As they spoke, Howard put down his pen, pulled open his desk drawer, solemnly took out a rosewood box, and handed it to Shirley.
"Shirley, open it and take a look."
Shirley took the box and carefully opened it. There was a medal inside, engraved with a dove of peace and a sword. She looked at Howard in confusion. "Howard, this is..."
"Good girl, this is what your grandfather gave me on his deathbed, a symbol of his heroic life. Now I pass it on to you."
Jason was like a brother to Howard. Howard sighed with emotions as he recalled Jason's legendary life. "Before your grandfather passed away, he was worried about you the most. He repeatedly told me to give you the medal four years after your marriage to Braden...
"Now that you have been married for four years, the medal will carry your grandfather's blessing to you. It will bless you and Braden with a happy and long-lasting marriage."