19. Last night on earth
The Space Between
Goku stared into the night sky, daring the stars to dance. He wasn't a poet – far from it – but it was moments like these that made Goku wish he knew the perfect words to describe such a scene.
"Dad!" Gohan joined his father on the front step. "You forgot your dinner."
Goku looked up absent-mindedly at the smiling face of his son. "You never forget dinner." Gohan chuckled.
How could he eat? Tomorrow they would face Cell. Tomorrow they would fight to live. Tomorrow everything would change.
Gohan touched his arm lightly in concern. "Are you alright?"
His son. No longer a boy, but not yet a man. He was strong, compassionate, intelligent…. And he would be capable when the time came.
"I'm proud of you, Gohan."
He nodded. "I know, Dad."
Goku wrapped his arms around Gohan for a quick hug. Gohan closed his eyes, overjoyed to finally have his father back. He had spent so many years alone. Once Goku defeated Cell, they could be a normal family again.
Goku kept his arm around Gohan's shoulder as they both sat comfortably in silence. Goku was content to share this moment with his son.
His last night on earth.