April

by No Fate 1990

In this story, Jake and Rachel are temporarily stuck as giraffes. Rachel dies giving birth to her and Jake's daughter named April who has developmental delays. Cassie is a dove while Tobias remains a hawk.

5. A Hawk Among Men

Tobias' p.o.v

Jake and Rachel's daughter, April is blow out her birthday candles. I catch her off guard. Delighted,

Jake and Cassie just laugh. "Daddy, there is a hawk in the house" six year old April points out. "April,

his name is Tobias. He used to be human. He is stuck as a hawk forever" Jake explains. "OH, what

a terrible fate" April laments. Compassionate, April reminds me of Rachel that way.