A/N: Last chapter Tiara gave birth to twin girls but after, was admitted into the psychiatric ward driven crazy by the loss of Ian.


Chapter 11: M.I.A.

Point of View: Tiara Somerhalder July 20, 2016

I sit on a bench with my eyes closed letting the breeze engulf me. I've learned to cherish my moments outside, it's where I'm the most calm. Lately I've been more optimistic and not violent.

"Tiara you have a visitor."

I open my eyes to see Tyler standing in front me. "Hey there gorgeous." He sits down next to me as the nurse walks away. "Sorry I couldn't see you sooner. Since I'm not family it was hard to get approved hence why I'm the first to see you in five days."

"It's fine. I'm glad you didn't see me before today."

"Why is that?"

"I wasn't responding well to others. Now I'm better though just reflecting on everything."

Tyler nods, "I'm sorry for- about Ian. I'm sure things will get better soon."

"Thanks. I guess I should get used to hearing that if I plan to get out of here. How is everyone?"

"Alright which is good considering everything that has been going on. Christian is fine as well he is with Edna. The business is recovering fast. Constructions plans are already in the works and all of the employees have paid leave. Ian's other locations are picking up the slack, which is very impressive. It's like he built this huge machine to run even without a driver."

I smile a little, "He was expecting something like this to happen for a long time, and sadly he was right. Let me guess, Cody is running the show."

"Stepped right in without hesitation."

"That's good. I know you were planning to come into town and have fun so sorry you arrived just in time for this shit storm."

"I'm glad I'm here. You need all the support you can get. Talking about support, I'm here to escort you somewhere." He gets up and puts out his hand.

I take his hand and get up then wrap my arm around his. We journey for a little bit until we reach what I see to be the maternity ward. We keep walking towards a large window then I come face to face with a bunch of newborns. A nurse lets us into the room where I finally see why I'm here. Out of view of the window, two fish tanks await me. I slowly make my way over and can't help the tears that form. Two sleeping pink bundles await me still hooked up to monitors but not nearly as many.

"They're strong just like their mother. I brought you here because saying The Somerhalder Twins is a mouth full so they need names."

I look back and forth between them, "Anastasia Josephina Somerhalder and Alexandria Josephine Somerhalder. That's what Ian wanted if he ever had two daughters except the middle names. I figure they should have more than just his last name especially if they'll never see him in person."

The tears pour out faster realizing what I just said. Tyler pulls me into a tight hug making me notice that I haven't touched another person in days. I wrap my arms around him enjoying the much-needed comfort.

"We can come back and see them tomorrow. Now you have someone else to go see."

I look up at him, "What do you mean?"

"Christian is waiting to see you because today is the day you get to go home."

[X]

My heart clenches tight as I walk up to the door. I slowly open it then see balloons and a welcome home banner. I go to the kitchen to be met by all my friends. Before I can even say anything, Christian runs over to me and hugs my legs tight.

I pick him up and hug him with all my might, "I missed you baby boy."

"I missed you too momma!" He wraps his arms around my neck again before kissing my cheek. "Where's daddy?"

"Uh he's… um…"

"C'mon Christian let's get some food for mommy and let her rest."

He blinks a few times then goes with Caitlyn.

I don't know why I wasn't prepared for that question. I should've known something to say but I can barely cope with the truth myself. Christian is a smart boy he already knows something is wrong and after awhile he will demand answers.

Pulling me out of my thoughts is Cody who kisses me on my head, "Hey there." He gives a sad smile as he slides his hands into his pockets, "I don't want you to worry about anything I'll take care of it all."

It only takes me seconds to realize that he's talking about the funeral, "I haven't even thought about it. That sounds really bad."

"No not at all. Um if you want to be involved I won't stop you I just thought-"

"I should be. I am his wife so I should be apart of it. I want it to happen soon we all need closure."

"That's very understandable. I should give you heads up though, since you're back everything will fall on you legally since he left everything to you. He obviously gave his family things but you get practically everything. It's so weird it's like he thought of every little thing."

"That's Ian."

"Yeah. Oh and the company will be back up and running in three months tops."

"That's crazy."

"When you have money like you do, anything is possible. How are the twins?"

"Fine. I just named them today before I left."

"Don't leave me hanging."

"Alexandria Josephine and Anastasia Josephina, it's not too much is it?"

"No it's absolutely perfect. I can't wait to see them."

[X]

I stand in front of a huge crowd of people that runs on so long, I can't see the end. I swallow hard then begin.

"Thank you all for being here today. I knew many people loved my husband but not nearly this many. I don't even know where to begin. I didn't write anything so bare with me. Ian was the most amazing person to ever walk this great earth. I feel so blessed to have known him, to share my life with him for as long as I did, and to have three beautiful children with him. The world seems darker without him in it and I don't think it will ever be as bright again. He had so many dreams and goals he still wanted to accomplish and it's so unfair that he can't finish. Ian was taken way too soon but seeing everyone here let's me know, and him watching from above, that there's more than enough people to carry out his dreams for him. It pains me to let go of a brilliant, strong, caring, and smart man but I know everything will be okay from here on. We should all wipe our tears and smile because that's what Ian would've wanted. We all loved him so much so let's just spread that love all around far and wide to every corner in the world. That's how we will keep his memory alive for a long time and make a difference so that the world might be just a little brighter even without him in it."

I wipe my tears and step away from the podium.


I don't know if I made it clear enough but at the end Tiara is giving the eulogy at Ian's funeral a couple of days after she has returned home. Next chapter will begin part 2 of the story and a skip in time will occur. Don't worry, I still have some tricks up my sleeve. Review and all that good stuff please and thank you!