Jacob(44)

“Sometimes it takes something outside our power to put things right. Jason is trying to find that. Being the selfish bastard I am, I still want him to be my lawyer. God knows I need him and trust him entirely. He did agree to it, so at least he still works for Guardian in a roundabout way.”

“We can’t protect the kids forever, Gabriel.” Frank’s comment sounded melancholy.

Gabriel shook his head. The ruckus under the tent drew everyone’s attention. They all watched an animated Joseph tell a story using Jacob and Justin as props. When Joseph tackled an unsuspecting Justin, Jacob climbed on top of Joseph, which led to a massive pile-on by Jason and Jared. Jade gave a war cry and fell on top of the pile lifting her arms in victory.

Gabriel’s attention turned back to the couple on the porch. “Those men and women are our nation’s future and Guardian’s leadership. Without them…God, I couldn’t imagine how the world would look. The sharp end of the spear is under that tent. Together they represent hope for a brighter future both here and abroad, and I’ll be damned if I won’t do everything in my power to ensure they are taken care of so they can continue to protect the rest of us.”



~ End ~