Chapter 97

Life went on for us. We saw doctors for treatments. They put is in contact with some research groups who were experimenting with medications. They told us the best way to stave of her memory loss was to stay mentally active. That meant lots of reading, puzzles and other things McKayla did anyway.

We cut back on our work, and after a couple of months, sold our business to McKayla's associates for a tidy sum, further securing our financial stability.

Now that we no longer had to work, McKayla and I began volunteering and campaigning for stem cell research, foundations that focused on degenerative neurological conditions and gay rights groups.

Our families supported us every step of the way. Don and Suzie introduced us to their sizeable network of well-placed friends who had deep pockets and were always quick to write checks for our causes. Ander and Brin, both of whom were married with children of their own, came by to see us often, making sure that mom McKayla got lots of time being around the babies she loved so dearly.

Our second wedding anniversary came and then our world changed. Again.