70+ y.o. widower. As a writer, I tend to count on the intelligence and knowledge of the reader. Rarely am I disappointed. A writer has two functions in a story: as a guide to show you the trail--the development of the plot and to introduce the people in the tale; and to entice you to follow along, perhaps even lead, as the tale is told. If I have done my job, and you are still with me at "my conclusion," then you know how the tale ends. If I have really done my job well, then your ending will be the same as mine, even tho' i might not spell it out. If your ending is not the same as mine, i am sure it is just as satisfying for you as the one i had planned, and I see no reason to disappoint you. Recently saw a poster on Facebook with which i totally agree---If i can make one person laugh, or pee their pants a little, then my day is not wasted. | 
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