"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about." — Plato, maybe?

This novel is a work of fiction.

Fiction inspired by true events.

Fiction that is emotionally true.

But fiction nonetheless.

And I would like to dedicate this work of fiction to my best friend Jeff, who became my best friend Jennifer.

To Jeff, I want to say that I am sorry you had to fight your battle alone for so long.

And to Jennifer, I want to say that I am happy that I got to be there when you won.