Seeking Solace

Epilogue

By GCS

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Johnny woke the next morning after his surgery to find Hank asleep in the chair beside his bed once again. He felt better, stronger than he had since his surgery. He stirred in the bed waking Hank. "John are you okay?"

"Yeah Cap. I feel a lot better."

"Can I ask you something?" Cap asked and Johnny nodded yes. "What was it about your anniversary at the department that had you so bugged?"

"I don't know Cap. I guess I just thought maybe like so much in my life my time here was up. I mean I really like being a fireman and a paramedic. It just seems like every time I think things are going good for me something happens. I don't want my career to end on a bad note. Ya know?"

"Well John you are a valuable asset to the department. We wouldn't let you go without trying to discourage from doing that."

"I know Cap, but then the accident. I felt like it was an omen. You know my people believe strongly that the spirits lead us. I thought the spirits were telling me my career was over. That it was time to move on before something worse happened."

"Well John consider this. Maybe the spirits thought you needed to be reminded how important you are to the rest of us. You are like a son to me John. I like having you on my team. You are very proficient at your job as both a fireman and a paramedic. I consider you and the rest of our crew to be the best LA has to offer. Couldn't it be possible that the spirits wanted you to be reminded that you have made the right choices and are doing what you were born to do?"

Johnny smiled one of the biggest Gage grins he had ever smiled. "Yeah Cap. Yeah I think you're right." He shifted trying to sit up higher in the bed. "Thanks Cap. Thanks for helping me to see that. I…Uh…I think of you as….well I…you…you mean a lot to me too Cap."

"I know son. I know."

"Cap?"

"Yes John?"

"Do you think you could read me some more of that novel?"

"Sure John I'd be glad too."