Wait…What?

Gabriel and Ashilynn are sitting at the dining room table when they hear an unexpected knock at the front door. Ash listens closely, as her father slowly walks up to the door, and is relieved when he comes back with Jace and Daniel in tow. Both of whom are smiling like ninnies at the sight of Ashilynn in short, sheer, hot pink pajamas. She blushes.

"Boy's eyes up here not down there," says Ashilynn in a low voice, causing both boys to look ashamed at their actions and her father to stifle a laugh at their expense. "What do you want?"

"Well we just got back and we kind of saw something... how do we put it... We saw something we thought was impossible while we were with Michael. Is he gay? Because I was positive angels could not be gay," Daniel spits out looking frustrated. Ashilynn and her dad exchange an amused look at the boy's innocence to their world.

"Yes he is. He is married to a man. I assume you have just met Uriel then. He is a sweet guy. They married not long after Angelina passed away. I always thought that they were sweet together," Ash smiles. "He is a decent Step - Uncle, that's for sure."

Gabe laughs. "Those gold bars rolled in diamonds were a bit much on our first meeting though. Useful, but a lot."

Ash smiles back. "So yes, angels can be gay. It's not as uncommon as it used to be though. God is truly judgment free. He loves us all. "

The boys seem to be in thought for a moment. Finally Jace speaks up.

"I guess it was obvious. The hair, the sex-god clothing, the signature Michael smirk, he was very obvious. It honestly doesn't matter to me. He is happy, that's all that matters. I won't judge. I barely know him I have no right to judge him."

Ash nods. "Well said sweetheart. Spoken like a true angel..." Ash trail's off for a moment, lost in thought, before speaking again.

"We really need to start both of your training as soon as possible. As it is our first night I will not start you two today but I do need you both to be here by 5am tomorrow morning. No later or it will be longer and much, much worse. Wear shorts and a T-shirt and be prepared to run, fly, and fight. I am going to bed now boys. I suggest you do the same at your place. Goodnight Jace, my love. Goodnight Daniel"

Ashilynn stand up and gives Jace a feather-light kiss and heads of down the darkened hallway to her room, disappearing from the sight and comfort of her loved ones, and heading toward a night of endless terror and fear.