“You’re leaving the reservation to come pick me up where the White people are? Really? You told me you’d rather give up elk and venison and become a Vegan before leaving the reservation. You told me you’d rather shove cooked carrots up your ass and be paraded around like the fucking Easter Bunny than leave the reservation.”
Timothy laughed.
Well, never let it be said that his grandsons didn’t get their dramatic ways from him.
Yes, he said all of that, and he meant it, but sometimes, you had to make exceptions.
“Callen James, when I said I don’t leave the reservation, I meant further away. The hotel is a mile from the edge. I think I can figure it out. How do I start a vehicle again?”
He laughed.
“Thanks, Dad,” he said. “I can’t be alone right now.”
Timothy knew.
“Saying goodbye hurt, huh?” he asked.
Callen wiped his eyes.
“He’s gone now,” he said. “Ethan said his goodbye. He won’t be back. We’re on our own.”
Timothy saw everything in the smoke, and he gave his grandson a little reassurance.
“My boy, he will be back, but not for a while. When he does, everything will change. Then, you and he will heal and have each other back. Right now, he’s learning about himself, and finding a way to heal from being hurt all of those years ago. I promise you that before I die, you will have your brother back, and it will be like he never left.”
That helped.
“Really, Granddad?”
Oh, really.
“Yes, and both of you will have the love of your lives,” he said, not telling his grandson anymore. If he did, the man might not believe him.
In the smoke, he saw the Raven.
And their relationship.
He saw Ethan and Callen as a couple, along with the Raven bringing her own past with her to it. He saw Ethan get exactly what he craved as he climbed the ladder, as he learned that with power came pain. Then, he saw that the Raven would become so powerful that she would not only lead their family, but save the country from terrible things coming.
The Blackhawk Dynasty was just beginning in these humble beginning days.
“There will be joy, happiness, love, and children. Just give Ethan space. He loves you, and he will return.”
Well, he was glad they healed at some point.
“Now, call in tomorrow, and spend the day with me. We’re going to go hunting.”
Callen went to protest.
“Kaya Cheek is going to show up there and raise hell. It’s best you’re not there,” he said.
Oh, well, that was all Callen had to hear.
“Have your deputy arrest her. She’s about to vandalize your cabin. We’ll fix it, and she’ll get some jail time for her jackassery. That will give you some peace.”
While Callen hated the idea that his cabin got vandalized, he would rather not be anywhere near there.
“Can we get my clothes and things?” Callen asked.
