“That was the goal.” Everett clapped Ryker on the back, a huge smile spread across his face. “Ryker, you were right, what a transformation. I’m afraid to ask this but here it goes, how long will it last?” “Hopefully forever, but just in case, I’ll leave some sage with you. If you ever suspect an evil or oppressive spirit has made its way inside, you know how to cleanse the house yourself. In all my years of experience I’ve never had the same spirit come back after being forced out, but then I would never claim it couldn’t happen. You know the saying, never say never. Everett put his arm around RayeAnn’s shoulder and gave her a quick hug of reassurance. “Well then, one down one to go. How soon can we join Charity and Nathaniel’s spirits?” “Why, are you in a hurry to get rid of me?” Ryker put his hand to his heart as if wounded by the question. “No! I’m just a sucker for a happy ending. Besides, I think they’ve waited long enough, don’t you?” She walked up to Ryker and pulled him to her, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. Looking up, she kissed him gently on the chin after going up on her tip toes as far as possible. For the second kiss he bent to meet her lips, brushing his mouth gently over hers. “If you two love birds can pull away for a minute we can schedule a channeling session and see if we can get our spirit friends reunited.” Everett smiled broadly, running his hand through his thinning grey hair. He headed up the steps. Ryker and RayeAnn trailed behind, keeping their arms around each other’s waists as they walked together into the kitchen.
