HOW THE BROWN'S FOUND OUT
Early in the morning, Silas and Maureen Brown were getting their day started. Silas was about to leave for the barber shop, and Maureen had some shopping to do. They were enjoying breakfast when the phone rang. Maureen got up to answer it. She was wondering if it was Sally calling, because Charlie would still be asleep due to the time difference. She picked up the phone.
"Hello?"
"Maureen, it's Lacey." It was Lacey Van Pelt.
"Lacey, how are you?" asked Maureen.
"Terrible," said Lacey on the other line. "Lucy is dead."
"What?!" gasped Maureen.
"She killed herself last night," said a shaken Lacey.
"Oh my god!" shuddered Maureen.
"What is it, Reenie Beanie?" asked Silas, using his pet name for his wife.
"Si, Lucy killed herself!" she said to her husband.
"Oh wow!" said a shocked Silas. "Really?!"
"What happened, Lace?" asked Maureen to Lacey.
"She shot herself in the head," said Lacey, hoarse from crying. "Committed suicide. I had no idea she was this unhappy!"
"How is Larry taking this?"
"He's distraught, Maureen. I am, too. I have to go. I'll let you know when the funeral is and what's happening."
"Of course, Lacey. Let us know what happening. Okay, bye." And after hanging up the phone, Maureen turned to Silas and asked, "Oh my god, I wonder if the kids know!"
"You tell Sally," said Silas. "I'll talk to Charlie once I know he's up."
"That poor girl," sighed Maureen. "I knew she had a lot of issues going on, but I never thought she would… Oh Silas." And Silas hugged his wife, comforting her.
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