Lost Sunrise

World War II ended over four years ago for Joe Martinson and when he returned home to his little Indiana town, he hoped to forget the past and move on, but if you ask his father Henry, Joe never moved on and all he does is hide from the world behind the lens of his camera. Joe is convinced he can exist in his quiet, uncomplicated life, burying the memory of all he faced, that is until he comes face to face with Elizabeth Thompson, his one true love from long ago. At a time when Joe and Elizabeth are lost in a world that seems to be changing before their eyes, they come face to face with their past, and the possibility of a future they never imagined. As they rekindle their love affair, Elizabeth teaches Joe to confront the ghosts of war. She helps him find a life that was almost lost to him, but she also helps him tell his story, their story, which will forever change both of their lives.

Garrett Patrick McCorkle · History

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Chapter 27: Joe

When Joe got back to his truck, it was about six o'clock. His walk had tired him out, but he felt refreshed, at least emotionally. He was still scared of what the future held for him, especially where Elizabeth was concerned, but he had decided he had to try.

Joe pulled his truck up at the house and found his father still out on the porch, but this time he had company. He parked the truck near the barn and walked up to find Elizabeth sitting on the porch, drinking a glass of sweet tea. Elizabeth waved to Joe as he walked up the steps.

"'Hi," she said as she grinned.

Henry looked to his son. "What took you so long? We were starting to get worried."

Joe didn't respond to his father; he just smiled and looked to Elizabeth. "How are you this evening?"

Elizabeth grinned. "Fine, I think."

She stared at him for a moment and then looked to Henry. "We've been here catching up."

Joe laughed. "I hope Dad didn't bore you too much."

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