Earl nods his head and leaves. While he's gone I look around, my brothers, Clay and Ham have left as have the rescue team. Kate, Rhetta, Bobby, and Butch remain tears still still falling from their eyes.

Bobby looks around in my direction (that's my Indian) I know that he can sense that my spirit is still still here as he puts his hand on Butchs shoulder.

Kate's hands rest on her stomach, Yep there is going to be another Grace. I softly place one of my hands on her stomach as well (knowing that if I was really standing here she'd swat me for it) baby Grace moves. Kate shows a glimpse of a Smile.

Rhetta, Oh Rhetta. Her hair is in her face, she in on her knees in the rubble, probably praying for my soul. I kneel in front of her, her eyes closed, her face over run with tears. I softly take my hand and place it on her cheek. Her eyes flicker open as she brings her hand to where she feels mine. She cries harder but a part of me feels like I have just help restore something that was broken.

I sense Earl and so I remove my hand. I take one last look around and hope that this is not the last time that I get to see these people.

"Do we have a deal Earl?" I ask cautiously

Earl nods his head, and just like that my shoulders start to burn, a burning as if I am actually on fire, I gasp out loud as the pain is enough to drop me to my knees. Earl kneels down as Well.

"I know it hurts Grace, but you are receiving your wings, it won't last long Child you just have to ride it out"

When it's over I just sit there for a moment catching my breathe and staring at my wings.

"Grace, I have to leave now, but it still works the same way if you need me just call. As for Rhetta though you have to give it a few days before you can just show up... She is going to need time."

I nod in agreement. I think about What to do while I wait. I know that I can go see Doug and Clay so that is What I do. Clay has his head in Doug's lap and I can tell that he is still crying. I know that I probably should have chosen to stay with him, but Rhetta was my choice (and I don't regret it). She is my beat friend and I know that she will help to guide Clay as will will I.

I get a ringing in my ears and then a voice in my head. It takes new minute to realize that it must be my first charge. I don't want to leave them yet, but I can tell that she needs me. I look at Clay one more time, then at Doug after that I take my leave. I'm not quite sure how this works so I just let her voice guide me.

I find her in a wrecked car in the backseat. She's about 17 years old and drunk off her ass. She's pretty banged up, but she is alive, the driver and the passenger (also teens) aren't as lucky. I pull her out of the car and lay her down. I know that I just eave her now... I'm not sure why, but I know it's What I am supposed to do.

I make my way back to Oklahoma then I realize that I don't have a house to go to. I know that it's not technically Rhettas farm anymore but I end up in the barn. Suddenly I get a premonition of some sort and I can't help but smile.. Rhetta was so mad at me that day, and Earl was here talking to her. Oh my if she only knew that she had met Earl more then once.

I know that I should go see Ham,.but I just can't bring myself to do so. I can't imagine how broken he is right now and if I wasn't dead already it would probably kill me to see him like that. I feel the cigarettes in my pocket, who knew angels could smoke huh. I sit in the barn smoking a cigarette and I can't understand how Earl does this. Angels don't sleep, I've on .been dead about 7 hours and I'm already bored.

I guess that as an angel I can go anywhere now right? I wonder if I can get more visions? My first thought is to go to where Mary Francis was found, but I'm not sure I could actually bare to see What actually happened. I just sit there a while longer, no wonder Earl whittles. Well angels can't get drunk so that's out, but a beer would be nice. Instead though I end up at a bookstore. I'm sure thug I can find something to keep me entertained until I can see Rhetta. Well until Rhetta can see me that is.