Chapter 8: Reflection

"We're having a baby," said Landon

Cynthia was happy for Landon and Jamie. Cynthia went up and she hugged them.

"I'm so happy for you," said Cynthia "I'm becoming a grandma"

Landon and Jamie stayed with Cynthia for the night, Cynthia didn't want to feel alone. Landon and Jamie were staying at Landon's old room. Cynthia find pictures of her mother and herself then she remember the time that Landon was born

Flashback

Cynthia was breathing very heavily. Her long brown hair was tied up in a ponytail and she was in a wheelchair because she couldn't walk. Her mother was on her side and Jane and her boyfriend (who was now her husband) Jack was on her side because Worth had a job interview.

"Where is he?" asked Cynthia

"He'll be here I promise you that" said Jane

Hours have came across and she didn't see Worth anywhere. Then her mother cam in and she smiled.

"This is what men do to girls these days" said Maud

"But all men are not like this" said Cynthia

"You're like your grandma Yvette Jefferson a believer in love," said Maud

"I'm scared mama" said Cynthia

"I'll be on your side," said Maud kissing her forehead.

Then Worth comes in and he sees Maud and Cynthia with each other. He smiled and then Maud realized her was here and he saw Cynthia turning her head and she looked happy not mad at him. Then 16 hours later on October 12 1984 Landon Rollin Carter was in this world.

"Look at him Worth he is so handsome" said Cynthia crying

"He got your nose," said Worth

"He's got your eye," said Cynthia "this is the only child I can love"

End of flashback

Then Cynthia turned off the light and she didn't smile. She was just thinking I was with her that same day

When you're standing on the edge of nowhere

There's only one way up

The next morning Landon got up early and he made breakfast for Jamie and Cynthia. Cynthia went into the shower and when she got out she saw Landon cooking. Cynthia always remembers when Worth cooked her breakfast before he went on to work. She always looks at Landon as Worth.

So your heart's got to go there

Through the darkest night

See the light shine bright

When hero's fall, in love or war

They live forever

"Good Morning Landon" said Cynthia

"Good morning mama" said Landon

Landon gave his mom a kiss on the cheek. Then Jamie comes in and got a message of her cell phone from Worth,

"Landon I got this from your dad" said Jamie

Landon took the phone and he listened to the message. At the end he turned off the phone and he was surprise.

"Dad is getting married to Shelby" said Landon

This is a song - for the lonely

Can you hear me tonight

For the broken hearted, battle scared I'll

Be by your side

And this is a song - for the lonely

When your dreams won't come true

Can you hear this prayer

'Coz someone's there for you

Cher- Song for the lonely