Battles Lost and Won Page 27
They all followed him to the door and spilled out on the street to wave him on his way. Each one said their goodbyes, and when it came to Ruth, Bob hugged her tightly, kissed her on the lips, and said softly, ‘I’ll be back soon.’ Then he turned and walked away.
Watching him stride up the road reminded her of the troubled boy who had left like this so long ago. That boy had been angry, lost, and had no idea where he was going. The man disappearing up the road now had fought his battles, knew who he was and where he was going.
She hoped his future would include her, but that was something only time would decide.
