Maudie tests love to its limits, and Bear passes the test every time. Maudie squo;s world revolves around Maudie. Bear squo;s world also revolves around Maudiehdash;he is as patient and solid as a rock. Maudie is so confident of Beargsquo;s love that she makes demands, throws tantrums, lays down rules and lets Bear do all the work, knowing he will love her unconditionally. And he does ?ellip; right to the end.