Too many secrets!

Blake was finding it hard to believe that his eyes were not fooling, but that was until Cassius Wilson, the deity of darkness, and the true All-father finally spoke. "How long has it been?"

Blake was moved to tears as he heard the voice that its absence made him cry night after night as a kid. "9 years on Earth and 4 years here."

Cassius's body dissipated into shadows and reformed in front of Blake, giving him a warm hug. "I missed you two a lot."

"How was Miriam before you came here?" Cassius asked.

The question reminded him of the memories he had been trying to ignore for years. "Stressed out from working two jobs but always tries to hide it under her beautiful smile."

"What happened? How did you get here? Why didn't you come back after so many years? Is it that it is impossible to return to Earth?" Blake poured out a few of the many questions that clouded his mind.