Darkness Falls (Book 1): Rise of the Fallen by Martin W. Francis Page B

the same views that were capable of communicating and being open for this type of relationship to really work. Somehow I found myself standing around outside of Amy’s brothers’ cabin knocking on the door. Dan who I was hoping to see answered the door.
    “Hey Dan. Got a few minutes to chat. Just the two of us?”
    “For you anytime brother. Wanna go for a stroll?”
    “Might as well. I’ve been strolling around for a while already now.”
    As we walked it took me a few minutes before I just came right out telling him the situation that I was in. I talked about the many things that had crossed my mind ever since they had proposed the idea to me earlier this evening. He eventually put his hand on my shoulder stopping me.
    “You know I respect you Rye. You’re a great man. You’ve had many losses like the rest of us. Losing your wife had to be harder than anything the rest of us had to endure to be quite frank. I know you will decide for yourself what the right decision is in your heart. As far as my sister Amy goes I’m obligated as her brother to look out for her best interest even when she may not agree. If it were just the two of you I would say hell yes because I know you would treat her right. Of course I would have to tell you that if you hurt her that there would be kicking of the ass. As far as a relationship with both of them goes, the best I can do is give you advice that you can take as you will. First off to be clear I have absolutely no objections with it in any way. If you think you can handle two women then more power to you. Some of the other men might have jealousy issues seeing how as we have yet to find more survivors of the female persuasion, while you get to have a relationship with two women. That doesn’t mean there are not more women out there to find. My advice to you is that if you seriously love one another and make each other happy then damned what anyone else says or thinks. There is one thing though.”
    Almost afraid to ask I finally replied, “Yeah, what’s the one thing?”
    “If you hurt my sister prepare for that ass whooping.” He gave me a friendly punch on the arm.
    “You know Dan you’re alright no matter what Kurt says about you.” I laughed.
    “That punk is always spreading lies about me I swear!” He winked and patted me on the back. “You’re going to fit right in with the rest of the family.”
    As we walked back he told me that he would carefully discuss the situation with his brothers. He said that if they lacked the intelligence to comprehend that he would beat some sense into them.
    My conversation with Jerod later that evening on the same topic went over well. He gave me sound advice on treating them equally in all things. He also told me that such a relationship would be more demanding because it would involve twice as much work to make it work. With his support I went to see how Starlette was holding up after the funeral. We talked for a while about various things like the weather. As awkward as it was I decided to test the waters on their view about the relationship topic.
    “Seriously? Both of them? You lucky bastard…sorry no offense. It’s just like super-hot. Wow, congrats man.”
    Starlette punched David on the arm pretty hard. While he rubbed his arm in pain Starlette motioned for me to follow her outside.
    “I swear he can be such a moron sometimes. If I didn’t kind of like him I would kick him in the groin. Anyway, I think it is very romantic in a unique sort of way. I hope that all of you are happy together. By the way thank you for what you did today for Michael.”
    I gave her a hug. “You need anything just let me know. That includes groin kicking for David.” That made her smile a little. “See you tomorrow Star.”
    “I think I like the nickname. See you tomorrow.”
    Leaving their place I ran into Dan on the way to see Jessie and Amy. Supposedly Sam was cool with the idea. Kurt was all for the idea of me dating his sister even if