Page 103 of Galen's Redemption
Robert waited for their mother to blow up and insist that wasn’t about to happen.
“Then you need to do that.”
“Crazy old woman say what?”
She chuckled. “It’s what he wants, and really, it’s Brian’s wishes that are importanthere. I know you hate it, but there’s nothing we can do to stop what’s going to happen, so we need to do what we can to ensure he’s happy and safe.” She stroked a hand over Tom’s face. “It sucks, because you’re going to have to be the strong one for both of you.”
“I’m scared.”
“I know. But your family will be here when you need us, okay?”
He nodded. “Thanks, Mom.”
Robert stood back and watchedthe scene. He wanted to say something, but this was a time when a boy needed his mother. He turned around and went upstairs, ready to see Galen and to do as Tom had suggested. He would never take Galen for granted, never dismiss his feelings. He would love him through thick and thin.
And life and death.
