Ch 8 Manifesting Loneliness
Along with the gift of being an Empathic, Jasper has another "gift"! This comes in the form of a "Pixie"" which has followed him around for the last 20 years, unseen by anyone other than him. It began as a tiny blue spark that hung near him and through time morphed into a giggling infant. As time passed the "Pixie" grew up and eventually transformed into the most beautiful pale blue pixyish female he had ever seen, so much so that he couldn't help but fall in love with her.
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You're never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true."
― Richard Bach, Illusions
Chapter 8
CPV
Jinks met us at the airport with all the paperwork needed to remove Alice from her life support and take the body with us.
"Sir, we have the family at the hospital and they would like a word with you before anything further happens." Jinks said with fear in his eyes when he glanced toward Jasper.
"Also, I have the casket and a hearse waiting at the hospital per your instructions." He said glancing down at his clip board. "I have a limo waiting for us at the terminal entrance. Shall we head in that direction?"
Upon arrival at the hospital we were whisked to Alice's floor. At first glance all you see is tubes and bandages; the trauma to the body was substantial. Her mother sat beside Alice and held her hand with both of hers. Her head was resting on the bed and her shoulders shook with sobs. The sound of her sobbing was heart breaking and I am glad Esme stayed at home instead of make the journey.
Alice's father stood stoically behind her with his hands resting on her shoulders. He was pale under his tan and had a conflicted expression like he couldn't make up his mind to die with his daughter or hold on to his wife in support. He looked up as we came in.
"Good afternoon," Alice's mother raised her head from the bed. Her face was swollen with the tears she had cried. "My name is Dr. Carlisle Cullen and this is my nurse Rose. We are here for Alice."
This brought a fresh bout of tears from her mother. "I know this is a horrible time, but do you have any questions for me?"
The mother just shook her head and the father did the same. "Alice left instructions with Jinks, and a letter detailing why she was doing all this and typical Alice, answered all our questions before we asked." It was a sad smile that graced his face as he said this.
"Well Alice was a brilliant soul. In fact I have my own list given to me by Jinks from her. I would love to have spoken with her before, I am sure she was a fascinating young lady."
"All I want to tell you is to take care of my little girl for me. Alice assured us in her letter that you would care for her like she was your own, but I needed to see your eyes when I asked you the question.
So Doctor, will you treat my girl as your own?"
If I could cry I would now. I never had a chance in my past life for a wife or children and I thank God that he has blessed me with adult children now. I don't think I could give them up, it would hurt too much. So I can honestly answer, "Yes, yes, I will take care of her and treat her like the precious gift she is."
He nods to me then pulls his wife to him. "Well Alice said that we were not to be here for this part and we will accept that and go." Mrs. Brandon pulls from him and leans over her daughter for the last time and kisses her temple.
"Good bye little love." She whispers then returns to her husband's arms and they leave.
We wait to hear the elevator door shut before we go into action. Rose looks at me, "Ok, now how are we going to do this?"
"Call down to the loading dock and have them move the casket up here, its going to take our equipment to keep her going till we can get her to the plane."
Rose flips out the phone and calls down to Jasper and gets the next part of the plan going.
"Jasper can start her change on the plane and ride with her in the casket to keep her quiet until we get out of the airport and home."
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Two days later..
JJPV
"Before we go into the chapel for the Memorial Service Miss Alice asked me to pass a letter to each of you." I am in my formal best in a dark suit and tie. They really don't know what to think of me since I came in on the scene. I was contacted by the police because Alice had me as her first "in case of an emergency" contact in her phone. I was contacted before the parents and they were more than upset and a little resentful. They are still in shock at the loss of a member of the family and look bewildered as they take the notes.
"She said you could keep them to yourselves or share with the rest of the family."
I smile and hand each their letter and discreetly step from the room closing the door softly.
A+J+A+J+A+J+A+J+A
Mother,
I love you mom, don't worry yourself to death morning me. I have tried to prepare you for this and I know how upset that made you each time I spoke of something happening to me.
