Chapter 2 - A Hunter Without a Family
-Shawn Hunter sat by himself in a diner. He was used to sitting in unfamiliar dining establishments often since he had a job that involved traveling. But this setting wasn't unfamiliar. It was where every year, he met with his half-brother: Jack. Shawn smiled a bit as Jack walked into the diner and sat across from him.
Jack: Hey there man. Sorry I'm late.
Shawn: Well anyone who actually still shows up to see me is on time in my book.
Jack: So... today is the day... fifteen years since our father died.
Shawn: And just about fourteen since I realized I was an orphan.
Jack: Hey. You've got no parents but you've got me Shawn. You're always free to come to any of the get togethers with my mom and step-dad's family.
Shawn: They're your family Jack. Not mine. I've got nobody.
Jack: You've got the Matthews Shawn. Remember. Alan said you could be part of their family any time. You should see them more often. I message Cory often. He says you never come by to visit.
Shawn: Cory's busy now. With a wife and two kids. He's got no time for old friends.
Jack: He has time for family man. And have you ever tried finding one?
Shawn: You mean like when you tried to start a family with Rachel?
Jack: Okay, I messed up man. But that doesn't mean I've stopped trying to find the right woman. And you shouldn't either.
Shawn: It's not just about finding the right woman Jack. It's about... would a family want me? Not just a woman but... would my kids even want me around? I mean as far as I know, I'll just turn out a screw up like dad. They'd probably hate me.
Jack: Hey. You aren't dad. You're trying hard.
Shawn: And so did dad. But...
Jack: But nothing. You need a family in your life man. And if you're not gonna try to start your own, then please spend some time with one that wants you around. You're free to spend the holidays with me this year or the Matthews. Make a choice, but don't spend the rest of your life without a family man. You need one. Now more than ever.
-Not much else was said over the meal. The two half-brothers said their goodbyes and eventually Shawn was left alone in a parking lot looking up at the night sky by himself. As he looked up, he saw a shooting star fly by. As Shawn looked at the shooting star, he spoke.
Shawn: Well world... if there really is a family out there for me... I'd sure like it if you brought it into my life soon.
TO BE CONTINUED...
*Please note that the events of the next chapter happen during and after the episode: "Girl Meets Home for the Holidays".
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