Post by jessie on Mar 12, 2012 22:31:03 GMT -6
Chapter 6
Final chapter
Finally going home
It was 3 long days, and they finally got the OK to get a flight home. They were at the airport, they were so anxious to get home. They didn't want anything to go wrong, they went through customs with the papers they had from the American Embassy. They did not have any problems, they didn't have any bags either. They were sitting on a bench, they were holding hands. They saw so many people, and they all looked lost like them. They saw a man sitting alone looking at his wallet, his hand was shaking. They knew he lost someone but they got up going over to him.
"Sir are you OK"?
"Pardon"
"You OK"?
"No how can I go home"?
Luke looked at Reid who seemed to know what to say.
" You lost someone here didn't you"?
"Yes Cindy my wife we were married 4 years, she was perfect. I know you are going to say no one is perfect but she was. She wanted to come here, and I really didn't want to but I gave in because I love her. If I was a man I would have said no, and she would be alive right now. The Police say I should be blessed they found her body, she died at the hotel, she went to get her nails done, I decided to go for a walk. I should have stayed with her, I left her, and she died alone. They are going to ship her body home, but it will be in 1 week. She would never leave me, she would stay with me, but they want me to leave, and I have to go home, and face my baby girl, and tell her Mommy is dead. She will hate me, I was suppose to protect her, and her Mom, and I let her down. I let them both down, I wish I died with my Wife"
"Now that is being selfish, God spared you , I'm sure your wife would be devastated, but she would never want to die, because she has a baby at home who needs both of you. Your wife is gone, but you will have to be there for your Daughter. It will be hard, but your wife would want you to brave, and be the man she married. I'm sure she is here with you right now, and I'm sure she is hoping you will focus on your Daughter, she is gift that your wife gave you. Don't let Cindy down, because she needs you to hold it together for your family"
"My Daughter needs a Mother"
"She needs her Daddy too, and your alive, you have every right to be angry, but your alive, and that is a blessing. I know it doesn't feel that way right now, but you are meant to be here".
"Thank you"
They heard over the speaker, they were lining up to go in the plane. Reid shook the mans hand, and than he took Luke's as they walked to the boarding area. Luke whispered, 'You were amazing back there"
"Not really I understand why he is angry if I lost you, I would be him. I just know he has a little girl who will need him more than ever."
"I'm sure he will be fine, he has his little girl" They went in sitting down, they were quiet, and they both held hands as they left the ground. It was happening they were alive, and going home. They knew they were the lucky ones, so many people lost their lives, and so many family lost their homes, and land. They lost some personal things, but they both had the one thing that meant the world to them. Reid whispered, 'Luke"
" Reid" Luke was shocked as Reid hugged him, and started to cry. He has been holding it in all week, and finally everything seemed to come flashing at him. He remembered all the people dying on the streets, and how he was looking for Luke. He remembered thinking Luke was dead, and how relieved he was seeing Luke that day. Reid knew his life will never be the same for him. He knew life was short, and it could end just like that. He was not going to take anything for granted. He was going to love Luke, and he was going to fight to be the best man he can be. He was a brilliant Surgeon, but he was not a people person but this week, he realized he could be if he had to. His first priority is Luke, and after that it was having a happy life with the man he loved.
"Reid are you OK"?
"Luke I love you, I know I don't say it enough"
"I know you do Reid"
"No I have to say it, I love you"
Luke touched his face, and whispered, 'I love you more" Reid held Luke in his arms, and whispered, " I promise you from this day forward, I will change"
"No Reid I love you just the way you are". Reid smiled as Luke laid his head on his chest, and Reid wrapped his arms around him, as they held each other finally falling asleep.
They both knew life is hard, but together they would be just fine. Reid did change, but he was still the same in so many ways. He did make Luke his first priority. They were happily married, and they finally decided to adopt a child. They ended up adopting a little girl, she was 2 years old when they got her. Her name was Cassie, and Reid and Luke were never more blessed. They never forget that week in Japan, and every night before bed they thank God for everything they are blessed for. They say happy ending don't really happen but in this case it really did.
