A Customary Obsession

'It seldom happens that any felicity comes so pure as not to be tempered and allayed by some mixture of sorrow.' Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote To the casual observer, Laura and Steve have it all: important jobs in law enforcement, critical skills that serve them well, the love of caring families, the respect of loyal friends, and the breathtaking beauty of Vermont. To those who know them well, though, Laura and Steve seem to be missing something significant: that one close, personal relationship to fulfill their lifelong dreams. Two critical related investigations challenge professional standards, affect work performance and spur them to action. To achieve the connection they both desire, Laura must summon courage to overcome a lifetime of fear and Steve choose to ignore a lifetime of bitter disappointments.