Author's notes: So I didn't feel satisfied with the ending the first time I posted this story and thanks to stargaterin's help I have revised and revamped the story. The first few chapters are pretty much the same except for some grammatical corrections and the addition of details to make sure everything in the story makes sense. It's longer than before and I hope you like the ending better than the last time. Happy reading!

Chapter 1

"Boys, come on!" a woman with long black hair yelled up the stairs. "We're not gonna have a whole lot of time if we don't get going soon."

A little boy with black hair ran down the stairs. "I'm here, Mommy," he said hugging his mother. "I was trying to get Daddy to hurry up, but he's too slow. Is Mary Grace ready?" he rubbed his mother's round belly.

"She was ready when I was, Darien," she said ruffling his hair. "Happy birthday honey."

"Hey," a man with light brown hair said picking Darien up and placing him on his shoulders. Darien laughed with delight. "How's the birthday boy who happens to be the best son in the world that I love so much?"

"Excited and ready to go," the woman said. "It's about time you got down here."

"Can we go now?" Darien asked excitedly. "Please, please, please?"

"I'm ready when you are, Little Man," the man said walking his family out the door. "Let's go."

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The family spent the day at Darien's favorite amusement park for his 5th birthday and was on their way to a cabin in the mountains to spend the weekend together. Night had fallen and they were driving around the mountain carefully. "Is Darien asleep, Becky?" the man asked quietly.

The woman turned around and smiled as she watched her sleeping son. "He's unconscious. We must have really worn him out, David."

"What other way would you want to spend your 5th birthday?"

Becky laughed as she rubbed her stomach. "I can't believe he's 5 already. It seems like just yesterday he was born. And now we're having a daughter."

David took hold of her hand as he continued driving. "We have a wonderful family."

She started unconsciously caressing his knuckles. "You're a wonderful father."

"And you're a hot Mama," David said smoothly. Becky blushed as he kissed her hand. "I love you, Becky."

"I love you too, David." They continued holding hands contently until a truck honked its horn. "David! Watch out!" Becky screamed. A truck was drifting to the wrong side of the road in their direction. David tried to swerve out of the way but it was too late. The truck hit their car and caused them to crash into the metal bar and go over the edge. Becky and David's screams woke Darien up before he closed his eyes again and heard a crash.

Darien opened his eyes again a few minutes later and hurt all over. He was frightened when he couldn't move. "Mommy? Daddy?" he said weakly.

"Darien?" Becky said softly. She felt around until she found Darien's hand and held it tightly. "Darien honey, are you ok?" She screamed as pain shot through her stomach.

"Mommy," Darien said frantically.

"I'm all right honey. How are you feeling?"

"I can't move," he said sadly. "Where's Daddy?"

It was too dark to see and Becky felt around for David. She found his chest and didn't feel a heartbeat. She was slowly losing consciousness and cried softly knowing it wouldn't be long before she would join her husband in death. "He's right here beside me," she finally answered without telling Darien the full details.

"I'm scared Mommy," Darien cried.

"Don't worry, baby. Help is on the way." She started singing a lullaby to him. Darien was no longer afraid as the sound of his mother's voice calmed him; it was the last thing he remembered before falling asleep and hearing the faint sound of sirens in his dreams.