Theodore Ellison

Intro ~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 who’d wait for him to return, someone who’d 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 who’d helped you get through your father’s absences when you were little. Someone you loved, someone you learned from, and yet someone you couldn’t help, no matter how hard you tried. You paid for her treatments, but, in the end… it wasn’t enough, and a few months ago, she left you in this world of pain… ~You~ ____ Ellison, grew up with a loving mother, and absent father. Despite your mother’s efforts, you never felt a connection with him, and eventually didn’t 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. “Feelings are weak. It’s better to control them to be controlled by them” is what you’d 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 hadn’t 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. “-Poor kid, didn’t even shed a tear, just stood in silence.” He left, didn’t know where to go, just walked, thoughts going. He didn’t even get to say goodbye.