I was about to retire, and we were headed to see our daughters and our adopted family in Ontario. I took another sip, feeling a swell of gratitude. Shyer than the rest of my brood, single-minded in all his endeavors, he was smart, determined, and driven. He had always done things to his own beat. Katy fretted over him all the time, but I had a feeling he would find his other half when he was ready. Matthew was still single, married to his career of being a doctor. The twins, Penny and Gavin, were both married, Gavin living in Calgary with his wife Amanda, and Penny with her husband Philip in England.

Only Matthew resided close, living here in Victoria.

No matter the time, their age, or how close together the visits were, I missed them-all my children. As usual, my wife was excited to see our girls, and I had to admit, I matched her feelings. No doubt she was talking to Gracie or Heather about our upcoming trip to Toronto. Surprising me at every turn-the way she had our entire relationship.īehind me, from somewhere in the house, I could hear Katy’s muffled voice speaking, the sound of her laughter bringing a smile to my face. It always seemed so odd that someone so filled with light should prefer the inkiness of dark around her, but that was my Katy. I contemplated my life as I watched daylight bleed into night-Katy’s favorite time of day. I sipped my scotch, appreciating the smooth, rich flavor as it slipped down my throat. The last echoes of daylight caught the movement of the ocean, the never-ending kaleidoscope of colors swirling under the fading light. Twilight was closing in all around as I stood on the deck, gazing over the water. Previously published exclusively on Radish with over 13+ million views. What happens when the man you used to be casts a shadow over the man you are today?Ĭan the two worlds merge in peace, or will one cause the other to splinter?Ĭan forgiveness be earned or does it come with too high a price? Until the day his past shows up and tosses a grenade into his future. He has everything he could desire, and he is blessed with all he never knew he needed. You can change your future but you can’t escape your past

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