... they decide to kill themselves by coasting head-on into the elm tree. This decision forces Ethan to remain prisoner in Starkfield while caring for both Zeena and Mattie. Ethan's dream of seeing the world must be sacrificed because of this one choice. "Ethan! Ethan! I want you to take me down again!" " ... As Mattie enters his life, Ethan realizes his inability to do much about the feelings he holds towards Mattie. As Ethan thinks of his marriage with Zeena, he often believes "that it would not have happened if his mother had died in spring instead of winter- Eventually, his love for Matt...

• Word Count: 1483
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School