We were planning on having children soon, but we can put it off for awhile. How are we going to be able to get him?”“I have the firm’s jet on st...ndby now. I think the closest airport is Keene NH. Can you get packed and be there within forty-five minutes? We can talk more during the flight.”“We’ll meet you there. Oh, what is the boy’s full name?“It is James Rider Cumberland. Bonny named him that with Charli’s agreement. Also, they agreed sometime in the future you would learn you were named as. ”“Very good, Cindy. Very good. Lots of people get the rating but never have to use it for real.”“That’s what the guy said at the flight school. But I practice, if I can do it without scaring the crap out of my passengers.”“Good for you. Now, commercial ticket. I assume from Wally’s whining that you’re more than ready.”“Yessir. More than ready. And I have a path forward. Next on the agenda is my instrument rating. Then I’m thinking CFI-I (Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument flight. I barely noticed the girl sitting on the couch, watchingtelevision. After talking to Mom and Dad for a minute, I looked back at thegirl. I knew it was Missy, but I couldn't believe how she had grown. Shehad the same dark skin she had always had; she got that from her father,not her mother (my mom's sister). Her hair was shorter and stylish. Itried to be polite. "Hey, Missy," I said casually as Lynn excused herselfto the bathroom. "Hey!" she said excitedly, as if she'd been waiting for meto. . and I’m assuming that it’s the same thing you want. How close am I?”. “Real close, Sis. Real close!”, and I pulled my sister tight enough to me that her ribs were in serious jeopardy. I had never felt so loved, or loved anyone, as I did that moment.Sarah broke the moment, but with the silent promise that it would be revisited many more times.“Hate to be the one to say this, but your niece is expecting us at that softball tournament, big brother. I’d strongly suggest that you don’t disappoint.