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Dear Reader,

We always think It’ll never happen to me—but sometimes, of course, it does. Because “it” always has to happen to someone. And of all the things to happen an inherited disorder is probably one of the most insidious. From the moment of diagnosis in a family member the threat of potentially developing the condition, whatever it might be, hangs over those who are possibly afflicted with the defective gene—and the fallout of this emotional minefield can be devastating.

Ed is in this position, and the decision to have the genetic screening test and find out the result can be only his. But no man is an island, no matter how hard he might try to isolate himself from the love and concern of those around him. He’s doing okay, though, he thinks—and then he meets Annie, and everything changes.

This is the story of a man who’s made some tough decisions, who’s never ducked out of his responsibilities or taken the easy route, and the woman who loves him enough to help him through the hardest step of all, whatever the outcome. I give them to you with my love. Take care of them. They’re very special to me.

Caroline