"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about." — Plato, maybe?
This novel is a work of fiction.
Fiction inspired by true events.
Fiction that is emotionally true.
But fiction nonetheless.
And I would like to dedicate this work of fiction to my best friend Jeff, who became my best friend Jennifer.
To Jeff, I want to say that I am sorry you had to fight your battle alone for so long.
And to Jennifer, I want to say that I am happy that I got to be there when you won.