AN: I am a big fan of Charlie and as someone with a quiet dad as well, I know there is a deeper more wordy side to them. Nothing is mine but the dialogue, sad day. And just in case no one gets it right away, Charlie is normal font and Renee is italic
I was stunned. It's been day and a half since she left and I still can't believe the effect those words still have. I haven't heard from her or Renee. I guess I will try to call each of them again. I have to call Renee…again…great, I as not looking forward to when she ansered
Renee…Renee…answer the damn, "Hello" Oh Renee, it's Charlie.
What's wrong with Bella? You've called a million times!
I was expecting to pull the whole "how was your date" dad bit and she comes screaming in the house. Renee I didn't even know what to say, she was yelling at him and…ran up the stairs…and slamming drawers."
Charlie what do you mean screaming? Why was she screaming? Where is she, let me talk to her.
She was saying she never wanted to see him again. I thought he hurt her. I followed her up the stairs and she was walking in and out of the bathroom with things in her hands and telling me she was leaving. Renee I tried to stop her but she seemed so sure that she had to leave and I told her I would drive her to the airport myself and…
What do you mean she was leaving? Did she leave? Charlie you're a cop for Christ sake! Couldn't you have done anything to stop her or call your deputy to get on her the way out of town? It's not like she'd be flying. Go get her!
She…she said…well…she just said she had to leave tonight and that she was going to Phoenix and she would call you. I just thought I should give you the heads up, I mean you are her mother. Has she not called you?
I just saw her call. I was getting ready to call my voicemail. I just got done looking at the missed calls from you. How could you let her go? Did you even find out what happened? What's wrong with my baby? Where is the boy? Did he do anything to her? Have you checked on him to see where he is? Oh my god, what if he's hurt her What if he's kidnapped her? OH MY GOD Charlie, what if it was a scam and they are running away together? Charlie…Charlie…are you there?
I am here Renee. You always had an imagination. She said she wanted to leave town, that she missed Phoenix.
That's it? Come on Charlie, there has to be more. Bella is reasonable; if she just wanted out she would've let you drive her. Really what happened?
Did you ever tell her about when you left Renee?
…Yes, why?
Did you tell her what you said? Why you were leaving?
…
Well you did. And apparently it stuck in her mind. For the second time in my life, the women in my life have walked out on me, using the exact same words. You need to get home soon, and check on her. I…I….I gotta go Renee.
I'm sorry Charlie.
Uh..yeah…bye
Bye…