Chapter 21-"Thats All She Wrote"
The following months seem to pass pretty quickly,except to Reba.Carrying the baby took its toll on Reba,adding the fact on that she was now 40 years old.The three months were hard on everyone though.Three months now meaning Reba was nearly eight months along.
It had been a tough time.Brock constantly worried about Reba.She seemed to just fade slowly.The old Reba was missed.She was in pain.Knowing what she did with Jack.There was just one detail that she didnt get into though.One thing that she didnt mention to Brock...Jack had sliped a knife to her throat and once again she was forced to go through with it.She just didnt want to be babyed and treated like a defenceless child.Thats why she didnt mention the whole story.
She didnt want to seem weak to everyone...anymore.
It was the day she had thought about for months now.She wrote the note over and over in her head.
Brock,
Honey,I love you and dont take this the wrong way.I just needed some time to be by myself for a while.After all that has happened lately I think I need this.You see,there was more to the story about me and Jack that I told you.Its really been on my mind and I think I need to go.I made a mistake not telling you before.
Her bag was packed and hid in the back of the closet.She wrote a note and left it on the counter for everyone to find.She got in the car and drove away.She needed sometime to be alone now.By midnight,she was gone.
The next morning Brock awoke to find a scribbled note on the kitchen counter.
Brock,I need to go now.Ive got alot to think about and need time alone.I love you and please dont be upset with me..
-Reba-
And that was all she wrote.