Chapter 7
FLASHBACK- Brian got up for school, it was a normal day just like any other. He went to his room, threw on clothes, and woke up his sister. "Hey its time to go to school," said Brain and went back to his room. It was the last day of high school and graduation night. He was so excited that every nerve in his body went hay wire. He went down to the kitchen and made breakfast. He started the coffee for his mother and father then went to the cupboard . He pulled out his favorite box of cereal and the loaf of cinnamon and raison bread out of the cupboard as well. "Hey son," said his dad with a smile on his face. "Hi dad," said Brian. "You excited about graduation tonight?, " asked his father with enthusiasm in his voice. "I cant wait," said Brian. "I know your mother and I cant wait to see you get your diploma and the shake of the hand by your principal," said his father. His mother walked down the stairs with a black suit on and her hair up in a bun. She walked over to Brian and gave him a kiss on the forehead. "Hey mom," said Brian. "How's my son doing?," asked his mother. "Great, I'm excited," said Brian. "Why are you all dressed up?," asked Brian. "Oh we have a business meeting we need to attend to, but don't worry we will be there on time for your graduation ceremony," said his father. "Dad where are you going this time?," asked Brian. "its in Gettysburg," said his dad. "Well graduation is at 7 tonight and its in the gym so I'll try and meet you before I take my walk with the class," said Brian and then ran out the door to catch the bus.
When he got to school Adam was standing by his locker waiting for him. "Hey what's up brother?," said Adam. "Not much, throwing a party at my parents house after graduation your welcome to come," said Brian. "Awesome I wouldn't miss it for the world," said Adam. "Okay I'll see you then," said Brian and then headed up stairs for homeroom. "Well class I have been thrilled to have you all in my homeroom for the past three years, I'm going to miss each and everyone of you," said Mr. Patella and then sat down at his desk. After the bell rang everyone went to their first period class. Brian went to his English teacher's room took his seat and then sat down. "Today class I'm going to play a movie, anybody have any suggestions on what I should put in?," asked the teacher. "How about The Phantom of the Opera," said Brian. "Great choice," said the teacher and then put it in the DVD player. When the bell rang, it was lunch time. Brian went down to the cafeteria and sat down next to his friends and his girlfriend at the time. "Hey baby," said Karen and French kissed Brain on the lips. Brian grinned at the kissed and then laid back with a smile on his face. "Is everyone excited about graduation tonight?," asked Brian. "Cant wait," said his friends in unison. After lunch, Brian went back up to English class to watch The Phantom of the Opera. When the movie was over it was time to go back to homeroom. After homeroom Brian went outside to wait for the bus. When the bus got there, all his classmates piled on the bus and then headed home.
When Brain got home, he noticed that his parent's car was gone. He went inside and called for his sister Abby. "Hey bro what's up how was school?," asked Abby. "It was fine how was school for you?," asked Brian. "Oh you know the usual. "Cant wait to graduate can you little sister?," asked Brian. "No I cant I am so excited and so are my friends," said Abby. Later that night Brian went to the shower to get ready for Graduation, his sister Abby had already taken her shower and was in her cap and gown. After Brian took his shower and got dressed him and his sister went down the stairs, locked the door behind them, and then went to her car. When they got to the school everyone was already waiting for them.
"Hey guys," said Karen. "Hey sexy," said Brian with a smirk on his face. "You ready to graduate," asked Karen. "Oh yeah, you ready for the after party at my parents place?," asked Brain. "Wouldn't miss it baby," said Karen. The principal filed in the gym and told everyone to be seated. Brian was scanning the horizon for his parents, but he couldn't see them. He took a deep breathe and sucked in his gut. His sister Abby was flirting with Jack the foot ball player. He smiled at Abby when the teacher said, "Miss Anderson if you don't get into your spot right now, I will drag you by your hair and put you in it," grinned the teacher. "Okay," said Abby and then took her place. "Way to go sis," said Brian. One by One the principal called each student with dignity and punctuality. "Brian Anderson," said the principal. Brian walked up to the principal with shaky knees and took his diploma. He shook her hand and she congratulated him with a smile. "Thank you," said Brian and took his seat. "Abby Anderson," said the principal. Abby walked up very gracefully towards the principal and shook her hand. Abby turned to face the audience while looking for her parents, still there was no sign of them. One by one everyone got called and at the appropriate time, all the students lifted up their hats and then tossed them in the air. "Congratulations to the class of 2008." Abby smiled at her brother and then walked off with her friends. Brian walked over to the bleachers and sat down with a depressed look on his face. "Where are my parents?," thought Brian. "They were suppose to be here," thought Brian again.
