* 3 Years Later *
Evelyn stood on the porch holding her young one-year-old daughter. She was about six months pregnant with her third child. She watched Rafe, Danny, and Daniel Jr. playing with his pretend plane. Daniel was laughing as the two men rolled him around. His dark eyes glistened in the setting sun and his long brown hair blew in the wind. He had round rosy cheeks with a button nose. Rafe had said he looked just like Danny when he was five.
"Come on Betty," Evelyn said as she started towards them, "Let's go play with your daddy and big brother." Betty began to giggle. She handed the baby to Rafe and sat down next to him so she too could play with Daniel.
"Hey there Betty," Rafe said in a soothing voice. She began to smile and quickly got comfortable. She had short brown hair that was thin and slightly curly. She had light blue eyes that made her very innocent looking. Her face was round and rather pale. She was named after Evelyn's friend Betty who was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
"So how long has it been since you two got married?" Danny asked looking up towards them. "Three years?"
"Yep, just about," Rafe responded as he put his arm around Evelyn's shoulder. Rafe could tell that Danny was jealous so he quickly changed the subject. "How 'bout that sky," Rafe said pointing upward. There were oranges and yellows surrounding the setting sun. "Why don't we go take Betty here on her first flight," Rafe suggested as he began to stand up. "We'll bring Daniel on up too."
"Why not," Danny said as he hoisted Daniel out of the toy plane.
They got into the old red crop duster owned by Rafe's father. This plane held so many memories including their first flight. Rafe sat in front with Betty and Danny in back with his son.
Evelyn stood on the ground watching them. She smiled when she saw Daniel wave to her and immediately waved back. She was happy that she was blessed with such a wonderful family. She loved being with Rafe and was only happier when she saw Betty and Daniel smile at her. She gently rubbed her abdomen and said softly, "You're lucky to have such a wonderful family." She looked back up as the plane swiftly glided through the sunset.