The last photo of Jake was surrounded by front page headlines from newspapers around the world. It was a photo of Jake Caliber the third being shot, as he bravely leapt in front of the President of the United States and foiled an assassination plot. It was that act of heroism that made the name Caliber synonymous with bravery and insured that it became known the world over.
Another photo graced the wall. It was a picture of Jake Caliber the fourth, Jake and Christopher’s father. He was a man who had died far too young.
In the past, that would have been the final photo on display, but no more. Jake saw that his own picture had been added to the wall. It was a still taken from video that a Texas news crew had filmed.
It showed Jake Caliber the fifth emerging wounded from a battle in a desert crucible. It was a battle in which he had singlehandedly defeated over a dozen armed men.
In the photo, Jake looked like what he was, a warrior, a born warrior, and a man worthy to bear the name Jake Caliber.
After staring at his photo for several seconds, Jake turned to Kelli. When he spoke, his voice was husky with emotion.
“You knew about this?”
Kelli gave him a quick peck on the lips before answering.
“It was your grandfather’s idea, and I know how proud it must make you.”
The old man walked over and took Jake by the shoulders.
“You made the family proud by saving the lives of those people in Texas. I love you, Jakey, and you honor the name Jake Caliber.”
Jake hugged his grandfather.
“I love you too.”
As the embrace ended, both men had moist eyes.
“The medication I’m taking for my injuries makes my eyes water sometime,” Jake said as he wiped away his tears.
The old man held up his cigar.
“I must’ve gotten a little smoke in my eyes.”
Gail walked over to them while laughing.
“Jake, Kelli told me you stopped taking your painkillers because they made you drowsy, and as for you, you old goat, that cigar’s not even lit.”
“In that case,” the old man said. “They were tears of joy, and why not? Jake and Kelli are soon to be wed, and you know what that means?”
“What?” Gail said.
“Someday soon there will be a Jake Caliber the sixth roaming this building, that’s what, woman. Now, who wants to go out to dinner, it’s on me.”
Everyone said yes, except for Lauren, who had a class to attend.
“I wish you could come too,” Chris told her.
Lauren smiled at Christopher.
“Have a good time with your family, Chris, and Velma.”
“Right,” Chris said, “and I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
Chris and Lauren left the building last, and as his mother was locking the door, Chris watched Lauren walk off toward the subway entrance.
“Doesn’t she have a car,” Velma asked, and Chris nearly jumped, as he had been lost in thoughts of Lauren.
“Lauren told me she rents a car when she needs one.”
“Oh, well come on, it’s time to celebrate Jake’s honor.”
“Yeah, and my big brother deserves it,” Chris said, but as he walked off in the other direction, he glanced over his shoulder to give Lauren one last look.
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