I Should Go

by Nevery

Speeches, farewells, denials, howls of grief and of rage. Those that knew Shepard in life remember the Commander in death. Shepard's gender and any interpretations of romance are intentionally ambiguous and left up to you. Disclaimer: Reading these shorts whilst listening to "An End for Once and For All" carries with it a heavy risk of tears.

3. Three: Jacob Taylor

Taylor, Jacob.

I hate this Shepard.

First time we met, you'd just... come back to life.

Now...

Goddamn.

You know, Brynn. She's had the kid. I tell you, the shit we saw – it's nothing till you've got a screaming baby sitting in your hands.

Scarier than ten suicide missions, but I'm ready for it. Thanks to you, I know I can come through for this kid. Be a father no matter what.

Seriously, we – we wanted you to be, like, some kind of Godparent or something?

I mean without you – kid wouldn't be here.

I guess we'll tell him – yeah it's a he – about you. How he should remember you. How, what you did. Maybe we'll leave out some parts till he's older.

Probably all the bits where Jack was talking.

Heh.

See you, Shepard.

Oh and you know what? When the kid. When my son is older, I'll take him to that bar I mentioned – the one in Rio. And he can have a drink for you.

A/N: Thanks to everyone who's favorited, followed or reviewed so far. I hope you all continue to enjoy the story, and continue to give feedback.

On that note, GeckoKisses: mission accomplished. Hope you like this one too.