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Chief. I’ll give you things that you dream of…things that will give you a better life. Eye drops for Peyton and a better life for Banks.” She removed her crucifix necklace and draped it around Banks’ neck. She took the book from Banks and quickly placed her Bible on top. She handed the two books to Banks.  
    Julie continued, “Banks, sleep on it. I can do so much for you. After church on Sundays we have brunch here. Ann will be here. Please come. Please think about it. You do trust me don’t you?” Banks was surprised and astonished. Marilyn could never prepare him for this moment. This was totally out of his realm of calculation. One thing was for sure, if he agreed to her offer it would be looked upon by his uncle and tribe as an act of treason.  
    The only thing that came out of Banks mouth, “Thank you for a wonderful evening.” He remembered his own rule which was to say very little if he were unsure on how to respond.
    As Banks walked to his truck, he looked in wonder at the Powers’ house. It represented to him a new and wonderful life. It was the ultimate symbol of capturing his goal in life. He rubbed his white stickman. Then he looked next door at the Abrams’ house. He felt the necklace dangle around his neck. He looked at the two books. Too many things happened too quickly. There was Julie’s offer and the girl next door. And creeping into his mind were dissatisfying words from is his uncle. The realization of his dream was handed to him on a plate. He got into his truck. As he pulled out of the driveway there was a flash of indigo in the sky above. The Monarch Raven knew of Banks’ dilemma. The Monarch Raven knew how Banks would choose. And that choice would lead to the coming of the Old Soul.

    Banks’ Dilemma

    On his thirteenth birthday, Banks Blackhorse was expected to spend 24 hours with the tribe’s Shaman in the Juneau wilderness. This was to celebrate his becoming a young adult. They would hike together and look for brown bears. They would seek out whales breaching and watch glaciers calving. They were also looking for eagles but only found a curious raven soaring above them who would caw excessively.
    The Shaman would prepare Banks into becoming a young adult. Banks wondered exactly when he would become a man. But the Shaman told him that it was not an exact age but rather a specific dilemma that Banks would address. Whatever the dilemma was, his decision would mark his entry into adulthood and shape the rest of his life. And since one day he would become Chief, it would shape the direction of the tribe. But Banks Blackhorse was not ready for his vision quest.
    Banks asked the Shaman for more specifics. He wanted to know exactly what a dilemma was. Shaman simply told him that it was a choice of two equally weighted circumstances. Both circumstances could be good or they could be bad. But Banks must choose the one he Banks would believe was better. This choice would mark his entry into adulthood.

    Somehow, Banks thought that the dilemma had been given to him by Julie Powers. He had planned for a long time for this day to happen. She would be his ally. His entry to Juneau white society would be solidified. Julie was his benefactor to everything he wanted. And there was Ann in the bargain. Ann would be the “girl next door” which was a bonus. He felt something for her that he never felt for anyone else. It was a good feeling.  
    Banks parked the truck in front of his uncle’s apartment. As he scurried up the stairs as the Chief opened his apartment door. Once inside his apartment, Banks eyed the two books he carried. He held his grandfather’s Braille book in one hand and the Bible that Julie gave him in the other. His necklace dangled between the books. With arms outstretched he ‘weighed’ the books as if he were the Scales of Justice. He then placed the Indian book in a drawer and carried the Bible to his night table. His decision was made.
    After undressing, he studied his