27. Beau

"Ready A?" Papa asked as we gathered in the woods and I looked over at my brother who nodded though he looked hurt and pained. I grabbed his hand a gave it a gentle squeeze letting him know that we were all here for him and he looked over and gave me a soft smile squeezing my hand. Even though most people with Down syndrome don't usually communicate or show emotion, Ajax was different.

When he was hurt he cried, when he was happy he laughs and dances around and when he's angry he throws things and hit his head or when he's mad at someone he won't talk to them until they apologized for whatever they had done to get him mad. Ajax is a very open when it comes to his emotions hence why I knew he was scared and hurt.

I stood back with the rest of the family and Ashton's siblings as both Ajax and Ashton walked to the center of the clearing standing in front of my parents.

"Lift up your left hand" papa instructed and both lifted their hands and flinched when Papa sliced their palm and the