Synopsis

Connie Anderson had come for a visit, bringing with her her son Howie, a boy of Michelle’s age. Almost instantly, the two children became inseparable. Their friendship blossomed quickly, a bright and easy connection. But the inevitable farewell cast a long shadow. When it was time for Connie and Howie to return to Valentine, Nebraska, Michelle felt a profound ache, a heartbreak that seemed impossible to mend. Her friends tried their best to lift her spirits, but nothing worked. The next day,