or, more probably, he was asleep.
“Hey Dad,” a woman said, manifesting beside him. She seemed in her late twenties, but that was definitely not the case.
The man cracked open an eye and smiled. “Ebele,” he said.
“Mom says dinner is ready,” the woman said, “but you don’t have to come if you don’t want to.”
Jack laughed. “It’s not often that my adventuring daughter comes to visit,” he said. “I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
“Shall we?”
“Not yet. Lie down, Ebele. It’s important to appreciate the little joys of life every once in a while.”
Ebele hesitated, but finally joined Jack in lounging on the grass. He sensed her fidgeting but let the minutes pass in silence.
“It’s nice,” she finally said when she’d adjusted. She took a deep breath. “I should do this more often.”