Title: "The First Day of My Life"
Character: Leo
Rating: G
Category: Angst
Summary: Leo reflects upon the people he loves.
AN: This was written in response to a Live Journal TWWChallenge.
This feels strange. No pain. No stress. My body looks like it did when I was twenty. What's wrong?
No, nothing's wrong.
Now I remember. The pain. The trip to the hospital. The electricity flowing through my chest.
Then nothing. Nothing but peace that is. That's what different. Peace. Calm.
There's no phones. No alarm clocks. No desks.
Jed, are you okay? You look like you're crying. Abbey, why are your eyes so red? Oh. They're crying over me. Don't do that. I'm fine. So very fine. I'm not lonely. You should see who's here. And I'll be here when it's your time. Soon my brother. Soon. I know.
Josh, don't freak out on me, son. I'm okay. Your father and sister say hello. Can't you see I'm okay? I really am. You have a challenge. You can do it. If only I could tell you that our man wins. But you will have to wait to find that out yourself. I know.
Oh CJ. How much I miss that smile, that laughter. I miss your screaming at me for something that is now so unimportant. You will do well, CJ. But CJ, there are things that are much more important than work. Believe me. I know.
Toby, fight them Toby. I always said you were the toughest guy I had ever met. That's why I chose you over those clowns in New Hampshire. Your toughness is what has gotten you this far. Don't give it up now. It'll be fine, Tobias. You have served us faithfully and well. And things will get better. I know.
Sam. Look at me. Look at me in the sunset off the California coast. See the bright red trails as the sunsets every day. That's me telling you are doing fine. You were a student with me and I'm glad you've learned some lessons. I know you'll go far. I know.
Margaret. My long and faithful servant. If you only knew how much I really loved you but could never say. Those long nights when you would not go home until I did. You would not sleep until I did. Your children will hear the stories of a time in history that made a difference in the world. And they will be proud of your part in it. Your true love will come soon. Be patient. I know.
Mal, I'm so sorry we didn't have more time together. But now we have eternity. I'll always be with you. In everything you say. In everything you do. In everything you love. I'll be there for you. I always loved your mother but the jobs just got in the way. Know that I'll always love you. I know you'll always love me. I know.
Okay. That's all I wanted to say.
Look at the light. Look who's here to greet me.
Am I ready?
Yes, I'm ready. I'm ready for the first day of my life. My new life.
THE END