Can't you go back being 7 ?
"Ah, I forgot about that," Alan exclaimed before walking over to Dave and placing his hands on his shoulders. With pride in his voice, he announced, "Tom, meet my second brother, David Morgan. Grandson of The healer Helen Morgan. He's one-sixth part owner of Morgan's and one-eighth part owner of Heathrow's family in Winden City."
Agnes and Tom were utterly shocked beyond belief. Tom had tears in his eyes but Agnes was speachless.
Big brother, why? Why did you leave our family? Tom asked Dave tears running down his cheeks.
Dave tousled Tom's hairs and smiled sadly. " No matter what family name I have Tom, you will always be my loving brother." At these words, Tom hugged Dave and started to cry hard.
Agnes started to silently shed her tears. Embarrassed at what happend in the past. Thinking about her behavior towards Davie. She found it difficult to even look or talk to Dave.
After a few seconds, Dave approached Agnes with a smile. "Don't worry, Lady Agnes. I'm not angry or upset with you. In fact, I should thank you. Without what happened, I wouldn't have realized the true value of family. I've never met anyone who values me more than their own life. Even though they adopted me, they never made me feel like I was missing my own family, not even for a second. Thank you very much, Lady Agnes." Dave hugged her briefly and let go of her and bowed. When he turned back a punch squarely landed on his face. Ouch, he cried out and saw a small but powerful first hearding towards his face. He gulped and took it on his second eye without complaining.
"How many times do I have to tell you. You are not adopted. 'YOU ARE MY BROTHER'." Rose punchuated every word with gritted teeth.
Dave put his hand up in a gesture of peace, "Sorry princess. I will never talk about it anymore. I promise. " All the boys and the two girls started to laugh uncontrollably. Even Tom, who was sad smiled happily.
"Geeee.... Rose dear, can't you go back being 7 again? Then you would have only talked and not beat me up like this. Ouch it hurts." Dave covered his left eye. Even Rose started to giggle.
Agnes felt so ashamed that she was unable lift even her head.
Robert stirred by the commotion and looked around in confusion. He felt exhausted. Dave after hearing his father, came to him and smiled at him. "Hello father. How are you feeling now?"
Robert was taken aback by this tall, strong teen but his facial features resembled his son's. "Dave is that you? You had grown up so much my son! When did you came? Thank god, I thought I will pass away without seeing you. But now I can close my eyes without any regrets. Thank you for coming my son. Thank you so much."
The boys felt emotional at his words. Ben had tears in his eyes. Everyone knew how he had suffered alone even unable to see his father at his death bed.
"Yes father. It's me and you are not going to die. You are alright now. Try to move your toes." Dave instructed.
To his surprise, Robert was able to feel his complete body now. He did not had any pain. He felt as if he had slept for days together and just was feeling groggy.
Robert slowly tried to sit up. Careful sir, you are too week to do any strenuous things, take it slowly, Alan said supporting Robert.
Robert saw the others for the first time. He was surprised to see ao many young lads and girls. He then found Tom beaming at his father and Agnes sitting on a chair, her head bowed seemingly crying.
Thank you for the support lad. Robert smiled weakly. The he stood up with the help of Dave and Alan on each side.
Robers now felt the sturdier frame of his son and Alan. And looked towards other boys. "Dave why do all of you feels the same?" Robert asked in confusion.
"Because we are all brothers." Dave said proudly. Robert stared at Dave for a few seconds and then smiled. "Did you found what you had been looking for?" Robert looked at Dave. Dave beamed at his father. This was the widest and genuine smile Robert had seen on Dave's face ever.