That's just my thoughts on that aspect of it. See, I could have gone on and on and on with this entry! I couldn't even fit this in one comment! ;)

It seems very plausible that you're correct on the epilogue and like you, I almost hop that was the case. It's just very detached and so incredibly short and almost doesn't even feel like the same voice.

Will definitely have to check out that series! Thanks for chiming in with your thoughts here! :)