Page 74 of Chaos has a Name
“You’ve yet to hold your first great-grandchild,” he stated, as he kept walking into the trees. “You’ve yet to hold Oliver, and feel what he will be when he grows. I envy you, Wyler. You have my family, and you don’t understand how much you have and the value of it. You got to meet Takoda, and see him grow into a Marine. You’re blessed in ways you can’t even imagine, and I’mcursed for not fighting longer. Don’t be me, Wyler. Learn from it.”
With that, his body shifted, changing into a blue-black raven, taking into the sky.
It let out the loudest of caws, and it was met with more birds as it disappeared above the canopy of trees.
When it was gone, Wyler sat down and contemplated what his father said.
The haze of peyote was leaving, and he was back on the mossy rocks, and still holding that feather.
Was he selfish for not trying to fight and getting them to come here?
God.
He hoped not.
Now, Wyler had to make a choice, and he knew it wouldn’t be easy.
There were only two options. His happiness and soul or his family.
Timothy was right.
He was selfish.
Because he couldn’t decide.
* * * The Blackhawk Family * * *
The Cabin
Same Time
The kids were running wild, and it was good to see them. Caryn was happy that they came, and she was given the opportunity to hold her great-grandson.
He.
Was.
Beautiful.
Oh, she kept saying that, but it was true. Oliver was the most beautiful boy in the whole world.
“I love him so much,” she said to Coraline, who was sitting in a rocker on the cabin porch with her. “You’re blessed. I remember when Duke was born. It’s surreal.”
Coraline laughed.
“Mostly, I’m in a haze,” she admitted. “Takoda sent me here. He didn’t want me anywhere near the White House or by my father. It’s scary being away from home with a newborn. I have so many things to learn.”
Caryn leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.
“You’re a very good mother. Look at this little bundle of pudge. He’s an eater. I can tell.”
She laughed.
“Yeah, he is. I love him so much. I can’t wait to have more.”
Caryn had tears in her eyes.
“I hope I get to see them all,” she said.
