Vow

“Of course I’ll do it! And do you know why?” He leveled a finger at the somber priest. “Because no one dies wishing they’d spent more time at the office, or more time asleep. No one regrets not lying back and waiting for life to come to them!” He leaped to the stage. “You have to take risks if you want to win. You only go around once, so grab for the gusto and give it a shot. What’s the harm in trying new things? You never know, you know?”

“The usual response is simply ‘I do,’” said the priest.