FAILURE

By Kool Killer

Life was wonderful for Gorden Bookduh. Gorden had everything he could ask for, and more. He was blessed with a gorgeous wife and an adoring son. Gorden met Samantha when he was on leave from the SilverSides, a destroyer he was stationed on. Soon after that, Gorden and Samantha were married. Nine months later, Samantha gave birth to a healthy baby boy; Gorden and Samantha named the infant, Austin. Gorden worked on and off the SilverSides, visiting his wife and son whenever possible. As the years went by Austin had gotten bigger and was now seven years old. Gorden had gained permission to leave the SilverSides to be there for Austin's seventh birthday.

EARTH, WASINGTON 8/2/2540 5:21pm

The sun started to set on Gorden and Austin as they fished at Carlana Lake. They had stayed out there since noon, and hadn't even got a nibble, until. The fishing pole Austin was holding jerked slightly as he rewound the reel.

"I've got one!" Austin yelled over to his father. Gorden set his pole down and ran over to his son with excitement.

"All right, now get that sucker out of the water," Gorden commanded as he motioned for Austin to continue winding his reel. The fish could now be seen coming up through the water. "It looks like it's going to be a big one," Gorden stated, causing a huge smile to spread across Austin's mouth. Austin, with one last tug on his reel, sent the fish flying out of the water. Both Gorden and Austin were stunned at what they saw. What was thought to be a fish was actually just a water logged boot. "Look at that, you just caught a boot fish!" Gorden exclaimed as he began to laugh.

"Boot fish?" Austin questioned as he shot a funny look at Gorden. Gorden removed the boot from the reel line and threw it back into the water.

"Oh well, maybe next time we will get one," Gorden said as he scoped Austin up into his right arm. Gorden used his free hand to grab both fishing poles. Gorden, with Austin in hand, started to walk back to his house. Gorden looked at his son as he walked down the road. He really does look just like me, Gorden thought to himself, as his son looked up at him, with big green eyes.

"What do you think Moms making for dinner?" Austin asked Gorden as his stomach barked at him.

"Maybe it will be bacon and cheesy potato soup," Gorden answered, thinking of all the great food Samantha had made over the last seven years. "You know your Mother always cooks up tasty meals," Gorden explained as he gave Austin a loving squeeze. Before long, Austin and Gorden reached their house. Samantha was sitting on the porch and waving at them as she smiled.

"Mom, Mom!" Austin yelled wanting to tell her of their fishing experience. Austin began to struggle in Gorden's right arm and managed to slip away. Austin ran up to Samantha and gave her a big hug.

"Did you catch anything dear," Samantha asked in a soft voice.

"We caught a boot fish, but dad let it go," Austin explained.

"Well it's good your father threw it back, it probably would not have tasted too good," Samantha laughed as she looked over at Gorden, who was still holding the fishing poles.

"It put up a real fight too," Gorden exaggerated as he set both the fishing poles down.

"Dinner is ready," Samantha announced as she waved at both the boys signaling them to come inside. Austin was in the house in a heartbeat. Gorden walked up to Samantha and asked her in a mid-evil voice.

"What has thine winch prepared for dinner," Gorden smiled at Samantha as he gave her a hug.

"Something special for thy king," Samantha played along with Gorden, returning a kiss for a hug.

"Let us attend the banquet," Gorden ordered as he walked Samantha into the house and closed the door. Gorden and Samantha walked into the dining room and sat down at the table. Austin had already beaten them there. Samantha stood and removed a sheet of tin foil covering a platter to reveal, a savory chicken. Then Samantha removed the lids on different pots revealing even more side dishes. There was sweet corn, macaroni and cheese, buttermilk biscuits, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, all this food looked absolutely delicious. Samantha started dishing up two plates for Gorden and Austin, before getting to hers.

"I bet you they don't have food this good in the covenant," Gorden said complementing Samantha's feast. Samantha nodded and looked over at her son and asked.

"How is your food Austin,"

"It's great," Austin said with his mouth full of macaroni. The family continued their meal laughing and joking until they had finished. Samantha looked at Gorden's and Austin's empty plates, satisfied with her cooking.

"All right Austin, it's time to go to bed," Samantha told him as she looked at the clock which read 8:01.

"Could I stay up a little longer," Austin asked as he held his index finger half an inch above his thumb.

