Chapter 26: Grayson: Drawing on Real Life for Inspiration

Isabelle grumbles something incoherent under her breath and crosses her arms. Worship music starts to play, and a hush falls over the church. After an introductory hymn, a tall, husky man stands in front of everyone.

Isabelle leans over to me. "That's Cam's father. Pastor Jeff."

I nod.

Pastor Jeff clears his throat. "Let us pray." In unison, everyone bows their heads, me included. "Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing all of us into Your house this morning so that we can praise You for Your unconditional love and forgiveness. In Your name we pray. Amen."

A chorus of "amens" ripples through the room.

"Let us start by welcoming each other and greeting our brothers and sisters in Christ."