Tears in his eyes, Elias promised to open a bakery instead of the accounting firm. “What about the firm?” he asked. “The town has other accountants,” Matthy said. “But one extraordinary baker.” Under a starry sky, the trio sat on the riverbank, the map now blank and silent. Simon asked, “Why did the map lead us to them?” Matthy’s voice softened. “Because choosing a path isn’t just about the destination. It’s about helping others—and ourselves—remember who we are. Kitty knows this best of all.”