So ends Trading Up. This is sort of an epilogue chapter with several things being described in narrative instead of detail. It was the kind of wrap-up that I didn't think would justify detailed scenes, but more a general cover of how things turned out. I hope you all love it. There's even a hint about another tale I've been working at.
Thanks to everyone who's stuck with me. This one was a little rough on my ego in places, but there was an overwhelming level of support to offset it. Thanks!