Chapter 23 Summary

They encountered snow. Jonas kept pedaling concerned only for Gabriel's well being. He tried to give the baby every scrap of heat and warmth, leaving none for himself. Eventually he abandoned the bike, for the snow had gotten to thick to ride through. Wrapping Gabe up in a blanket as tight as he could Jonas trudged on foot up a never ending hill. Upon reaching the summit of the hill Jonas found the sled that was waiting for them. Seating himself and Gabe they started down the hill. Faster and faster he went, with certainty that whoever was at the bottom was waiting with open arms for him and the baby. For the first time he thought he heard music, but maybe it was just an echo.

Chapter 23 Analysis

The author leaves uncertainty about the ending of this story. It is unclear whether...