parents for the endless joy that you will experience when you are finished. I know this is hard..” “No, it’s fine, I know I that I must do it.” “I will always be with you my grandson, no matter what happens. Just look to the sky and I will be there, but our time is coming to an end as dawn approaches, is there anything else you’d like to ask?” As Brigham looked up into his grandmothers beautiful eyes a question came mind. “Well, there is one thing…. uhh… well, do I get married?” Aniu smiled at her grandson and said, “Yes, to the most beautiful dog in all of Alaska… yes she is a husky like your mother.” “And…” “I think that’s enough questions for tonight.” “Yeah, sorry.” Brigham got up and looked out over the cliff. Nome was still visible but now the Aurora Borealis was filling the sky over it. He now knew what his whole life was for, what everything he had gone through was for… he was to be like his father. He was going to save people, but before he could save them he had to be saved himself. He was calm, and determined, ready for his journey to begin. This is for you mom and dad. We will see each other again, but this time I will be a hero. I will make you both proud.

In Nome, Balto and Jenna were sleeping. The sun was shinning brightly through the window in the back room where Balto and Jenna lived. Balto loved living in Rosy’s house with Jenna, it was all he ever wanted, to be with the one he loved, forever. As we awoke, he felt a sudden chilly breeze that blew in through the open window. As Balto smiled at the site of his sleeping mate he heard a familiar voice. “Mother?” Aniu appeared in the room and said, “Your son is safe and well, do not worry my son. He will return to you in due time.” “I am ok with him being gone, but Im afraid he will resent me.” “There is no need think such things, he knows why he must be apart from you and has come to grips with it.” “He loves you both dearly, but do not be fearful for him, I am always watching over him.” “I knew you’d be protecting him mother. Thank you so much, I love you.” “I love you to my son.” As Aniu faded away, Jenna woke up and tiredly said to Balto, “You’re up early honey, is something wrong?” “Nothings wrong Jenna, especially since I’m with your beautiful self.” As he kissed her head she said “You’d’ think id be tired of hearing that all these years, but it always is just as great as the first.” “Well it true, but lets go back to sleep.” I’m so proud of you Brigham, just know that.