I was surprised that I got through everything quickly. I bought some food stuff my mom asked for. A few random things my dad wanted. And every year I get red, white and pink carnations for DD's grave, they were her favorite. I remember from when we were younger she said that she liked them so much because they were simple but still really pretty.

I got home around 12:30. I got out of my car and walked to the back to get the bags and the flowers. As I closed the door, I couldn't help but have a weird feeling that I was being watched. Just to make sure, I casually and I could've sworn I saw a girl standing on the corner down the street. I shrugged it off and made my way inside the house. Being the most awesome person ever, I expertly held the bags as I dug in my pocket for my keys and put them in the lock. I pushed the door open and called for my mom.

"MOM?"

I heard a faint thud followed by, " In the kitchen". Making my way to the kitchen, I quickly studied the living room which was now spotless. Now in the kitchen, I dropped everything onto the counter and took a seat at the island. Hearing the noise, my mom peeked out from inside the pantry.

"Hey sweetie, did you get everything?"

"Yea, here's your change", I put it on one of the placemats that had bills on it.

"Thanks Eli, oh the Mason's are gonna be here soon, like around 1:00 and I'm most of the way done with cooking so were pretty much all set, ok?"

I smiled. " Great"

I got up and started walking towards the back door. "I'll be outside Mom".

"Ok"

Our backyard was pretty wicked. A gigantic pool with a waterslide and a waterfall with a secluded cave behind it. We have a patio a outdoor grill and dining area and a fire pit. My parents make a lot of money because my Mom is a doctor and my dad owns his own buisness. But we aren't the type of people too buy unnessecary stuff.

A few minutes past 1:00, our doorbell rang. My brother and I were in the living room. The doorbell rang again.

"Well, aren't you going to go get it?" I asked.

"Why should I?"

"Because you're closer to the door."

"You get it, your the reason their here anyway"

"What's that supposed to mean?", I was getting a little annoyed. Just so it didn't look like we were being rude, I went to go answer the door. When I opened it, standing there was DD's family (or what was left of it). Her older sister Veronica with her would've been brother- in- law and niece Louis and Jasmine and her younger sister Erin. DD's older brother and father were off somewhere in the Middle East fighting in the war. Her mother died a year after she went missing.

"Hey Eli" said Veronica smiling.

"Hey everyone" I motioned everyone to come inside.

"Actually we were thinking we could head straight there. Is that alright?"

"Yea, just one second"

I left the door open and went to the kitchen to tell my parents that the Mason's were here. They were both sitting at the table talking and eating.

"You guys, their here."

"Ok. You go ahead"

I was confused. "You're not coming?"

My Mom got up and walked over. "No. We think your old enough to go by yourself now. Besides, she means more to you and her family than the rest of us."

She was right. "Ok, I'll see you when we come back."

My Mom hugged me and my dad waved. I went back to the door. " I guess it's just me"

"No problem, you ready?"

"Yea, I'll just go get the flowers". I had put them on the side table next to the door.

I looked at my brother, "Later"

He glanced at me really quickly. "See ya"

"All set, lets go"

We decided that since their coming back to my house, we should just the car they drove here in. 30 minutes later we arrived at the Montgomery Cemetery. Now although DD's body was never found, her family decided to get a grave so that if it ever was it could be placed their and also so they had a place to visit when they felt like it.

We made our way to Row 47 Grave 10. Veronica's husband and daughter stood a small distance way from us to give us our space because they didn't know her like we did. I waited behind Veronica and Erin so they could have their moment. I could tell they were praying, I thought it was a waste of time being an atheist and all, but they believed in God and I respected that. After 5 minutes they placed down the flowers they had and turned to me. Their eyes were a little read but they looked happy still.

"We'll wait in the car for you"

I nodded and they started walking away. I could hear Jasmine talking not too far away, "Mommy are you ok?" she asked innocently.

"Of course I am. Mommy just misses her sister a lot."

I focused my attention on the grave. It read : Dylan Samara Mason (1993 - 2003) A Beloved Daughter, Wonderful Sister, and Cherished Friend. Wherever you are, may your soul be free and happy. It had a picture of on the tombstone smiling, the smile I'd give anything to see just one more time.

I placed down the flowers.

"Dylan..." I know it doesn't make any sense talking to the grave but it makes me feel better. "It's been 7 years and it's still hard not having you around. I have some really good friends now but they're nothing like you. We made eachother who we were and nothing has been the same in my life without you...I really miss you". Tears were building up in my eyes, threatening to fall but I kept them in. "I'l be back in a couple months for your birthday. I'll sneak in just before midnight and stay here til the sun starts to rise."

I was ready to leave. My hands found their way to my face and I rubbed my eyes. I looked up into the sky and my eyes fell upon a tree. When I really looked, I noticed that there was someone standing under it in the shade. It was girl. Am I losing it? That looks like the same girl I saw standing down the street this morning. Is she following me?

But as soon as I realized it, she had disappeared. Who is she?