Jay stood in front of the grave with his black tux. He was visiting his best friend. He smiled as he wiped the tear from his face.

"Well Kyle,I found out Grayson is your daughter,not mine. Kyle we were both drunk that night and I know we were. It was a misjudgement and Kyle,I'm sorry you didn't get to know your daughter and I did. I'm sorry you'll never get to see her walk down the aisle. I'll take good care of her for you. I'll always take care of both of them. They are going to change the world someday and you should be proud Kyle. You never got to meet your baby girl and Kyle is a little troublemaker just like you. He talks way too much for a 3 year old. I have to go Kyle. It's their graduation day and Shane would love for you to be there. Shane misses you and I miss you buddy. Take care." Jay wiped the tear from his face then started to walk to his truck. He saw something catch his eye. Kyle's 2002 Chevy Silverado that he cherished greatly. Shane walked out of it with Morgan by his side.

"How did I know you'd be here?" Shane asked.

"I haven't visited this place in over 5 years..."

Shane smiled as he pulled out the dogtags and cross from his tux.

"Why are you pulling those out?"

"I don't think I'll be needing his dog tags anymore. I have my own. I leave in July." Shane walked to the grave and put the dog tags on it.

Jay smiled then started crying. "Shane,I am so damn proud of you."

"I can't believe it's been 6 years since He passed away. I miss him.."

"I do too kid. Shane, remember I love you and I'll love you til the day I die. I'll see you at the school."

"Alright." Jay left the cemetery and drove to the school.

"Dad,Uncle Jay he tried. He tried filling your shoes as best as he could and I think he did a damn good job too. I miss you a lot and I'm glad I got to spend that time with you. Keep me safe over there. I love you Daddy." Morgan and Shane walked back to the car and got in.

"Shane,I don't want you to go."

"Morgan,I promise I'm coming home."

"I know you will it's just I will be worried too much."

Flashback
Jay smiled as he sat next to Kyle in the gym. It was their graduation day.

"Jay Halstead! After high school he plans on enlisting in the United States Army." The principal called out.

Jay got up from his chair fixed his tasel as he walked up to the stage.
"Thank you for this." Jay smiled as he was handed his diploma.

"Kyle James. After high school Mr. James plans on enlisting in the Army." Kyle got up from his seat and walked up to the stage. He had a standing ovation since he was going to serve.

"Thank you." Kyle smiled then walked off the stage.

July 4th 2002
Kyle and Jay stood in front of the window looking at Shane. They both smiled.
"Kyle,you'll be a great dad."

"A single one. I'll never see Shane. I'll always be gone."

"I will raise him for you Kyle. While you are still in the Army."

"You'd do that for me?" Jay smiled

"Yeah. I would. He's my nephew. I gotta spoil him and teach him how to shoot."

"Okay. That means a lot Jay."

"I know you'd do it if I were in this position."
End of Flashback

Shane and Grayson sat next to each other. They both look at each other and smiled.

"We did it big bro." Grayson punched his shoulder.

"We did Little sis."

"Grayson Noelle James Halstead." Grayson smiled then walked up to the stage. Jay whistled

"Go Grayson!" yelled Kevin

"After High School. Grayson will be attending University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Criminology."

She smiled as the principal handed her the diploma.

"Shane Michael James Halstead. After High School he plans on enlisting in the Army. Please give him a round of applause." Everyone in the gym gave him a standing ovation.

July 4th

Everyone was at Erin and Jay's house for the fourth of July celebration.

"Grant,Are you excited to become a dad?" asked Shane

"No not really Shane. I'm scared."
"You'll do fine Grant..."

"Yeah. Right." Emily felt a sharp pain in her back.

"Grant! I think it's time."

Shane walked over to Emily and grabbed one arm while Grant grabbed the other.

Grayson walked over to Emily and helped her in the car. Grant sped to the hospital. A couple hours later their baby girl was born.

"Grant,I think you should raise her by yourself."

"What do you mean Em?"

"I don't think I will be a good mother. I never had one to teach me anything..."

"Em,you'll do great. I promise."

"No. I won't. You can name her." The nurse came back into the room with his daughter.

Shane walked into the room after Grant went and got him.

"I want you and Grayson to be the godparents.."

"No. I think Mikey should be."

"Shane,You have been my best friend since I was 3 I want you to be her godfather." Grant smiled as he handed Shane his daughter.

"I think I'm gonna name her Maddysn because the name means gift from God and she is my gift from God." said Grant

"Her name is beautiful Grant." said Grayson

"It is." Shane smiled then kissed Maddysn's head

"I love you."

"What's her full name?" Grant smiled.

"Maddysn Camille Voight,named her after my grandma Camille because she was the nicest woman you would ever meet even If I never got to meet her. I know I would have loved her. I wanted to honor her by naming her Maddysn Camille."

Hank overheard him and walked in.
"Grant,your grandma would be proud.."

"She would Grant." Erin chimed in.

"No she wouldn't. I got a girl pregnant at 18."

"She would be proud because you took on the responsibility of raising your daughter alone because Emily doesn't want too." said Erin

"Thanks Auntie Erin."

Grant hugged is Aunt..

A couple weeks later Grant was sitting in his room rocking Maddie back to sleep. Grayson walked in.
"I could get used to this."

"Grant,I brought you some formula.."

"Thanks. I usually have enough but I ran out. I'll pay you back."

"Hey no. I don't need you to pay me back. This is enough. I get to see my niece and goddaughter."

"Thank you for raising her while Shane and I are gone. I really appreciate it."

"I get to see this cutie everyday. I don't mind it one bit." Grant handed Maddysn to Grayson

"You will be a great mom someday."

"I don't know,sometimes I am thankful for Erin and Kim being there for me and teaching me but sometimes I don't think I will be cut out to be a mom."

"Gray,I know you'll be a good one." Grayson left and Grant sat down on the rocking chair and rocked Maddysn back to sleep.

Grayson knocked on Mikey's door. He answered it.

"Mikey,Can I come in?"
He nodded his head. Grayson walked in.

"What's wrong you look sad."

"I'm not. I am just worried with Shane leaving and something else."

"What's wrong?"

"I'm pregnant."
Mikey got the biggest smile on his face. He grabbed her cheeks and kissed her lips.

"You aren't mad?"

"No. I'm getting a mini you why would I be mad?"

"It could be a mini you. I hope it is."

"I love you." Mikey kissed her again..

This book has one more chapter left and I would like to thank everyone for reading this. It is one of my favorites because it's different and you got to see the growth of everyone and thank you a lot for reading this. Once again All the books in The Soldier's Son Series are dedicated to all Military Young and Old. And Even those who have died fighting for my freedom. I wrote this for you. Thank you so much for risking your life. I thank you greatly for your service. I cannot express enough words to thank those who have died fighting. Thank you so much and I wrote this for you even if none of you will read it. I dedicate this to the families because you guys go through so much and you don't get enough credit. Thank you for making this book one of my favorites I have ever written.