On each gate was a symbol, barely visible in the failing light. The symbol was crafted from the same wrought iron as the gate, formed into a half-circ...le with sinuous lines radiating from the curved side. With the gates closed, it formed what looked like a sun. Through the bars, he could see a white cobblestone path leading up to the largest building he’d ever seen, made seemingly of the same white stone as the gate posts.Aran felt no small measure of uncertainty at approaching this strange. By that I mean maybe you just need a little more time to process it before it all comes together.“I’ve also noticed that the further you get from the city, the less gloomy you are, so for this weekend at least, forget about all the things you think you’re supposed to be saying to Dr. Widener and just do what feels comfortable to you, like playing guitar with Raul, kicking Ken’s butt in a game of cribbage, going for a long walk, anything! Just let your mind rest. And just so you know, Dr.. ”“Maybe she included the ring you were always borrowing too, Kara.”“She did.” Emanuel handed her the ring. “Here it is.”She stared at the simple silver and turquoise ring. “Hey, it fits on my ring finger. How about you Allison?”Allison rolled the simple rose gold band in her fingers. “I always loved the way the simple etchings looked like one of those paper flip books in motion when I twirled it like this.” She slipped the ring onto her finger. “It’s the slightest bit loose, but not enough that. She thought perhaps it might be due to whatever she was supposed to talk to Brad about… then she heard him on the line and she couldn’t tell by the tone of his voice what he had to tell her. ‘Hey, Meggie! Sorry to hear you’re still stuck in Chicago! I had quite a trip home myself this afternoon… I’ll tell you all about when you get home. But… I have something more important you need to hear.’ He paused and then asked, ‘Meg… have you talked to Jonnie at all since last Christmas?’ She tensed and.