Chapter 1

In "The End of the World," Carlee Brenner falls deeply in love with pilot Zander Warren. Their love is passionate and intense, but their happiness is cut short after the events of September 11th, which deeply affect Zander. In a decision that he knows his late father will approve of, Zander enlists in the army and is sent overseas to fight in the war on terror. Carlee is left behind, struggling to understand Zander's decision and what it means for their future together. As the years go by, their relationship is put to the test with each deployment and the ever-present threat of danger. Will their love be strong enough to endure the challenges of war?