History and family
Title: Red-White-blue
Author: Roseomary
Series: TF-Prime
Characters: Heatwave, Charlie Burns, Blades
Summary: Curious Rescue Bots learn why June 14th is important for some people.
“What’s Flag Day” Heatwave asked the Burns family. Cody hadn’t known, or been able to explain it sufficiently in detail for Boulder, so the Rescue Bot leader brought the question to the chief.
His cup of coffee slowly cooling, Charlie said, “The day we adopted Old Glory as your Nation’s flag.” He sipped his beverage of choice. “While this day of remembrance is not a federal holiday, some choose to celebrate anyway.”
“Yes! A Party. What kind of cake are we serving?” Blades interrupted, excited for the chance to celebrate with Griffin Rock.
While Charlie Burns tried explaining to the easily excitable helicopter why they didn’t need to make cake for everybody on the island, Heatwave turned to Boulder and Chase. “Any excuse for a party,” he groused.
“It’s not that bad,” Boulder replied. “Human lives are short, and their memories are even shorter - why shouldn’t they remember the good times with feasts?”
“Family-get-together do not always require a large party,” Chase added, sure of that much. “The chief’s family is always here, with him.”
Cody, listening in, just chuckled. “Wait until the entire extended family comes during the full- reunion.”
“Come again?”
“Cousins, aunts, uncles, estranged brothers, more cousins, the in-laws - it can get rather crowded when everybody shows up with their spouses and kids. You need a banquet hall to seat everybody comfortably.”
Heatwave and Boulder looked at each other, turned back to Cody. “I thought Chief’s only brother, Woodrow didn’t have anybody else to call family.”
“Not quite true, Heatwave.” Chief Charlie gave up trying to curtail Blade’s enthusiasm. “I’ve got a sister who moved to the mainland. June is her name - and my grandfather had several children, not just Woodrow’s and my father - most of those uncles left Griffin Rock, setting sail for lands unknown long ago.” He looked at his four children. “My kids have all chosen Griffin Rock has hom. Don’t know why they chose so, but I’ve been honored and blessed to have them remain by my side, even as opportunities open up elsewhere in the world.”
Author: Roseomary
Series: TF-Prime
Characters: Heatwave, Charlie Burns, Blades
Summary: Curious Rescue Bots learn why June 14th is important for some people.
“What’s Flag Day” Heatwave asked the Burns family. Cody hadn’t known, or been able to explain it sufficiently in detail for Boulder, so the Rescue Bot leader brought the question to the chief.
His cup of coffee slowly cooling, Charlie said, “The day we adopted Old Glory as your Nation’s flag.” He sipped his beverage of choice. “While this day of remembrance is not a federal holiday, some choose to celebrate anyway.”
“Yes! A Party. What kind of cake are we serving?” Blades interrupted, excited for the chance to celebrate with Griffin Rock.
While Charlie Burns tried explaining to the easily excitable helicopter why they didn’t need to make cake for everybody on the island, Heatwave turned to Boulder and Chase. “Any excuse for a party,” he groused.
“It’s not that bad,” Boulder replied. “Human lives are short, and their memories are even shorter - why shouldn’t they remember the good times with feasts?”
“Family-get-together do not always require a large party,” Chase added, sure of that much. “The chief’s family is always here, with him.”
Cody, listening in, just chuckled. “Wait until the entire extended family comes during the full- reunion.”
“Come again?”
“Cousins, aunts, uncles, estranged brothers, more cousins, the in-laws - it can get rather crowded when everybody shows up with their spouses and kids. You need a banquet hall to seat everybody comfortably.”
Heatwave and Boulder looked at each other, turned back to Cody. “I thought Chief’s only brother, Woodrow didn’t have anybody else to call family.”
“Not quite true, Heatwave.” Chief Charlie gave up trying to curtail Blade’s enthusiasm. “I’ve got a sister who moved to the mainland. June is her name - and my grandfather had several children, not just Woodrow’s and my father - most of those uncles left Griffin Rock, setting sail for lands unknown long ago.” He looked at his four children. “My kids have all chosen Griffin Rock has hom. Don’t know why they chose so, but I’ve been honored and blessed to have them remain by my side, even as opportunities open up elsewhere in the world.”