Chapter 181

Vis Uban

Sitting in one of the Ancient cities lush garden porticos, Ginn and Marian Wallace eagerly chatted. Marian was overjoyed that such a beautiful and intelligent young woman loved his son. In fact it was more than she could have ever hoped for. Ginn, keenly aware of just how close the mother and son were, was incredibly happy that Marian liked her. The thought of Eli's mother not approving of the relationship had kept Ginn awake at night for the last few days.

"Are you feeling better?" Ginn asked.

"I was given the treatment days after the Air Force had it in hand. For so long I thought my life was over, but now I'm cured and in perfect health. My Eli helped make that possible, and that makes me so very proud." Marian beamed.

"He's done much for your world. I'm very lucky to have him." Ginn replied.

"You're both lucky. Eli told me when I arrived that he had proposed. Ginn, I am so happy to have you join the family." Marian stated happily.

"He told you? I wasn't sure how you would react as I am not of your world." Ginn replied uncomfortably.

"My son and I have no secrets. All I ask is that you take good care of him." Marian said with motherly concern.

"Where exactly is Eli right now?" Ginn asked.

"I'm certain that he's in the middle of a conversation its best we're not a part of." Marian hinted.

"With whom?" Ginn asked.

"His father." Marian replied quietly.

In Eli's quarters, both he and his father sat looking at one another. For the last half hour this standoff had gone on, neither willing to be the first to speak. The tension was palpable. Losing his patience finally, Eli's Father Allen began to speak.

"I'm proud of you son. Everything you've accomplished shows you're a chip off the old block! I always said you would do great things." Allen said vainly.

"Is that really the first thing you have to say to me?" Eli asked with shock.

"What is it you think I should say?" Allen asked.

"You could start by apologizing for running out on us when Mom got sick." Eli spat.

"It was a hard time for me. That entire situation is best put behind us." Allen suggested.

"Don't you mean forget? Well Allen, it's not that simple." Eli said defiantly.

"Eli, I'm your Father. You don't call me Allen, ever." Allen retorted.

"Oh, now you're the family man? Guess what? You lost that right when you walked out on us, along with my respect." Eli countered.

"Young man, I won't put up with this out of you." Allen warned.

"That's right, I am a man. Men don't abandon their wife and kids. When I'm old and gray I can point out that I traveled across the galaxy. What can you point to? Walking out on your family?" Eli demanded.

"You should be thankful I'm here. I did travel across the galaxy through a stargate to be here." Allen said in his own defense.

"You're not here for me or for Mom. Be honest! You're here because it's now convenient to be here." Eli accused.

"Be sensible. I'm your Father, and you need me. We've had our differences but I'm here now, so let's put the past in the past." Allen again suggested.

"Your involvement in this family is in the past. This is the part where I say goodbye and wish you good luck in whatever you decide to do in life. I have something I have to attend to now, so please don't be here when I get back. Thanks." Eli said with finality before leaving his quarters quickly.

Making his way to the newly created repository lab, Eli met with his mentor. He and Janus had many hours of diagnostics to perform before the repository before it could be used. This was done more for Eli's piece of mind than anything. Once Eli was satisfied that all was in order, Janus would alter the young mans genetics, bringing him on par with the genetic coding of the Ancients prior to their ascension. After that he would make use of the repository of knowledge, and take his place as heir to the legacy built into the repository.