"I'm sorry sweetie, but you have school tomorrow; now go and brush your teeth,' Samantha ordered as she pointed to the bathroom.

"Yes ma'am," Austin said in defeat as he walked into the bathroom and closed the door. Samantha got up from the table and began to clean up. Gorden got up from the table, walked into the kitchen and asked Samantha if she needed any help cleaning up.

"Do you need any help?"

"I can take care of this, why don't you put Austin to bed," Samantha said as she started setting dishes into the sink. Gorden walked out of the kitchen and started to head down the hallway towards Austin's room. The bathroom light was still on, a hint that Austin hadn't left yet. Gorden quickly made his way into Austin's room and hid behind the door.

Austin had finished brushing his teeth, rinsed, and spit the water into the sink. Austin wiped his mouth and smiled in the mirror before turning off the light and leaving the bathroom. As Austin was walking down the hallway he looked at different family picture's that had been placed on the wall. Austin stopped and stared at one of the picture's, where he was dressed up with his Father like soldiers. Austin grinned, and continued to walk down the hallway to his room; unaware of the danger that lurked behind his door. Austin entered his room and started to get into his bed when he heard a deep voice boom from behind him.

"You will make a most tasty snack!" Gorden said loudly, imitating an elite. Austin gave out a startled yelp as Gorden grabbed him and lifted him into the air.

"No please, I don't even taste good," Austin pleaded trying not to laugh.

"Ah, you might not taste good, but the food in your belly does," Gorden said as he tossed Austin onto his bed. Austin bounced as he hit the bed, laughing as he flew up into the air. Gorden sat down next to Austin and held him down as he tickled him.

"Stop, please," Austin begged as he struggled against Gorden. Gorden ceased his attack upon his son and pulled a blanket over him. Austin yanked the blanket off himself, sat up, and looked at his Father with a sad expression. "Do you really have to leave tomorrow?" Austin asked as tears began to well up in his eyes. Gorden grabbed Austin with both hands and pulled him close into an embrace.

"I do, but I will only be gone for three months, and after that my service will be up; and I can stay here with you and your mother indefinitely.

"What does indefinitely mean?" Austin questioned Gorden as he tilted his head.

"It means I will be here forever," Austin smiled and wiped the tears from his eyes before hugging Gorden. "While I am away, it is going to be up to you," Gorden said as he pointed a finger at Austin. "To look after your mother,"

"Yes sir!" Austin responded as he tried to make his voice sound like a marines.

"Sir?" Gorden questioned as he eyed Austin suspiciously.

"I mean, Yes Lieutenant!" Austin corrected himself as he saluted.

"There you go," Gorden complemented as he laid Austin back into his bed and pulled the covers over him. "I love you will all my heart, Austin," Gorden said as he leaned over and kissed his son on the forehead.

"I love you too, Dad," Austin replied softly as he began to fall asleep. Little did Austin know this would be the last time he saw his Father, for a very long time. Gorden stood up and watched his son a few moments before turning to leave. Samantha had watched Gorden and Austin the whole time smiling. Gorden walked towards Samantha and out of Austin's room, quietly closing the door behind him. Gorden turned and faced Samantha as he leaned in and kissed her.

"Now it's time for us to go to bed," Samantha whispered as she slowly walked down the hallway swinging her butt from side to side. Samantha stopped at their bedroom doorway and looked back at Gorden seductively as she ran her slender fingers up her thigh.

Gorden wasted no time getting to the bedroom to be with his wife. Gorden walked into the bedroom and closed the door behind him. He tuned and faced Samantha, who jumped on him kissing and running her hands up and down Gorden's back. Gorden and Samantha began to undress themselves as they climbed into bed with haste. Gorden laid there looking into Samantha's hazel eyes as he blew her a kiss. Samantha turned her head and crossed her arm's as if she had lost interest in him. Gorden saw this and frowned, then he quickly grabbed her and pulled Samantha into his warm arms. Samantha let out a startled laugh as Gorden began kissing up and down her soft warm neck. Gorden gently inserted his member into Samantha as they began to do their thing. Both Gorden and Samantha breathed more and more heavily as they neared their climax. The two love birds gasped, as they both came in pure pleasure. Gorden and Samantha began breathing more softly as they had finished. They both laid there still holding each other as they fell into a peaceful sleep.