Twenty Five

Today's the day. She's here. I'm holding Miss Tyler Bliss Coulter in my arms. She's smiling at me. She's so tiny.

"Hey baby girl," I say to her. "I'm your daddy. This may be the only time in your life that you know that, but maybe someday you'll understand. I love you."

I never want to let her go. In my arms, she's safe. Soon, I will have to entrust my daughter to Tris and Four. Charlie has disappeared. She probably won't come back. I'm all that Tyler has right now. I will have to treasure this moment while I have it.

"I will never let anyone hurt you. I will protect you no matter what. I love you more than anything in the world."

She looks back at me. Her blue eyes are just like mine. So is her small amount of light brown hair. She so fragile, but yet seems so strong. She is me, but I won't let her become this cold person I have. I have sworn to myself that she won't be cold and hard. I won't let that happen to her heart.

There is a knock at the door. It's Four and Tris. They walk into the room. They look at me for a moment. Tris walks closer and looks at Tyler, who has fallen asleep in my arms. She smiles at her. Her eyes are red and puffy. I can tell she's been crying. Tris hugs me gently.

"Thank you," I whisper to her.

"I'm so sorry," she whispers.

I reluctantly hand Tyler to her. She cradled her in her arms. Ty wakes up and just looks at me. She doesn't cry but rather starts to whimper. I can see what almost looks like betrayal in her eyes. She feels betrayed. It's like she knows what's happening, and she doesn't want me to leave her.

Oh, sweet baby, I don't want to leave you either.

I look down at her. I stroke her head gently.

"I know, baby girl. I'm sorry,' I say holding back a tear. My voice has started to become chocked up.

Tris and Four have been cleared to leave. They are about to go out the door when Tris turns to me. Her eyes travel from me to Tyler.

"Goodbye Tyler Bliss. I love you," I say before kissing the top of her head. It kills me to see them leave. When they have left, I slide down the wall, sit on the floor and cry…