Filling your Daddy's Shoes

Chapter 1: Leaving Again

This book series is Honoring ALL Military risking their lives for my Freedoms. Thank you so much for what you do everyday and I can never repay you for it.

Shane stood in the hallway of his Dad's apartment. He was staring at a picture on the wall. It was one of him and his Dad,and His Uncle Jay.

"Cmon Shane! Let's go." said Kyle

Kyle walked out the bathroom. Opened his front door. Jay is meeting him at the airport.

Shane followed behind him.

"Dad,I'm gonna miss you." Shane hugged his Dad.

"I'm gonna miss you too Son."

Kyle drove to the airport, parked his car, and walked inside. Shane saw Jay and ran over to him and Hugged his Uncle.

"Hey Bud. Ready to have some fun."

"Yeah. And I'm gonna miss you Dad." Shane hugged Kyle and never let him go.

"Shane,I'll be back. I promise. I love you." They hugged again,and Kyle kissed the top of Shane's head.

"Cmon Shane. Wanna go see the guys at the district?" asked Jay

"Yeah. We can." Shane looked back on his Dad leaving. He started to cry.

Jay saw a tear, he bent down and looked him in the eye.
"Hey Bud,We go through this every time. You and I both know He's coming home. We'll meet him right here in this airport."

"I know. He's just going to miss my basketball though."

"I'll be there and so will everyone from the district. We'll cheer you on!"

"Alright."

Jay and Shane walked to his truck. Shane got in and Jay started it up. He drove to the district.

"Hey Hank! I brought Shane here if that's ok with you."

"Yeah. Totally."
Shane and Jay proceed to walk into Intelligence. Jay sat in his chair.

"Hey Shane! How's school?" asked Adam

"Good. I have straight A's and I'm taking all honors classes."

"Wow! Congrats." said Erin

"Uncle Jay! Can Erin come over for Dinner? I like it when she comes over we always have fun."
Jay was motioning for Him to shut up.

"Yeah Jay. I'll come over. Thanks Shane for asking."

"No problem." said Shane

Erin walked into the break room and started to pour her coffee. Jay walked in behind her.
"Erin,I thought we didn't wanna tell anyone."

"Tell anyone what? We aren't dating. Just two friends and his nephew having dinner. What's wrong with that?"

"I know. I know."

Jay poured his cup of coffee.

"Uncle Jay?"

"What if Dad doesn't make it back home?"

"Shane,He will make it home. I promise. He won't leave you here. Although,He does leave you here with me every time He gets deployed. This is is 4th tour."

"Why does He keep going back?" asked Shane

"Shane,He wants to do what I did. Save People,He thinks if He's home then He's not saving anyone but in reality He is. He saved Mouse and I."

"Hey Uncle Mouse!" Shane walked over to Mouse and hugged him.

"Hey Shane!"

Jay and Shane spent the afternoon at the district before going to Jay's house. Shane said goodbye to everyone and Jay drove to his apartment. Jay has a room for Shane knowing that he always comes over.

"Can we play XBox?" Shane walked into the apartment and sat down on the couch.

"Yeah. Sure. I gotta make Dinner though."

"You like Erin don't you?"

"Well,It's different Shane. We've been partners for 3 years now. I don't know. I guess it's weird. I love her. And I don't think that'll ever change. Shane,I remember your Dad and Your Mom. They were amazing together. Until your Mom decided to leave you with your Dad. I stepped in and helped him raise you while he's gone,because I know he'd do the same if I was in this situation. But back to the point I do like Erin. I hope that one day she's the mother of my kids."

"Uncle Jay,Why didn't my Dad leave the Army?"

"I don't know bud. Like I said earlier, He feels as if When He's home He won't be helping people whereas when He's overseas. He's helping save his country. That's a real hero. Someone who doesn't care about the risks that come with the job. And they still do it anyway. Shane,Your dad won't stop you from doing anything. If you wanna go into the Army. Go save the country. If you wanna become a Police Officer like your Uncle Jay,then go ahead. If you wanna become a Doctor,Your Dad will always stand with you."

"Uncle Jay,Thanks for being there for me when my Mom wasn't and Thanks for being there for me when my Dad can't. You're my hero." Shane hugged Jay

Jay looked up and hugged him tight.

Jay got up and went into the kitchen. He started to fix the Chicken parmesan. Shane got out all the ingredients. Jay sat down at the table and cut up the Chicken for Shane to start breading. After He finished that he cut up the seasoning. And put it in the pan and sauteed it down. Then he cooked the chicken and threw it in the pot. Shane heard a doorbell.
He ran to the door and opened it.
Erin walked in.

"Hey Erin!" said Shane

"Hey Shane,Where's Jay?"

"The kitchen. He's finishing up dinner."

The computer started ringing. Shane ran towards it.

"Uncle Jay,It's Dad!" yelled Shane

He answered it.

"Hey Dad!"

"Hey Son. How's it going over there?"

"Great,Uncle Jay is fixing dinner right now."

"That's cool bud. Listen,I might not be able to call for a while. I have a mission. Ok. I love you Shane,Tell your Uncle Thank you."

"I love you Dad!"

The call ended.

"Ok Shane,Get in the kitchen. I have your plate ready."

"I didn't think you'd show." Jay hugged Erin

"Well, I wanted to come have dinner."

"Corn and Chicken Parmesan. And Coke or whatever you want to drink."

"Uncle Jay,My basketball game is tomorrow."

"Oh right. Shane,You are going to need to give me your schedule. I got a calendar to put on the fridge so I know when you have things going on."

"Alright!" Shane finished his dinner then he went into the bathroom and took a shower.

"Erin,You know It's a good thing you are here."

"Why?"

"Because I can do this and no one will ever know." Jay kissed Erin

Shane walked out the bathroom twenty minutes later and Went into his room.

"I love you Uncle Jay!" Shane hugged him then went back into his room