1. Tara is shocked when she learns that the Lone Wolf Bomber is her former friend, and she struggles to accept that he could be a killer. Have you ever had a friend who surprised you, perhaps betrayed you, and you struggled to come to grips with it? If so, how did you handle it? How long did it take for you to accept—or maybe you are still working on it?
2. When Tara sees that the agent who is supposed to protect her has disappeared, she panics and decides to rely only on herself. She doesn’t consult God. Doesn’t talk to Cal, but runs. What do you think she should have done in that situation? What would you have done and why?
3. Cal promises to be by Tara’s side to protect her, but he no sooner offers the promise than he leaves her in the care of others. Do you think he had a good reason for leaving her behind each time he does so? Have you ever promised to do something and had to go back on that promise? How did that make you feel? Make the other person feel? If you could go back and change your decision, would you? If so, what would you have done?
4. Tara had to come face-to-face with the Lone Wolf, a very traumatic experience for her, but she chose to trust God to get her through the situation. Have you ever faced a difficult situation where you wanted to panic but relied on God? What was the outcome and what might the outcome have been if you hadn’t trusted Him?
5. For a long time, Cal blames himself for the loss of the young boy and the women Keeler killed. Do you think Cal was justified in blaming himself? How do you think you would have felt in such a situation? How might his life have been different if he’d let go of the guilt earlier?
6. At first, Tara thought Cal was controlling and rigid like her former fiancé, but as she got to know Cal she learned there were many sides to his personality. Have you ever pigeonholed people when you first met them and had to change your opinion? Do you think most people do this, and if so, what can we do to stop it from happening?
7. Both Cal and Tara let their past take over, and as a result it changes their future. Have you ever let something from your past change the course of your life? Are you glad you did so, or do you regret it? In either case, why?
8. Trusting God—so easy to say, but if you’re like Cal and Tara, it can be very hard to do. Is there an area in your life where you aren’t trusting God? Do you want that to change? If so, what can you do about it?
9. Cal doesn’t open up to his team, as he’s afraid they’ll find out that he’s letting the loss of Willy and the women get to him. As a result, he’s alone when he could use a friend. Do you share yourself with others or are you more reserved like Cal? Do you like how you handle this part of your life or would you like to change? If so, why?
10. When Oren put a bomb around Aunt June’s neck, she embraced her faith and sat peacefully and without worry. Do you think you could have done the same thing? If not, how do you think you would have reacted?