The End
Final chapter
Finally going home
It was 3 long days, and they finally got the OK to get a flight home. They were at the airport, they were so anxious to get home. They didn't want anything to go wrong, they went through customs with the papers they had from the American Embassy. They did not have any problems, they didn't have any bags either. They were sitting on a bench, they were holding hands. They saw so many people, and they all looked lost like them. They saw a man sitting alone looking at his wallet, his hand was shaking. They knew he lost someone but they got up going over to him.
"Sir are you OK"?
"Pardon"
"You OK"?
"No how can I go home"?
Luke looked at Reid who seemed to know what to say.
" You lost someone here didn't you"?
"Yes Cindy my wife we were married 4 years, she was perfect. I know you are going to say no one is perfect but she was. She wanted to come here, and I really didn't want to but I gave in because I love her. If I was a man I would have said no, and she would be alive right now. The Police say I should be blessed they found her body, she died at the hotel, she went to get her nails done, I decided to go for a walk. I should have stayed with her, I left her, and she died alone. They are going to ship her body home, but it will be in 1 week. She would never leave me, she would stay with me, but they want me to leave, and I have to go home, and face my baby girl, and tell her Mommy is dead. She will hate me, I was suppose to protect her, and her Mom, and I let her down. I let them both down, I wish I died with my Wife"
"Now that is being selfish, God spared you , I'm sure your wife would be devastated, but she would never want to die, because she has a baby at home who needs both of you. Your wife is gone, but you will have to be there for your Daughter. It will be hard, but your wife would want you to brave, and be the man she married. I'm sure she is here with you right now, and I'm sure she is hoping you will focus on your Daughter, she is gift that your wife gave you. Don't let Cindy down, because she needs you to hold it together for your family"
"My Daughter needs a Mother"
"She needs her Daddy too, and your alive, you have every right to be angry, but your alive, and that is a blessing. I know it doesn't feel that way right now, but you are meant to be here".
"Thank you"
They heard over the speaker, they were lining up to go in the plane. Reid shook the mans hand, and than he took Luke's as they walked to the boarding area. Luke whispered, 'You were amazing back there"
"Not really I understand why he is angry if I lost you, I would be him. I just know he has a little girl who will need him more than ever."
"I'm sure he will be fine, he has his little girl" They went in sitting down, they were quiet, and they both held hands as they left the ground. It was happening they were alive, and going home. They knew they were the lucky ones, so many people lost their lives, and so many family lost their homes, and land. They lost some personal things, but they both had the one thing that meant the world to them. Reid whispered, 'Luke"
" Reid" Luke was shocked as Reid hugged him, and started to cry. He has been holding it in all week, and finally everything seemed to come flashing at him. He remembered all the people dying on the streets, and how he was looking for Luke. He remembered thinking Luke was dead, and how relieved he was seeing Luke that day. Reid knew his life will never be the same for him. He knew life was short, and it could end just like that. He was not going to take anything for granted. He was going to love Luke, and he was going to fight to be the best man he can be. He was a brilliant Surgeon, but he was not a people person but this week, he realized he could be if he had to. His first priority is Luke, and after that it was having a happy life with the man he loved.
"Reid are you OK"?
"Luke I love you, I know I don't say it enough"
"I know you do Reid"
"No I have to say it, I love you"
Luke touched his face, and whispered, 'I love you more" Reid held Luke in his arms, and whispered, " I promise you from this day forward, I will change"
"No Reid I love you just the way you are". Reid smiled as Luke laid his head on his chest, and Reid wrapped his arms around him, as they held each other finally falling asleep.
They both knew life is hard, but together they would be just fine. Reid did change, but he was still the same in so many ways. He did make Luke his first priority. They were happily married, and they finally decided to adopt a child. They ended up adopting a little girl, she was 2 years old when they got her. Her name was Cassie, and Reid and Luke were never more blessed. They never forget that week in Japan, and every night before bed they thank God for everything they are blessed for. They say happy ending don't really happen but in this case it really did.
The End