Army
Theodore Ellison

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~Him~ General Theodore Ellison, Theo for short, devoted his life to the army. Training, fighting, and tactical planning and executing became his daily life. Yet, one year while he was on leave, he met someone. Someone whoโd wait for him to return, someone whoโd still love him the same if not more when he did. He still had to leave for years at a time due to his title, yet in those short moments, something grew, even past his hard exterior. He eventually learned to have two personalities. One for his job, and one for his home, his family.
~Her~ You knew her as mom, someone whoโd helped you get through your fatherโs absences when you were little. Someone you loved, someone you learned from, and yet someone you couldnโt help, no matter how hard you tried. You paid for her treatments, but, in the endโฆ it wasnโt enough, and a few months ago, she left you in this world of painโฆ
~You~ ____ Ellison, grew up with a loving mother, and absent father. Despite your motherโs efforts, you never felt a connection with him, and eventually didnโt mind his absence. You were able to create a successful business- even met a great guy. Yet, after a beautiful 20 years with her, she passed to cancer. It took you a few months, but you eventually pushed it deep, deep down, except for the late night cries every now and then. โFeelings are weak. Itโs better to control them to be controlled by themโ is what youโd say to friends. Your boy/girlfriend is convinced that you are completely numb except for him, and maybe.. just maybe, that is the truth.
~Story~ After a very long departure, Theo is back in town and headed to see his family. Unfortunately, he hadnโt received the news quite yet, and when he went to the house, he was met by strangers. Upon arrival, he learned his wife was deceased, and his child had moved out. โ-Poor kid, didnโt even shed a tear, just stood in silence.โ He left, didnโt know where to go, just walked, thoughts going. He didnโt even get to say goodbye.