Eve. He waited a beat. I once stood in a field in Ireland, alone, a little lost, and wishing for you more than I wished for my next breath. And you came, though I never asked you, you came because you knew I needed you. We don't always do what's right, what's good. Not even for each other. But when it counts, down to the core of it, I believe we do exactly that. What's right and good for each other. There's no rule to that, Eve. It's just love. Just love, she thought when he stepped out. She may have been going into her own personal hell to face a killer, but right at that moment she considered herself the luckiest woman in the world.
In this excerpt, the speaker reflects on a moment of profound connection and love. He describes a time when he felt lost in Ireland, yearning for someone special. Despite not asking for help, that person appeared, illustrating the instinctive nature of love and its ability to guide us in difficult times. The speaker acknowledges that while people often falter in their choices, at critical moments, they tend to act out of love and for one another's benefit.
The woman, Eve, contemplates her situation, entering a dangerous confrontation with a killer. Despite the gravity of the moment, she feels fortunate to have such love in her life. This realization highlights the power of love to provide solace and strength, even when facing adversity. Ultimately, it suggests that love is a fundamental, guiding force in people's lives that transcends any rules or expectations.
