A/N:For this story, I'm just gonna say kindergarten lets out for Summer before high school. That's why Aidan is here.
A/N 2: Lyrics that appear are from My immortal. They'll jump around where they fit, and sometimes will be reused
Summary:Melinda needs a break from all the ghosts in Grandveiw. So Jim takes her and Aidan to a town just outside of Lima for a while. But there, Melinda has to deal with two more ghosts, and whats left of a shattered "Family"
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I'm so tired of being here,
Melinda Gordon walked inside the door of her two story home in Grandview. She sighed and leaned against the front door, wiping away the tears from her eyes. She always got emotional when she crossed over ghosts. The times with their loved ones... It was just so sad. Sometimes, Melinda hated living in Grandveiw. All the ghosts, who are so angry, furious even. They can get dangerous. But Melinda had to help these ghosts, no matter what. They needed her. Melinda sniffled and wiped her eyes again, taking deep breaths. She was okay. She was fine. She told herself this every time. And still...
These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real
"Mel?" Melinda jumped at the voice, and looked at her husband, Jim Clancy/Sam Lucas
"Ye-yeah?" Melinda said, getting up
"Are you okay?" Jim asked, grabbing Melinda's hand
"I'm fine, just-a sad crossing over" Melinda answered, forcing a smile
"You've been coming home crying a while now" Jim said, not believing her answer
Melinda didn't answer, but looked down at the floor
"Daddy?" Aidan Lucas came down stares "Is Mommy okay?"
Melinda smiled and looked at her young son "Yeah, I'm fine. And your supposed to be asleep" Melinda said, walking over to him.
Aidan laughed and ran up, Melinda chasing him up there
"Melinda?" Jim tried one more time, but she just looked at him sadly and continued her way up the stairs.
There's just too much that time cannot erase
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Melinda walked into the kitchen, smelling the bacon and eggs. She licked her lips hungrily, and went up to her husband, standing next to him as he put the food on the plate.
"Smells great" Melinda said, smiling
Jim smiled back at her "Good to see your in a better mood"
"Yeah" Melinda said when she heard wheels rolling on the floor
"I'm ready" Aidan said, holding his rolly wheel suitcase "Hi Mommy"
Melinda eyed his suitcase then looked at Jim.
"I was about to tell you" Jim said, sitting Melinda in a seat. Jim paused for a moment and grabbed Aidan "Protection" Jim said, then continued "All these ghosts have been getting to you. Everyone can see it. So, I called Dehlia and Eli, and they agreed. So, you, Aidan and I are going on a vacation. Dehlia is gonna take care of the store, and Eli is gonna help out with the ghosts."
Melinda stared at Jim in shock "What?" She sputtered "Jim! I can't just leave!"
"Well" Jim replied, holding Aidan up a little more, who laughed "I kinda already booked the hotel"
Melinda opened her mouth, still in shock "What?" She repeated
"We'll be in Ohio for a week"
"Ohio!"
"There's fun things to do there"
Melinda, realizing defeat, sighed "Fine, when do we go"
"Are flight's at two"
Sighing again, Melinda walked upstairs to pack her things