When everyone was finished getting their stuff out of their lockers, Brian and Abby told all their friends that they will see them at 9:00 at their parents house and then went home. When they got home Brian noticed that his parent's car still wasn't in the driveway. He un locked the door walked inside and turned all the lights on. The house was already decorated with streamers, balloons, party decorations, fruit punch, chips, pizza, candy, there was enough food to feed an army. "Who did all this?," thought Brian. He went out to the kitchen and saw and note sitting on the counter. Went to get soda we will be right back. Love Mom and Dad. Brian pulled out his cell phone and called his dad. On the second ring his father picked up. "Hey dad," said Brian. "Hey son, how was graduation?," asked his father. "It was nice," said Brian. "Will be down soon," said his dad and then hung up the phone. Hours went by and his parents still weren't home. He tried calling their cell phones, but this time he got nothing. His friends were already there and had already gone home, except for his girlfriend Karen who decided to stay by his side and wait for his parents to arrive home. "Maybe there not coming," said Brian. While wiping the tears off his eyes a call came in. "hello?," said Brian. "Is this the Anderson's home?," said the voice on the other end. "Yes whose this?," asked Brian. "I'm officer Kyle and I'm afraid I have some bad news," said the cop. "I'm sorry to have to say this, but earlier tonight your parents were hit by an on coming truck. Both of your parents died at the scene of the accident. Brian was nodding his head to everything the officer said. When he got off the phone, he went up to his room and cried. Karen being concerned for Brian followed him up stairs to see what was wrong. Brian told her why his parents weren't there and he also told her they weren't ever coming back. Karen pulled Brian into her arms and held him close to her. "Don't let me go Karen," said Brian. She didn't and she held him all night long. Brian wanted to wait to have sex till he was married, but it was too late.
END OF FLASH BACK- "So wait a minute your parents died on the night of your graduation in a car accident? I'm so sorry Brian. "Don't worry everything will be okay." "No it wont Elizabeth I've been living with the same nightmare for a year and three months and all you can tell me is that everything will be okay," said Brian. "It will Brian you'll see everything will turn out for the best. "Don't you understand?," asked Brian with frustration and aggravation to his voice.
"I got Karen pregnant, I've been taking care of her ever since she was born. She was a beautiful baby girl when she was born. Her name is Rachel Lynn Anderson. She is my pride and joy and they best thing I could ever ask for." "So wait doesn't Karen help you raise that baby?," asked Elizabeth. "All Karen does for my little Rachel is baby sit her when I ask and that's all. She didn't want anything to do with her. After her mother left her for some other guy her whole life spun around. She wanted to see Rachel and she also wanted to spend time with her. I wasn't going to take that away from her." "When Karen and I broke up, she wanted to go off the deep end and tried to kill herself." "We had to take her to get some physic iatric help which helped her for a while. Now Karen is a different person ever since her mother left her and she doesn't have thoughts of suicide anymore. "The thing is Elizabeth, is that I don't love her anymore. I'm falling head over heals for you and that's what scares me. I never thought I could be scared of love and I am." "Listen, if you don't ever want to talk to me after tonight I understand, I just wanted to tell you something about my life that no body else knows." "I have to go," said Elizabeth and then ran towards her car. She jumped in, started it up and then drove home. She ran up stairs threw her shoes off curled up in a ball on her bed and cried.
