Chapter 1: First interaction
Conrad Graham smiled as the reunions of believers were taking place. He and Shelly Malloy both watched as martyred believers were rewarded for their service during the Tribulation. Conrad watched as he saw the seven martyred Young Trib Force members that he knew about get rewarded. Conrad was surprised to see his older brother, Taylor, get rewarded. Conrad saw Ryan Daley getting his reward and the latter's reunion with Phoenix. Conrad figured he ought to introduce himself to Ryan. He had heard so much about the youngest male member of the Young Tribulation Force and his exploits and Conrad knew it was the proper time to finally meet each other.
Conrad and Shelly both looked for Ryan. When they saw him, Conrad called out to Ryan and yelled his name. Ryan walked over to them, smiling and seeming amiable.
"Ryan Daley", Conrad said. "It's good to finally meet you."
"Likewise, man", Ryan said. "You're a Young Trib Force member, right?"
"Yeah", Conrad said. "My name is Conrad Graham."
Ryan seemed to be in thought for a few seconds. "Graham…wait, are you Taylor Graham's brother?!"
"Yeah", Conrad said. "How did you figure that out?"
"I met Taylor in heaven", Ryan said. "He and his girlfriend, Hasina, became believers just before they died. It seems that all of the talking Judd and the other Young Trib Force members gave to them finally got through to them."
"I'm so glad to hear that", Conrad said. "I always thought there was a chance he would be in heaven. I really missed him during the last five years."
"Well, at least we're all together now", Ryan said. "For eternity!"
"You've got to meet the other Young Trib Force members", Conrad said. "I think you'll like them."
"I'm looking forward to that, I genuinely am", Ryan said. "We definitely have a lot to talk about."
Ryan glanced at Shelly. "Nice to see you again, Shelly. So, you and Conrad are together now?"
"Yeah", Shelly said. "We had our arguments, but things have really worked out since."
"That's good to hear."
