Musings - This and That...

  Lost Souls - Excerpt - "The SMACK!"  Still feeling a little restless from the night before, James quietly snuck out of the room. He wanted a quiet place to think. The door to Edward’s study creaked a bit as he pushed it open. He didn’t notice Gabriel’s father standing in front of the window until he was too far into the room to back out; Edward turned around and motioned him in.  “Sorry, Sir…I was just looking for a quiet place to sit for a moment, but I don’t want to disturb you…” “It’s perfectly alright…come on in, son…I want to talk to you, anyway.” James closed the door and slumped down on the sofa. “Yes, Sir?” “What’s with this ‘Sir’ business? It’s Edward…or Dad, if you wish. I don’t mind. Are you close with your own father, James?” “He passed away some time ago, but no, I wasn’t really close to him. I suppose you could say I was a disappointment to him…not the son he wanted.” “He didn’t know you like I do, then. Don’t misunderstand me…I love both my sons, and Bryce, b