A Legendary Legacy

If this is how my life must be, let it last forever.

Jamie is such a wonderful mother. Adam is progressing so well. Jamie staying home to be a fulltime mother is the best decision we made for our family.

My son is so adorable. He is always smiling and playful when he is awake. After work, I can’t wait to get home for playtime with Adam. It won’t be long until he is walking around by himself.

That’s my boy!

Adam is like a little angel. Truly, he is a gift from heaven. When Adam sleeps he looks so content and carefree.

Every now and then we hire a babysitter so Jamie and I can have time for just the two of us. As we have come to depend on one another our love has grown strong. I provide for the family while Jamie cares for our child and home.

Life is good. My joy overflows.

One afternoon after work I receive a call from Susan. She wants to meet me at Pinochle Pond.

Susan and I are still good friends though lately we seem to see less of each other. It will be great to catch up with Susan. She has not been at work for a few days now.

When I arrive I find Susan staring out across Pinochle Pond. She has the look of forlorn concern on her face. I give her a friendly greeting but Susan’s expression does not change as she turns to look at me. Susan says she has some important news.

Amidst awkward gestures Susan tells me that she is handing in her resignation at work. I am shocked by the news. I protest her decision saying how great a team we make in the lab. We are on the brink of revolutionary breakthroughs in science, why would she want to throw it away now? But Susan says her mind is made up.

She also intends to leave Sunset Valley.

Susan’s further revelation has me speechless. A piece of my heart is stripped off torn from me. Susan has been more than a work colleague, more than a friend, more than…

Susan’s eyes are welling with the agony inside her. She tells me that our bond has been something special that she will never forget. But she can no longer bear the anguish she feels when she thinks of the harm she would bring if the truth were to be known. And the truth, she says, will eventually be known if she were to stay. I ask – what do you mean?

Susan is no longer able to hold herself. She bursts into tears and rushes off. I try to stop her but she demands that I let her leave. I let her go. Susan hesitates, turns, and comes back to embrace me. I hold her close; one last time. Gently Susan pushes away. Her eyes stare longingly into mine.

Forgive me Jacob. I love you.

And then she goes. I never see Susan again.

To be continued…

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