Stop in for a cup of coffee

Well...there are two paths to the main junction, as well as to the battery. So that is correct.
(the Main junction is not the fuse box in our cars, its a bunch of wires welded together.)
Remember in our scenario, the battery is fully charged. That's why the purple arrows representing current don't go to the battery in the top drawing.
You're the bestest teacher! Even tho I already knew the stuff, You present in a way that just plain makes sense. Good of you to help us dummies!