Epilogue or chapter 16 if are not ready to bid farewell to the numbers.
On this day four years I ago made the biggest life changing decision that turned my world upside down. Sadly must of what unfolded were negative memories bruised feelings and I try to forget the swelled jaw. However just that glimmer of positive was worth it all. You will never hear me say any differently. Not only did I save Molly's life as she has a habit of informing me at least twice a day but she has saved my life as well.
She misses Jack deeply it's a pain that I have no way of healing for her. Neither of us have seen him in three years and ten months, after we told him of our happy news and I received that oh so lovely punch that dislocated my jaw, hours of yelling and crying followed behind. He bought himself a plane ticket back to Hope Springs and hid out at a friend's house until his term at college began. It was the day before that Molly saw him for the last time. I knew my presence being there would have only served to make a difficult situation that much more so. When she returned home with a tear stained face barely able to repeat the parting words he left with her. I swear to God if I ever see him again I will kill him. We do know from updates that Fi provides us from time to time that he's engaged to be married some time next spring. I am not holding my breath for an invitation, but sadly I think Molly is.
Just as Molly had predicated Fi was pretty pissed off by the news, but by that first December and Christmas holiday season rolled around she had found a way to make peace and acceptances with it all. She told me one time, "Thank you for showing my mom that love is still alive and well out there." Fiona herself shall be starting her sophomore year at Washington State in a few weeks time and has been dating my brother since last Valentines Day. Everything is going great for them. I try not to think about the fact if they ever decide to have any children I'd be playing a duel roll of both uncle and step grandfather. Though the reactions that Fiona receives when she tells people she's technically dating her uncle are pretty damn priceless.
My father has been supportive of the marriage since almost the beginning, much to the adgrin of my mother. My dad has always been a relaxed go with the flow of the movements type of guy, once he saw both Molly and I were genuinely happy was all he needed. My mom's reaction was quite the opposite to say the least. Though four years have past she still has difficulty holding a civilianized conversation with either one of us for longer than three minutes. She'll only come over if she has absolutely has to or my father forces her.
Molly has retired from performing for the second time in her life; it was a very hard decision that was made after months of agonized thinking and discussions. One of the main factors was the fact she just didn't enjoy it much as she had 18 months prior. My career is going well and strong I have been playing with a local group for about a year. Still waiting for our lights of fame and general interest to shine bright on us. For now I am having fun and enjoy being able to stay near home.
Not only so that I may be near and with Molly but for the second factor of Molly's decision to retire, our daughter. Now had we actually planned on having kids? To be honest no. Much as I didn't mind kids I just never had seen myself as the parenting type. Molly's age was another reason we had decided not to go that route either. But it seemed as if Sydney had a completely different say in that matter. Not that I mind at all. I have learned to appreciate the bond all my female friends hold with their father's, it's absolutely amazing. Sid will be celebrating her second birthday in September; I try not to think about how fast time has already vanished.
All that has happened, all that will happen, and no one knows what it will be is an amazing adventure. Just to think none of this might never have happened if I hadn't written that letter, which is actually framed on the wall. I took a risk and received the greatest joy I could have ever imagined.