A Quest for Reassurance and a Lost Ring

She had to head home to use the phone to reach her daughter – a minor hurdle on her journey. Paula chuckled, realizing all was well, and kindly offered Mrs. Dalton a ride back home.

But Mrs. Dalton had her sights set on something else – finding her lost ring. “Thanks, but no thanks,” she replied graciously. “I’ve got to locate my ring first.” Paula’s smile remained unwavering. “Oh, come on, Mrs. Dalton,” she insisted. “Your husband’s been worried sick, clueless about your whereabouts. Let’s return to the beach tomorrow to look for the ring.”

Next: The emotional reunion we never expected.