I have set up a little trip for you and my sisters to go see some real English gardens. You have always talked of crossing the creek, well now you have no excuse not too.
I love you mom, I always will. I know we had different beliefs about the after life but we both agreed that there is another place. I want you to know I am there watching over all of you. I am happy mom, be happy for me.
Love always
Mary Alice
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Daddy,
Oh, Pops I will miss you so much. Dad you really understood me, I guess because we were so alike. I get all my crazy energy from you.
Daddy, you're going to need all your energy to get through this. It's going to be hard but you will keep them all together. Take care of mom for me.
I have arranged with Mr. Jenks for you, Jimbo, and Crazy Stanley to go on a week end charter. I want you and the guys to go out there celebrate life. Catch some fish, talk a lot, and remember the good times. I enjoyed our fishing trips together and I will take those memories with me.
Love ya Daddy!
Your Alley Cat
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Catherine,
Hey baby doll. I am so sorry about this. I know we had some crazy plans but you will have to do them all without me.
Ok, you are nineteen toots, its time to get out of the house! That is why I am leaving my apartment to you. I have it leased for two years, all the expenses are paid. All the furnishings and everything in it are yours to keep. Your name is on one of my savings accounts at Regions Bank. Have fun with what you find in there but save some for later.
I see only good things ahead for you. Just so you know I WILL BE WATCHING so be good!
Love ya sis,
Alice
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Elizabeth,
My proud big sis. I will miss you so much. I especially will miss not getting to know little Lane. Hey guess what sis of mine, your preggers! Go take a test on the way home from here. Can you see me giggling and dancing around, well I am. It's been so hard keeping quiet about this one. I know you and Kevin weren't planning on having a family so soon but don't worry I got cha covered.
That Volvo SUV that I won is now yours. I remember you laughing at me when I got it; it was for you all along darling so jokes on you your driving the mommy SUV! Keep my boy safe and tell him about me please.
I have an account set up in mine and your name at Regions, it will take care of the nursery and a little more.
I love you, and will watch out for you and my future nephews. Yes, that was plural.
Love ya sis,
Alice
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Granny,
I love you so much. Gran you have kept me sane over the years. You have influenced every aspect of my life. I have so much to thank you for.
You will understand when I tell you that I am OK. I am where I told you about and all is well. You will be fine Gran, I will be watching.
I love you,
Mary Alice
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Jenks returned thirty minutes later to a room that was full of tears, laughter, and smiles. He knew a little of what was in each letter and was still astounded by his former or not so former client. He had a sneaking suspicion that she was more like Jasper than he first realized and he felt he would see her again in the future.
"All you have read here will be clarified when we go over the will in a day or so." He said stepping back, "Alice was very detailed in how she wanted everything so if you would like to follow me, I have everything set up as per Alice's notes, "
He turned and led the family to the Chapel for the memorial service.
When they opened the door to the chapel they were astounded by what they were viewing. The first thing to catch your eye was a picture of Alice; it looked to have been taken recently. It was taken of her at the family home and had her walking toward the front door. She was dressed in jeans, and a frilly pink top, and her usual sky scrapper heels. Her back was to the camera and she caught in the process of turning to look behind her, laughing at who ever took the photo. It was so Alice, carefree, full of life and laughter. She simply sparkled.
The rest of the room hit you after the picture. It was the smell and then the colors. If it wasn't for the mourners dressed in black you would have thought a wedding was about to take place. The flowers were everywhere, in large sprays and bunched at each pew. Huge, pale pink cabbage roses, sprays of white wisteria, delicate green ferns. The delicate floral smell did not remind you of the cloying funeral smell of roses, it was a pallet of smells. It was like walking into an English garden, serene and natural.
Pictures of the family with Alice were blown up and placed around the room. Every picture was of a special moment full of smiles and laughter.
"This is so Alice," giggled Caroline. She reached over and grabbed her sister's hand and squeezed it. They smiled at each other and then walked to the front to the pews reserved for the family to begin the service.
