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Inside, was kindling, already split beside the wood stove, newspaper and quarter logs. Alisia made the fire and lit the oil lanterns, casting a warm, homey glow. “You did it, Terry.”

“You are an amazing woman,” Terry said, sitting in a rocking chair, tingling with admiration. Alisia smiled back and winked.

Kat sat on the couch with an arm around each child, smiling. Jonathan stuck his finger in a gaped mouth, mock-gagging. Tabitha fought sleep. Diane looked at Alisia and then back to Terry. She smiled.

Terry realized then that the end of the world might not be so bad after all. He closed his eyes and silently offered up a simple prayer of gratitude.

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