Holidays: Memorial Day
By
Kat
The heat of the day had passed and the cool desert winds had risen up. It was a perfect night for watching stars with a lover or just listening to the coyotes. But for some it was a somber evening.
Lily wasn't doing any of those things though. Instead she picked her way through the cactus's towards the plot of land where Wes was laid to rest.
Tears run down her cheek as she placed a few flowers next to the small stone that marked the burial place. The community couldn't leave a true monument because it may be seen by Seekers.
"We were so happy, so lucky to find one another." She paused to wipe her eyes. "What about our child? Our child will never meet its father! Why did it have to end like this?" she said with a sob. Her hands moving protectively over her enlarged belly.
Jeb patted her on the arm and said, "It's never right or easy when a man gives his life. A soldier dies so that his son or daughter may have a better life. A chance for his family to live free."
"That's no comfort! How am I to go on? How am I to raise this child alone?" Lilly said between tears.
"You can move on by taking it one step at a time. Pick one foot up then the other. And never think that you have to should this burden alone. We are all here to support you if you stumble."
Lilly clung to his arm and looked up into his eyes. Jeb meet her gaze and continued, "You can count on it. My house, my rules."
A/N: Ok, I hope it isn't too sentimental. Yeah I know it is. I almost didn't post it but decided that I should anyway. Maybe I should have written of a picnic or Wanda remembering Walter. I guess it's just that since Memorial Day was originally intended to honor fallen soldiers I chose to write it this way. The Caves may have no standing army, but they do have warriors that put their lives on the line to protect, clothe, and feed them.
~Kat