That Day

During our time away, his parents must have filled him in on what happened while he was still locked up in his deep and long slumber.

"Don't worry about it. I'll always have your back," Bradon replied without missing a beat.

"And I promise that I'll always have yours," Anthony replied before he beamed a smile at his brother.

I could feel the love between the two brothers, and it brought a smile to my lips to think that the love that they shared closely resembled the bond that I shared with my sister. It suddenly felt like I didn't belong in the room, but just as I was wondering if I should leave to give the two of them some private time and space to catch up, Anthony turned and focused his eyes on my face.

"I heard that you married Diana in my place..." Anthony said to Bradon, although his eyes were still glued to my face.

"I did. It had to be done," Bradon replied matter-of-factly.