Out of the woods

Kyle walked into the room where his family was recovering. He loved thinking his family like they where in the other room. He knew they where saved and that was something that Kyle was elated about. He knew their recovery was going to be a long one. Kyle saw the silver lining, it was glorious. He was glad to be able to get to know them better. The best part is she had excitement and was loyal. Kyle knew that a person doesn't change but sometimes their reactions can surprise you. Opinions could be dramatic or minimal. Normally thought through and are calculated. Reactions are normally not thought out, pure emotions controls them.

He loved seeing her asleep on the bed in the same room as his son. She had a perfectly good bed in the room downstairs, yet she couldn't part from him. She was going to be there for him no mater what. Kyle knew love and devotion like that was rare. He knew it was going to be hard placing them together but not impossible. He loved a good challenge.

Kyle couldn't help it but feel a little regret for the way it was between Ann and himself. They did what they could to make it work. They would spot each other from a distance. The moment their eyes locked he still felt butterflies. They both would present the sign to each other. Knowing that they where apart but still together. Their hearts where sewn together and beats and one. Once Ann is out of the woods he hoped she would join him. It would be so nice to kiss her again. Once or twice a year was never enough. He was still grateful for what he got, he would hold her and kiss her. Spilling all his love that he bottled up inside. He bottled it for her and her only. Moving on just wasn't an option for him even if he had to live as a ghost. He would love her beyond the grave.

Kyle was delighted when Jane's blood work came back normal. She was three days ahead of schedule. This was her new record. This was a good thing and also not at the same second. She was becoming more powerful and dangerous at the same time. She was nearing the day she would have to understand that she is different. This was a decision made by the chief and he had to respect it. Kyle owed his life to him and the life of his family. It was because of him that he was a ghost. It was better then being dead.

Since Jane's blood work came back normal that means she had completed the transfer. Kyle knew it had to do with a few things. First she was placed in a room that kept her relinking with Reese. Since they share a common magnetic pole they would naturally share electrons. This speed up the process but also made it so if one person died then they both would die. He saw it first hand and was perplexed. It didn't seam possible. There was a simple answer. It was a chain reaction from transferring stored cells. They feed on each other to become stronger. One was the host and the other robbed what they needed.

Kyle finished his rounds and went to find Troy. He knew that boy was mad. He knew he needed him. He knew that he was the last person he wanted to see. He knew that there wasn't going to be a solution to the pain in his heart. For so long he was the strong one because there was no one to rely on. Today he released that he was strong because there was an abscess of someone to rely on. Coming back from the dead is complicated.

He entered Troy's room. Troy's hands where white and his face was angry. He leaned on the wall. This wasn't a good time. Fathers learn that those are the biggest growing moments. When all their emotions are exposed. He could finally brow off all the anger. Kyle knew he deserved all of it and more.

Son, he looked Troy in the face waiting for the explosion. He was expecting him to yell. It didn't come. He simply talked calm

Troy looked at him and said. I don't remember you. His teeth where clinched. I hit my head and i don't remember you. He talked as if he blamed himself.

Troy's eyes started to glisten. I have seen pictures that you don't look like you. It wouldn't mater because i can't remember. He shook his head and looked at Kyle. I have small flashes of someone but i don't remember you. Better that way since you left.

You know i would tell Reese pretend stories. I would tell him that dad would play monster leg with us. Because i saw a little boy playing it with his dad.

I told him that you would pick us up and put our backs to the ceiling. Telling us that you where going to leave us on the ceiling. That we would squirm and beg you not to leave us there. I got that one from a movie.

That you tucked us in at night. Telling us stories of the dragon that lived in the backyard. How you tamed him to protect us and put him back there to watch over us. because i was scared and i wanted to believe it myself.

That you sang and it was offal, but we liked it. You would change the words to the song on the radio. I would make up the words just to make Reese laugh. I can't even remember your voice.

That you called us silly names like tomato head and stinky toe breath. You know i was more of a father then you where, and i was a kid. The worst part is you win.

I can't even stay or you will all be in danger. Not only that but i have to be watched. That i have to have a roommate. I am a grown man being babysat. I save lives and i don't even get to live mine because of you.

At first i blamed that girl upstairs. I realize you are the true villain. The worst part is it didn't stop when you died. I now have to lie for you. I have to live your lie. Reese and Angela will have to live your lie. I didn't even have a choice. I have to say goodbye i am glad you are alive but i am going to go spread dog ashes all over the canyon to cover existence. If he even wakes up in the next hour. Troy placed his hands over his eyes and stood there till he thought Kyle had left.