The nature show was about a mama bear waking up after a winter of hibernation. She had two cubs, so small they had a hard job following her when she left the cave. The snow was deep and the grown bear took off, leaving her babies to struggle along behind. They floundered and sank but kept trying to catch up with the one who meant warmth, security, and food. At last, the snow was above the heads of the little bears and they could go no farther. They were in danger of freezing to death. I was just about to switch channels. Nature can be harsh and unforgiving, as well as beautiful and fascinating but I do not like to see animals die, especially baby animals. However, this story had a happy ending. The mother bear came back to her babies, they cuddled against her, got warm milk into their stomachs and survived.
Perhaps I write because an author is in charge of how the story ends. My stories all have satisfactory endings. Mysteries are solved, wrongs are righted, and sins are forgiven. Darcy and Flora and Ned come up against terrible dangers, but in the end, the bad guy is brought to justice, the puzzle is solved, and they and their friends settle down for a cup of good, hot coffee to discuss the matter.
Have you ever watched a news story and wondered how it ultimately ends? Do things come round right? Is there an ultimate, happy ending? Real life is not always tied neatly into a bundle, loose ends tucked away with nothing left over. But, in Darcy Campbell and Flora Tucker’s life, with its harrowing escapes and breath-taking challenges, they persevere and win. Same with Ned McNeil. She doesn’t give up. Never. With her friends Pat and Jackie, they face down the evil and bring it to justice. Things come round right–in the end.
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