It had been his decision to go, no one else’s. He had called the
shots.
Without him to slow them down, Ryan and Samantha could begin
their own family. They could have their own lives after he was gone.
And most of all, they would be able to keep the house. Everybody
would win.
Ryan and Sam had gone to explore their options where the group
homes were concerned. And although it would be sad for the trio to
go their own ways, all knew that Bing had everyone’s best interests
in mind. In the end, he had opted to wean himself from having to be
around his brother. Ultimately, he had come to realize that there had
to be a contingency plan as to what would happen to him in the
event that Ryan should become unable to care for him physically.
What had surprised Ryan was the fact that Bingham had opted to
leave the security of his childhood home before that time arrived. Of
course, he had thrown Sam off as well. She had accepted the fact
that Bing would always be in the house and that Ryan would always
be taking care of him. In fact, she had seen nothing wrong with it.
Yet, this new move from Bing had blindsided her. It had been very
unexpected.
Bing, though, was very pleased with himself. For the first time, he
had made the first move in an attempt to become independent of his
brother. And for the first time, he had made the decision that would
affect his life. Sure he would have to adjust, but it was necessary.
Although Ryan had promised their parents to always take care of
him, Bing now saw that the only way his brother could truly take
effective care of him was to institutionalize him...put him in a group
home for people like him.
It wouldn’t really break any promise. Sure, they wouldn’t be
together. But he would be better taken care of. It really wouldn’t be
breaking up the family either. Ryan would still be able to visit him.
Most of all, he would be safe...protected. It would be best for
everyone.
By noon, he had finished. Ryan had returned from work, and from
searching for the right home, and was now ready to take him to the
place they had agreed on. Though it was a sad day, all knew that it