The Holy Grail (Sam Reilly Book 13)
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As it was, he owed them his life.
Elise walked into the barn.
His eyes lit up and he embraced her with a tender hug.
Ben smiled and gave her a hug. “Hello, my sister… you’ve grown since I last saw you.”
“Hello Ben. I wish I could remember you. I was crawling last time I saw you. But I remember your voice. I knew for certain the second I spoke with you on the phone.”
She handed him a new passport, social security number, bank details, and educational records.
“All fake?” he asked.
“No. All legitimate. I hacked into the various governing bodies that look after each field. Everything you see will stand up to any examination someone might attempt. Oh, and by the way, I put a couple million dollars in your account. No reason you should be poor in your new life.”
“Thank you. I wish there was more that I could do for you.” He embraced her again. “And I wish I could spend more time with you.”
“One day. All of this will be behind us, and we can be together as a family.”
He wore his heart in his throat. “Do you know what happened to our parents?”
“No. But I intend to find out,” she replied.
He picked up his small bag of new belongings. “I should go.”
“You know how to contact me?”
“Yes.”
Her eyes welled. “Where will you go?”
“I’ve always wanted to do some traveling along the west coast, but have never found the time. Maybe I’ll make that time now… do some sightseeing.”
Elise grinned. “Oh, that reminds me. Here are the keys. You’ll be happy to know it’s now legally registered in your new name with a brand new set of license plates.”
Ben looked at the keys and smiled. “I’ve always wanted to own a Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS. This must be my lucky day.”
“Good bye, Ben. Remember, you’re not alone. You have a family who loves you very much.”
“I know.”
He stepped out of the barn and climbed into the cranberry red sports car of his dreams. Nearly fifty years old, and just like him, it was about to really live life for the first time. He started the engine, put it into gear, and headed out west on Highway 2.
The End
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