I noticed that, too. He spoke as if he knew she was dead. I am not speculating about guilt at all, but it is very odd.

With the crazy lady: some people don't understand interracial families. I know some transracial adoptees/adoptive parents and they hear things like that—stated a little less aggressively. I think he is suggesting that powerful bonds can be forged beyond bloodlines.

Thank you. The antagonists reconcile and it doesn't merit a mention. He kind of missed the point here.

We live in a catastrophic world. We have to learn to love one another. A hopeful message in my book.

Not a bleak ending. John and Eric? That was beautiful!