Written for Rochelle Wisoff-Fields and her Friday Fictioneer Challenge. To read more stories entered for this challenge just click on the blue character at the bottom of this post.
My entry starts after the photo.
Word Count = 100
The lack of children’s merry voices was haunting. It is not because they have not tried. Both David and Sara were under intense pressure. The name must survive. It was his sworn duty to continue his lineage. He would not let his family down.
It could not be done by a stranger. His brother Jack had volunteered. His mission was to be beget a child for them.
“She’s beautiful,” gushed Sara. Jack, looking down on the lovely thing he had created replied, “She looks just like her father. Do you think David will ever be able to find us.”
Oh Danny Boy! 
Love will win in the end. That’s what it’s all about. I hope they’re happy together.
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Me too! Thanks for commenting.
DJ
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Oh.. I think eloping the tradition was wise.. Would be extremely unsettling situation for any of them.
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Oops . . . Well, that gene pool should be getting stronger now. Let’s just hope the daughter grows into a “modern woman” willing to keep her last name regardless of whom she marries.
Cheers!
MG
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Yes! It is confusing. Inn a very good way. I thank my lucky stars that my parents never, ever insisted on grandchildren
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Me too! My line ends here.
DJ
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Ah, the consequences of putting people under pressure to keep up the family name.
Love the ending
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In this case I had the ending and had to work my way back.
DJ
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Dear Danny,
Oops. Something went terribly wrong for David and Sarah. Obviously it was his issue not hers. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks for commenting. I know you must be very busy reading all the responses. Some good writers out there!
DJ
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Dear Danny,
This was a great story with a wonderful (for some) ending. I loved it.
Aloha,
Doug
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Thanks Doug! Your take was great for this challenge.
DJ
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A tricky situation from start to finish.
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Thanks! Liked yours!
DJ
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Ugh!! That sleazeball brother!!! Or wait a minute…..could be Sara..
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Confusing isn’t it?
DJ
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