Skeleton Isle

Chapter 40 (Janus)

Warning: Reference to Death 

Virgil texted me. Patton was still at work. I was working from home. "What? Why's he texting me? He only texts when he's distressed or needs advice." I opened the text message and read it. It read:

V: "Janus, Logan...Logan's dead. Please come quickly!"

J: "What. Do. You. Mean. He's Dead?!"

V: "Exactly that, Janus. He died in my arms! Call Patton and the twins. I need comfort right now."

J: Understood, Virgil. We will be there as soon as we can." I replied. Then, I called Patton, who picked up almost immediately.

"Jan? Is something wrong?" He inquired, worriedly.

"Patton, dear. Virgil texted me."

"Really? What did he have to say?!" He asked, excitement taking over. I felt guilty making his excitement disappear, but he needs to know this.

"He said...said that Logan...Logan's gone, Patton." I replied, my voice shaking.

There was a long and awful pause. "He...what?!?!"

"You heard right. I think Decan killed him, Patt. Virgil wants us to go there and be with him. I need to call the twins. When you get the chance to, come home please."

"I'll be home soon." He replied.

I called Remus, knowing Roman is most likely still performing. "Yo! Wazzup Snek Boi?!" He said, picking up.

"Apologies if you're busy, Remus."

"None needed. What's up?"

"Don't bother Roman about this. Not until after the show."

"Okayy? What's going on? You're scaring me, Janus!" He said.

"Remus, it's Virgil."

"What about him? He's not in danger, is he?" I didn't answer. "JANUS!!! I'm worried, man!"

"Sorry Remus. I must've blanked out for a second there. No, he's not in danger. Logan...passed away."

"Are you pulling my leg? You better be!" I didn't answer him. "No...no. No. No! He's really gone?"

"Unfortunately, yes. He is. Get to Dallas as soon as you guys can. Let Roman know. Patton just got home."

"Hold it. He's done for the night." He said.

I told Roman what happened and we all met up in Dallas. We made it to Virgil's and entered through the garage.

"Virgil..." I muttered, upon seeing his state when we entered. Patton grabbed my hand and we held hands for a while while Roman talked to him.

Roman told Remus and I to go to the funeral home and take Logan there. So, we did.

We arrived and took him inside. They accepted everything and we returned to the house. The funeral would be in three days.