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Book Excerpt From "Love In Action"

  • heart4jesusandty
  • Apr 27, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 13, 2024


Book Excerpt From "Love In Action" (ISBN: 978-1-387-53039-7)




EXT. - IN FRONT OF MICHAEL'S HOUSE - FOUR HOURS LATER


Ty is sitting on the top step. Michael walks over. Ty looks at him.


MICHAEL

You can talk to me any time. I am always here for you kids.


TY

You still want me here?


Michael sits on the step on Ty's left then turns to face Ty.


MICHAEL

Of course I still want you here.


TY

My parents hate me.


Chris walks over.


CHRIS

Those people are not your parents.


MICHAEL

Chris, you're not helping. Let us talk alone.


Ty starts to cry.


CHRIS

He is crying. He cannot get upset.


MICHAEL

I know all about his stomach.


CHRIS

He should go to bed.


Michael looks at Chris.


MICHAEL

Chris, leave us alone.


Chris walks off.


TY

Do you want me to go to bed?


Michael looks at Ty.


MICHAEL

Are you tired?


Ty wipes the tears off his face.


TY

Not really.


MICHAEL

It is okay to cry.


TY

He doesn't want me to cry.


MICHAEL

Chris is just concerned about your stomach. I am too. You are allowed to cry. We just want to keep you in good health. How is your stomach feeling?


TY

It feels okay.


Michael hugs Ty.


MICHAEL

I love you, sweet boy.


TY

I'm not sweet.


MICHAEL

Yes, you are.




INT. - MICHAEL'S HOUSE - AN HOUR LATER


John James and Gabriel watch as Michael walks over.


MICHAEL

I love you both very much.


JOHN JAMES and GABRIEL

We love you too.


Michael kneels. He hugs John James and Gabriel.




INT. - MICHAEL'S HOUSE - TEN MINUTES LATER


Chris watches as Michael walks over.


MICHAEL

I know you love Ty, Gabriel, and John James but remember they are my children. You are their uncle. I am their father.


John, Nate, and Jase walk over.


MICHAEL

I am their father.


CHRIS

Yes you are their father.


MICHAEL

Stop acting like you are their father.


CHRIS

No.


Chris walks off. Jase shakes his head.







Love In Action

ISBN: 978-1-387-53039-7



Love In Action

EBook Version

ISBN: 978-1-387-45651-2





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