Okay, I'm SO SORRY for not updating sooner (dodges flying objects) but I've been really busy lately and haven't had time to write or post. So now I've finally had the chance to write the next chapter. As always please read and review. Hope you enjoy it. And again, sorry for the wait.
It had been a week since the funeral. Micah was still upset, of course, but moving on albeit slowly. He would still have an occasional nightmare but, as she promised, Emily was right by his side. They had still been planning the wedding and the move. The wedding would be their last hoorah in Denver before leaving for Baltimore.
"Dr. Owens?" Emily turned around to find Liz, "Can we talk please?"
"First off, I want to apologize for my behavior. I guess I was just jealous," said Liz, "I want a relationship like you and my brother have. And I was afraid you would somehow become Mom's favorite. But now she's gone so it doesn't matter."
It suddenly struck Emily like a ton of bricks, "How are you doing?"
Liz started to release the tears welling up, "I just miss her so much. I still can't believe she's gone."
Emily's heart broke for Liz. It was hard for her and Micah. Now that she thought about it, Emily hadn't seen her at the funeral, "Can I take you somewhere?"
Liz and Emily stood in front of Joyce's grave, "Micah finds it comforting to reflect here."
Liz stoked it gently, "I'm so sorry for how I treated you Emily. It was just…" Liz trailed off.
"I know," Emily said, "I know." She embraced Liz as they both started to cry.
"I love you Mommy," said Liz sadly.
The next day at Denver Memorial, everything was running smoothly. Claudia Holton was going home for a full healthy life ahead of her, Micah was getting better, and the girls were eagerly planning Emily's bachelorette party, which Emily wasn't thrilled about, but it was tradition.
"Dr. Owens," said someone from behind. Emily knew it was Dr. Bandari's husband.
"Mr. Hammond, what do you need?" she asked. He seemed mad, livid really.
"Please direct me to Gina's office! I need to discuss that night with her!"
