A/N: I only own the OC.
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The first few hours were a blur. The police had stopped by to talk to me and Marek. We had gone to do an identification and I lost it. I was actually glad that Colby had come with us. Christie was trying to hold it together for her and Marek, but she loved Mom too.
We were done and heading to the funeral home to get that process started.
"Macey?" a voice said as we were leaving and I turned to see my best fried from high school. He was now a sergeant with the police department.
"Brent?" I said and he ran over to give me a hug.
"I heard, I'm sorry, babe." he said and I nodded as he let me go.
"Do you need anything?" he asked me and I shrugged.
"I don't know what I need." I admitted and he nodded.
"Can I stop by tonight and check on you?" he asked me and I nodded.
"Thanks." I said and he hugged me one more time before I left.
We made it to the funeral home and it was giving me awful flashback from when Dad died. I really wasn't sure what was going on, but we made decisions anyways. I just wanted out of there and to drink something. Marek wouldn't really say much except that he would nod if he agreed.
We got done, the times were set for visitation in a few days, the funeral was the day after, and I bolted from there. Colby took me home and sat on the couch with me.
"Do you want me to get you anything?" he asked me and I shook my head no.
"Ok." he said and sat there with me as we stared at an off tv. I didn't know what to do, what to say, or how I really felt, but I knew that I was lost.
Colby POV
I left Macey when her friend, Brent came over. She seemed glad to see him, so I headed to Marek's. I had texted Christie to see how everything was, and she had just replied 'not good'.
I walked in and Christie was sitting in the dining room. I saw Marek's feet over the side of the sofa.
"Are you ok?" I asked Christie and she nodded. She looked at me and I saw a nasty bruise on the side of her face. I knew right then that Marek had been drinking.
"Go stay with your family. I will stay with him." I said and she threw her arms around me. I hugged her and she disappeared out the door.
"Where are you going?" Marek slurred and I hobbled in there.
"She's staying with family. I am here." I said and he tried to sit up and failed miserably.
"You are a fucking mess." I said and he shrugged.
"I have no more family." he said and I shook my head.
"You have Macey." I said and he laughed.
"She just puts up with me. She hates living here." he said and I knew that might be true, but I also knew that he was very upset.
He passed out a little while later after telling me how his life sucked and he didn't know what he had left to live for. I felt for him. I had never dealt with this, so I wasn't sure what I would do in this situation.
Macey POV
The last week had been an absolute nightmare. The funeral was this morning. I was glad that we had friends around to help us, but I felt so lonely even with Colby and Brent checking on me daily. Marek had gotten through this week by remaining drunk the whole time. Christie had managed to cover her bruise and stand by Marek. She was a much better person than I ever could be.
The service was nice, I sat between Brent and Colby. I was happy to have both of them with me right now. Brent drove me to the graveside in his squad car as Marek and Christie drove right behind the hearse. The graveside was short and nice. I just wanted to get away from everything.
"Can I take you to lunch?" Brent asked me once everyone was leaving the graveside.
"I'm not hungry." I said and he nodded.
"Just the same... coffee?" he asked me and I finally nodded. Colby was talking with Marek and Christie. I walked over hugged them and left with Brent.
We were driving to the local Starbucks and he was very nice. He had been my best friend in high school. We were the outcast of the school and now we both looked great.
"What brings you back here?" he asked me after we got our coffee.
"Family." I said in a sad tone.
"Well, I'm glad you are back... you look great." he said and I smiled.
"We both do." I said and he smiled at me.
"I see that you are still pining for Colby." he joked and I shook my head with a smirk.
"Nope, he killed that senior year. He is trying to be friends now." I said and Brent nodded.
"What about you? Girls are probably falling over you now." I said and he smirked.
"Not exactly... they either love a guy in uniform and become obsessive, or are just crazy." he said and I laughed.
We spent the rest of the afternoon talking and drinking coffee. I was happy to spend time with him and he was still as amazing as I remembered.
"Thank you for the afternoon." I said and he nodded.
"Are you going to be alright?" he asked me.
"Not right now, but some day I will be." I said and he hugged me.
"This might be strange, but can I take you to dinner tomorrow night?" he asked me and I smiled.
"I would like that." I said and he nodded. He hugged me and I walked inside. I found Christie sitting on the sofa watching TV.
"You have fun?" she asked me and I nodded as I plopped down with her. She had been staying here since Mom died to keep me company and to stay away from Marek right now.
"Yeah, we are going to dinner tomorrow night." I said and she smiled at me.
"What about you?" I asked her and she shrugged.
"I know your brother is a good guy, but he's drinking a lot." she said and I nodded.
"Just be happy, Christie." I said and she nodded.
A/N: How will Colby react?