Chapter 9: Multiple Stories, for Multiple Futures

“What’s wrong that with me being here makes you upset?” asked past Brent.

“It’s such a long story.” said future me.

“Well, can we go sightseeing?” asked past Rachel.

“Of course.” said future Rachel. Future and past Rachel went together.

Rachel’s Story

Both Rachel’s went to future Rachel’s house.. 

“You’re kidding, I so do not live here.” Past Rachel said amazed at the mansion she was looking at.

“Yup, you sure do.” said future Rachel. 

“So when do we meet our husband?” asked past Rachel.

“I’ll just tell you that it’s Sept. 21, 2008” 

“That’s this year, in 2 months!” 

“Mhm. You’ll know, but he won’t, so don’t bother trying to persuade him.” said future Rachel.

“No problem. What’s his occupation that he got us this?” She asked.

“He’s a brain surgeon.” said future Rachel. 

“Sweet, where are we going?” asked past Rachel.

“Oh, I have to pick up Matthew.” 

Over to Hope and her Husband

“So, when do we start going together?” asked past Hope.

“The year 2011, your senior year. I come back to the band part of the school for a visit. I see you, and it was like seeing you for the first time, a different person. You were older, and more mature.”

“Wow, so how’s your family?” 

“My sister’s married. And everything’s cool.”

“I can’t believe we hooked up.” said Hope.

“I can.” 

Back to all of Us

Both Rachel’s came walking in.

“Whoa Rachel, who’s the hottie?” I asked. Past Rachel burst out laughing.

“Watch what you say about my brother.” She said.

“Wait, what? That’s Matthew!?” My eye’s really wide, and my jaw on the floor.

“Hey.” He said, clear as a bell and a nice deep voice with brown spiked hair. 

“Wow Matt.” I said..

“Hey, can I use your time machine?” asked past Rachel.

“Yeah, of course.” said future Missy. Rachel hopped in and was gone. Rachel was soon standing over a bed to someone very precious to her that she never got to say good-bye to.

“What’s wrong sweetie? I thought you went to bed?” 

“I know.” A tear ran down her cheek. “I just wanted to say good-night and I love you, very much. Also thank you. Thank you for raising me right, and being a good mother. I love you mom.” Said Rachel with tears streaming down her face.

“I love you too hun. And you’re welcome.” Her mother closed her eyes. Rachel began to sing very softly practically humming the chorus to ‘God be with You.’

              ‘Till we meet, till we meet. 

                Till we meet at Jesus’ feet. 

                Till we meet, till we meet.

                God be with you till we meet again.’

Her mother gave a last sigh, and she had to relive that moment for the second time in her life.

“Bye mom, till we meet again, I love you.” Rachel’s dad walked in.

“What are you doing in here, I thought you went to bed.” Asked her father.

“She’s gone.” Rachel said with wet cheeks. And tears still coming down.

“What?” he asked.

“Mom’s gone.” She said again. “I’m going to bed.” She said, and she walked out of the room.

Daniel went to his wife’s side.

“Kathy?” He asked. No response. He began to pray. “Dear Lord, thank you for all the wonderful years…” He made it no further, he began weeping. Rachel left and got into the time machine.

“Well, that’s one person off my list.” She was soon back in her house. 

“I’ll have him back before midnight.” Came the big bubbly voice of Dave Schutte.

“Uncle Dave?” Rachel asked.

“Yeah?” He asked.

“I love you, and thanks for being such a great uncle.” She said giving him a big hug.

“Oh, well. I love you to silly, milly.” He said.

“See you when I see you.” She said, knowing how she meant it.

“Yeah, I’ll see you too.” He said. She got back into the time machine and was off. She soon returned to the future. When she walked in, future Rachel was crying.

“What’s wrong?” asked past Rachel. 

“Thank you.” said future Rachel.

“What?” 

“Thank you, for saying good-bye.” 

“Oh, that. You’re welcome. It was something I knew had to be done. We were all in agreement.

Brent’s Side of Things

“So, what happened to us Brent? Huh what’s that, oh that’s right. YOU’RE NOT HERE!” Brent said feeling a little left out.

“Ok, can someone get Brent over here.” said future me. Soon Brent was over and they were talking together. 

“So, what’s up with Missy?” past Brent asked.

“Well, let’s just say we screwed up, big time.” said future Brent.

“Oh? How so?” asked past Brent.

“Well, You find out later that you love her.” He got no response, just blinking. “Hello? Love her.” Still nothing. “Do you COMPRENDE?” He asked. 

“Really? I fall in love with her, but I like…” 

“She has a boyfriend.” 

“Well, fine then. But Missy is only 15.” said past Brent.

“Did I say you fall in love tomorrow? No, I said someday.” 

“Well, if I break her heart that badly. Hmmm, I don’t know. Thanks for the warning though.” 

“Yeah, no problem.”