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We brought them to the clubhouse—a converted VFW hall that had been Angel’s second home. On the wall hung photos of our fallen. Tommy walked straight to his father’s picture and touched it.
“Daddy’s home.”
“Daddy said the bikes make sad soldiers happy. Said they scare away the bad dreams. Said if anything happened, the bikes would bring me home.”
Claire sobbed. “He was getting better before his last deployment. I didn’t know why. I didn’t know it was because of you.”
Snake handed her an envelope. “Angel’s scholarship fund. Every brother pitched in—for Tommy’s future. College, trade school, or riding lessons when he’s ready.”
🧱 A Hidden Message
Then Tommy walked to our memorial wall and pressed a brick. It swung open, revealing a note in Angel’s handwriting:
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