Chapter 93 -- Damian Delilah Mallory: the Affluent Festive Funeral Family Reunion
There was a twenty minute lull
Before the paramedics arrived to
Remove Greatgrand Dad's
corpse. When the paramedics
Arrived they examed Greatgrand
And confirmed the family's dread.
Damian and CJ accompanied
The body to the Hospital. While
Julius and Father Hakim followed
In a limousine. They wanted to
Assure their family burial prep
Laws, no cremation embalming
Or autopsy. Afterward the body
Will be released back to the
Family for burial. While entering
The hospital Carter Hakim
Announced, "He will be buried on
Our estate of course. We will have
A small tomb built on the grounds.
Hopefully it will be done in a very
Short time span." Julius asked,
"So now we will need the funeral
Home to deliver GrandDad
Body, right? And it is being
Refrigerated?" Carter Hakim said
"Yes to both questions. We only
Have to be sure everything is
Coordinated." In the Hospital
Carter Hakim was assured that
The family guide lines and wishes
Would be appropriated. And the
Body will be refrigerated. The
Brothers and Father Hakim all
Breathed a sigh of relief. One
Day drifted by. Dashim Hakim's
Body was released to the
Funeral home at the family request.
Everything was In place. Tents
Were erected. By
Later the same day the
tomb was complete and ready
for the casket. Damian
Recounted, "Okay Family Now we have
one more day." They returned to the
Estate to hash out the remainder
Of planned funeral festivities.
Arriving on the property they
Were pleased about the
Transformation unfolding on the
Property. Early morning was
Upon the Hakim grievers. Most
Family were the first to arrive.
The tomb was complete. Most
Of Carter Hakim's brothers were
Present early. The weather was
Cooperative, warm on May 10 2041.
The Casket was delivered soon
After the Hakim Reverend. There
Were chairs placed on the lawn.
Dignitaries arrived including the
Mayor the Deputy Mayor and
Some unknown elites. CJ Julius
And Damian scurried place to
Place security things in place.
The bar had enough water juice
And glasses. A little champagne
A little wine. Everything was set.
Time passed, a few people wept.
Dolly and Molly wept. Many
Attendees commented on how
Well GrandDad Hakim appeared
In his Casket. Damian touched his
Face. "He looks surprisingly lively."
The rest of the day moved forward.
With the Reverend's last words.
"Brothers sisters family we will
End this solemn occasion of
Brother Dashim Hakim's home
Going on a festive mood, of
Music, good food, good
Conversations." Yes, the celebration
Of Life continues! Brothers sisters
Our Brother Dashim Hakim's
Spirit is among us!" Time drifted as
Food was served and catered
By the best. Esteemed Hakim
Family members gave their
Eulogies and personal experiences
With GrandDad. They laughed and
Embraced one another. The
Casket was entombed in the
Evening.
During the reunion different
Family members met for the
First time. Damian approached
Preston and Preston Junior and
Shook his hand with the Hakim
Brotherhood handshake. They
Talked for a few minutes about
Their families and things they
Had in common. Preston Junior
Asked, "Hey so, the family rumor
Is, you are a family man with two
Wives and 17 children. Is that
True or just meaningless words
Through the grapevine." Damian
Chuckled as Justin appeared before
Them for the serious sake of
Interruption "Yeah, man it's true.
And here are my twins now."
He placed His arm around Justin's
Shoulder and Introduced him,
"This is my son Damian Justin.
Justin pulled Jordan into view
Damian said, "and this is his twin
Damian Jordan." He shook both
Twins hands with the Brotherhood
Handshake. The twins happily
Escaped from sight.
Then Cicero,
Kelden, Savarho, and their
Sister Radi joined them. The
Conversation continued with
Laughter as they Spoke of
Their father and grandfather trying to
Displine and punish them. They
Were all old cats Damian
Thought. As the celebration
Ended DJ and his brothers
Collected scattered chairs to
The supply closet. Darkness slowly
Claimed the finishing even.
Everybody pledged their
Condolences as they left. the
Mayor voiced his terms of
Endearment. The family helped
Clear the lawn. Damian's Sisters
And brothers returned to their
Homes. Damian's mansion was
Full again with children and Parents.
The day was done. The moon had
Come. All was right for the night.
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