It is a choice. But not for where you want this to end up. ;-)

You should always give your characters choice, even when you’ve already written the final chapter. ;)

You should…because sometimes they have better ideas than you do. :-)

I sense there is some foreshadowing in those comments… someone has inside information.. :P
It’s all clearer now, thanks. I can read on knowing what I’m dealing with.

O.K. FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT.