Author's Note: After seeing the preview for the next episode I wanted to put my version out there. This is my take on what happens after Henry dies. Enjoy.

Lucille paced the house. She felt guilty for saying all those terrible things to her husband.

She had been terrified when Jacob disappeared. She thought he was gone forever and then when she found out Margret was the reason behind her son's disappearance...well she snapped.

She prayed that Henry didn't really blame her for Jacob's death. She knew she needed to apologize and she would as soon as he got home.

She heard the door open and ran to her husband.

She froze when she saw Fred. His eyes looked red and swollen; like he had been crying.

In a hoarse voice he said "Lucille, there's been an accident."

She looked into his eyes and shook her head for she knew what he was going to say. She knew this all to well. It was like déjà u.

He walked over to her with outstretched arms.

"Lucille, Henry is dead."

She wailed and fell into his arms. She grabbed his arms so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

She cried "no! You're lying! He can't be dead! he just can't be!"

She felt her legs give out and she dropped to the floor.

Frederick held his brother's wife and together they grieved for the person that held the Langston family together.

A soft voice behind them said "mom?"

Lucille quickly wiped her eyes and pushed herself away from Frederick.

She looked at a worried Jacob "mom, what's wrong?"

She swallowed hard and tried to speak but no words came out. She tried again but her throat close up and tears spilled down her cheeks.

She looked at her family and managed to say "I'm sorry, I can't do this!"

She pushed her way through and flew upstairs.

She made it to their bedroom and locked the door before sliding down it. She brought her knees up to her chest and laid her head down on her arms. Her body shook with sobs.

After a while she felt her tears dry up. She looked up and cleaned her face. She slowly stood up and walked over to the bed. On the nightstand sat one of her favorite pictures. He was sitting on his chair and she was sitting on his lap; so carefree and so in love. She had her arms wrapped around his neck and she rested her cheek against his.

She remembered it just like it was yesterday. Her niece had taken a picture of them and surprised them with it. She picked it up and ran her finger over his face.

She whispered "you can't be gone. I can't lose you too!"

Suddenly, she smiled brightly "of course! You can come back like the rest of the returned! You're not really dead. Oh I knew you'd never leave me."

She kissed the picture and ran downstairs.

Fredrick saw his sister in law run to him.

"Fred, he's not dead!"

He sighed "Lucille, I saw him with my own eyes."

She smiled "I know but he's not really dead!"

He raised his eyebrow and said "what are you talking about?"

She said "the returned!"

He smiled sadly "oh LucilIe, I don't think it works like that."

She glared at him "why the hell not?! He died and so did everybody else! Jacob came back didn't he? Why can't Henry? Henry wouldn't leave me. Not after everything we've been through."

Fredrick said "I hope you're right; for all our sakes."

She saw a teary eyed Jacob watching her intently and she squatted down and opened her arms. He flew into them almost knocking her down.

He whimpered "this is all my fault."

Her eyes widened and she gasped "Jacob don't you ever say that!"

He said "he left because you fought about me."

She frowned and said "you heard us?"

He nodded slowly.

She sat down on the floor and pulled him on her lap.

"Jakey, listen to me baby. When you died all those years ago it changed your father and I. We all grieve in different ways and sometimes we take it out on each other. I don't want you to worry about this. Your father will be back before you know it."

Jacob looked at her and said "but what if he doesn't come back?"

She snapped said "he will!"

He jumped and in softer tone "he will Jacob. I'm sure he will be back tomorrow."

He knew his mother was trying to hold herself together so he nodded and walked off.

Sternly, Frederick said "Lucille, you shouldn't have told him that. We don't know what is going to happen."

Her head turned and she glared at him. She stood up and pointed her finger at him.

She practically screamed at him "You listen to me and you listen good! I don't know what is going on in this town but our loved ones that have died are coming back. It's a miracle! It gave me a second chance with my son and I know I will have my Henry back very soon. He promised me when Jacob died he would never leave me. He has never lied to me and I know he won't start now! If you can't accept that then get the hell out of my house!"

Marty, and Maggie watched her storm into the kitchen.

He couldn't help but watch her hips sway. He smiled softly and whispered "I can see why he liked red heads. They're spit fires!"

Maggie looked at her father and said "dad, are you okay?"

He looked at her and said "it's nice having someone to argue with again."

Maggie smiled and said "oh dad."

Maggie followed her aunt and heard the cabinet doors slamming shut.

"Aunt Lucille?"

She was so startled that she nearly dropped the dishes in her hands.

Maggie rushed over and helped her save the dishes. She grabbed them and placed them on the counter. She noticed her aunt's hands were shaking.

Maggie guided her over to a chair and said "sit."

She willingly sat down and said "you all think I'm losing it. Don't you?"

Maggie cocked her head and sat down with her "Of course not!"

Lucille let a small smile spread across her face. She patted her niece's hand and said "you're a terrible liar."

Maggie blushed and tried to defend herself but she held up her hand.

She whispered "You don't have to say anything. I'm beginning to wonder if I'm losing it myself. I can't let myself believe that he is dead. The last time I saw him we fought. It was bad; probably the worst fight we've ever had. If he has to leave I will try and let him but I have to apologize. I have to see him one last time. I need closure and...and oh who am I kidding? I don't think I can let him go. I can't bury another person that I love!"

Maggie scooted her chair closer to her aunt and said "no one expects you to. You've already been through so much and I can't imagine what your feeling. You need time to grieve. You're right no one has any idea how this works so anything is possible."

Lucille looked at her niece.

She reached out and pushed a strand of hair behind her ear "how did you get so smart? Maybe I'm being punished for treating your mother so badly. I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. You're like a daughter to me."

Maggie stood up and said "don't worry about it. She obviously wanted to leave. I guess I wasn't enough to make her stay. Happens a lot in my relationships too."

Lucille said "don't you dare say that! You are a wonderful young woman who deserves nothing but the best. Anyone that can't see that doesn't deserve your time! As for your mother...I know she loved you. Never doubt that. I'm sure Margaret had some part in getting rid of her. Her leaving had nothing to do with you sweetheart."

Maggie looked at her aunt and hugged her tightly.

"Ohhh!"

She smiled and held her niece.

Maggie pulled back and blushed "Aunt Lucille, can I tell you something?"

She nodded.

"You're the closest thing I've ever had to a mother. I've actually been a little jealous of Jacob since he's returned. I felt like I was losing you."

She said "oh honey. I had no idea you felt that way."

Maggie shrugged "it's stupid forget I said it."

She said "no! Look at me."

Maggie slowly looked into her eyes and her aunt said "you have no reason to be jealous. I have enough love to give to the both of you. Okay?"

Maggie finally nodded.

Lucille heard the doorbell and walked down the hall.

Fred grabbed the door knob and slowly opened it.

Lucille gasped and covered her mouth and screamed "ohhh!"

There stood her dead husband; now a returned.

She ran into his arms causing him to stumble. He caught himself and held his crying wife in his arms.

He glared at Fred "can somebody tell me why I woke up in a field?"

Fred laughed "you just cut to the chase don't you?"

Henry said "and why is she crying? Did you hurt her?"

Fred started to raise his hands in defense when her sweet voice said "you died."

Henry froze and looked at her "what?"

She sniffled and looked into his eyes "you died. You had a heart attack while you were driving."

Henry looked at Fred and said "is it true?"

Fred nodded "I'm afraid so."

Henry said "so I'm one of them now? A returned?"

Fred said "looks that way but all that matters is your back."

Lucille grabbed his face forcing him to look at her.

She whispered and her voice cracked "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it. I didn't mean it."

Fred guided Marty and Maggie into the kitchen.

Henry looked at his wife and said "I know. I'm sorry to. I just had an awful fight with my mother and I took it out on you. First, my mother told me she hated me and then you were upse..."

His wife interrupted him and said "she said she hated you?!"

He shrugged his shoulders "it's not a big deal. I'm just glad I know the truth."

Her face hardened "that bitch! I knew I hated her for a reason!"

He smiled slightly.

She looked at him and said "I was so scared. I was beginning to think you were gone for good."

He said "well I'm here now. Why don't you show me how much you missed me?"

She smiled brightly and kissed him passionately. They fell against the door and he gripped her butt.

Someone clearing their throat brought them back to reality "ahem!"

She pushed away from him and straightened her clothes. She turned around and saw 4 smiling faces.

She rolled her eyes and grabbed her husband's hand. She pulled him into the living room. She pushed him onto the couch. She straddled him and kissed him. Soon, they were making out like teenagers. He slid his hand inside the back of her jeans and cupped her butt. He used his other hand and wove his fingers through her red hair.

She pulled back to breath and said "I love you so much!"

He smiled and said "I love you to. You know there is something I've been meaning to tell you."

She looked at him and he said "did I ever tell you that Red heads turn me on?"

She blinked and started laughing.

She caught her breath and said "I would certainly hope so after all I am one! Wait, just me right?"

He smiled and kissed her jaw line. He whispered "just you."

She leaned her forehead against his and said "please don't ever scare me like that again. I really thought I lost you!"

He guided her head to his shoulder and rubbed her back "shh. I'm not going anywhere Lu."

She nodded against his should and attempted to relax.

"Henry?"

"Hmm?"

"What happens when you have to go away for good?"

He tightened his arms around her and said "don't think about. I'm here now."

She nodded and breathed in his scent.

Meanwhile, Marty and Fred were outside.

Marty said "this is a good thing right?"

Fred said "yes! She would be lost without him. I know he is returned but does it really matter? It's a miracle! As long as those two are happy I'm happy for them."

Marty smiled sly and said "you like her don't you?"

Fred snapped his head in Marty's direction "excuse me?! That's my brother's wife."

Marty smirked.

Fred looked around to make sure they were alone and harshly whispered "how did you know that?"

Marty smiled and said "I saw you check her butt out earlier and when you made that comment about red heads it was a dead give away."

Fred said "don't you dare say a word!"

Marty laughed and patted his shoulder "relax your secret is safe with me. I was just messing with you."

Fred rolled his eyes and went to find his daughter as he listened to the sound of Marty's playful laughter.