Chapter 10: Facing reality
Randy rocked her back and forth. She cried until she had no tears left. I cant believe she is gone says Emma as she sits on the couch. I know sweetie says Jill as she sits on the other side. I still need her she says. Everything is going to be okay Randy says as he hugs her. She stood up two minutes later.
I have to call people set things up find a place to stay rambles Emma. One calm down your are rambling two your moving into the guest room and three we will set everything up together says Jill as she tries to comfort her. Thank you she says as she walks to the guest room.
Do you think she'll ever be okay Brad asks? No she lost both parents and one was murdered so I don't think so says Tim. Randy was staring at
the table. Randy how are you honey asks Jill? How could something so awful happen to the best girl in the world Randy asks? I don't know but everything happens for a reason Jill replies as she hugs Randy. Soon enough the whole family had joined in the hug.
(1 week later Funeral) Emma woke up this morning. Not wanting to but she did. She put on a black dress and headed downstairs. The boys were all dressed and waiting for her. Are you ready she asks? Yes are you asks the boys? As I'll ever be she replied. Jill and Tim had already left for the funeral home. Now they were off too.
Emma hadn't said a word the whole time driving. Now they were at the funeral home. Her life as she knew it was ending. She knew what is was
like to start all over again. But this time she didn't have her mom but she did have a family who loved and supported her. They said their finally goodbyes and left for the church.
(Church) Now Selina's daughter would like to say a few words. Emma let go of Randy's hand. She walked up to the podium. What can I say about my mom? She was strong and independent. My whole life she was the person I could count on. When my dad died she became my rock the one who had all the answers. The last few weeks have been rough on us but she always knew how much I loved her and even though she didn't says she loved me too. She should still be here but an evil person took her away and now I have to continue living my life without either one of my parents.
Rest in Peace and I love you mom says Emma as she looks up. Thank you all for coming she says as she steps down. Randy walks up to her and wraps his arms around her. She breaks down in tears. They finished the service and headed back to the Taylors household.
(Taylors) Emma mingled for a little bit but she soon locked herself in her room. Randy gave her the space she needed. Brad talked with her family learning more about his friends. Mark walked around helping his mom. Even Wilson showed up. Life was changing and this time it was permanent.
Soon enough people where leaving. Randy can you get Emma Tim asks? Sure says Randy. He walks to the guest room. Emma he says as he knocks. What she asks as she looks up from her book? People are leaving
says Randy. I'm coming she says as she gets up. She walked past Randy to say goodbye. Soon enough everyone was gone. Everyone was in their room when they heard crashes. Randy and the three boys ran towards the noise the sound. Just behind them were their parents.
Emma was throwing things. Pictures anything that reminded her of her mother. Randy walked up to her just as she went to throw a trophy. Randy stopped her. Let go says Emma. No never says Randy as he holds her. I said let go she says as she starts to hit his chest. He held her. I hate her I hate her yells Emma. No you don't says Randy as she cries. I miss her and I want her home with me says Emma as she and Randy collapse to the floor. I know but now you have to move on with your life and be the person she
would want you to be says Brad from behind. We will all get through this we are a family now says Mark. She lets go of Randy and stands up and embraces all of them. Thank you says Emma. We are here for you says Jill as she hugs the grieving girl. Thanks says Emma as she pulls away.