Marshall stepped out onto the back porch.
Howard looked up at Marshall jeez kid you look more like your father than you did the last time I saw you Howard said.
I already hate this and wanna change my mind Marshall said.
You have his temperament to Howard said.
You don't get speak about my father that way he was a decent man you however I have little patience for Marshall said.
Howard got up and walked with his cane towards Marshall.
You take one step closer I'll unload all 10 bullets in this gun right into your fucking chest and I'll sleep like a baby knowing I did the lords work Marshall said scowling at Howard.
Stop it please! Marilyn said.
You know what I will the bastard is clearly gonna die in a week if all goes according to plan! Marshall said.
Like my 3 boys! Howard said.
Oh how fucking petty are you! Marshall yelled.
Howard gave Marshall 3 light punches in the shoulder you the toughest bastard you know?! Are ya!? Travis thought so to!
Lay your hand on me again I dare you I'll break it! Marshall yelled.
Please stop! Marilyn yelled.
Howard laughed and wheezed you let them die!
You think I'm proud of it! Marshall said angrily.
Just like Travis Broderick hard on the outside soft on the inside Howard said laughing.
My dad at least did good things with his life while you popped pills drank booze and beat on me, my mom, Clint, Derek and Bradley even your biological sons couldn't stand to look at you! Marshall said.
I'll be joining them soon I loved them Howard said coughing.
No you won't join them the difference between them and you is they were decent stepbrothers and decent people in general I didn't save them yes and for awhile I told myself over and over the reason why was to piss you off even more and take away three of the most dearest saints who walked Thessilon but now I know I did it to spare them from ever coming home to you again! Marshall yelled.
Howard tried punching Marshall but Marshall kicked his cane out from under him then wailed on Howard.
Marilyn got Marshall off of him.
Howard lay there on his back blood gushed from his nose and mouth it was all over his teeth as he laughed.
Marilyn helped him back into his chair.
You see this Marshall? Howard said pointing out at the sunset as the waves crashed.
Yeah I see it asshole Marshall said.
Imagine it's the last thing you'll ever see?
Marshall looked at him with an angry expression.
Howard smiled at Marshall.
You know what you couldn't stand the most was when I turned 15 I was bigger than you started whooping your ass more so wipe that smug look off your fucking face and enjoy that sunset.
Howard's face changed to a more concerned look.
Marshall got the gun out his holster and calmly walked towards Howard and pressed it against his temple.
Marshall come on now don't do something you'll regret Howard said in a worried tone.
Stop looking at me and look at the sunset Marshall said.
Marshall I'm sorry Howard said.
For? Marshall asked.
Everything Howard said.
Be more specific Marshall said.
Ok ok for abusing you Howard said shaking.
Go on Marshall said.
For abusing your mother as well Howard said.
Thank you for being honest Marshall whispered.
No problem Howard said.
Marshall then shot him in the head his blood splattered on the window behind him and some of it splattered onto Marshall's left cheek and forehead.
Marshall turned around to see his mother stood and watched.
Marilyn fell on her knees and sobbed.
I'll clean it up Marshall said walking past her.
What did you do!? Marilyn said.
I got rid of the problem Marshall said.
After he cleaned the blood he threw Howard's corpse over the balcony into the ocean below then sat down and tapped his foot as he looked at the sunset.
Sunbreaker.
