Jane felt around in the crevice of the rock many more object had filled the gap besides the picture of dexter, her 'c' assignment, the head of her doll Emily and the blue pen she used to write her first Sabrina Starr book.

Jane smiled as she felt the other objects nearer the top.

The Popsicle Dominic had given her - Skye had Hamden her promise to throw it away but Jane had thought it would give her inspiration for her Sabrina Starr book.

The now withered rose from her year six acting performance - A reminder of her excellent performance.

Her admission piece of writing for ACW - the academy of creative writing, a hope of getting in.

Her welcome letter to ACW - the feeling of pride she felt to this day.

Her first report from the academy - all A's mind your and they didn't think of Sabrina Starr quite like dexter did.

The promise ring Edward had given her as he went to war - a promise one day he would give her a real ring and a promise he would return.

The pillow used to hold the rings at the wedding - to keep the memories safe.

the frayed string she wore the ring on - to keep love close.

The crumbled stone of Edwards head-stone.

So many dreams had not come true, the writing, the acting, the dancing - all had slipped through her fingertips- but if she had caught them would she be as happy as she was today at age ninety-six?, would she have Edward waiting in heaven?, she doubted it.

Jane let a tear trickle down her wrinkled face as she pulled away from the rock and sunk into the wheelchair letting her nurse push her through the familiar path of Quigley Woods as they passed through Gardem Street a breeze ruffled the bushes between the old house and Iantha's previous house blowing thirteen leaves onto the road.

Thirteen object with a hundred meanings, a thousand memories.


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this is my first Penderwick's story, so I'm sorry if I got the spelling wrong or if I made any mistakes. Please tell me in review or PM. If you could give me feedback I'd really appreciate it.