I wasn't going to get this out so soon, but after reading all your reviews and PM, I was determined that you all needed to know who had died quickly. So after work, getting my family soughed and doing some more work, I put myself back here to work and complete this for you all. I figure I owed it to you all!

Grieving!

Phoebe's POV

I got in the car and there in the middle was a hot chocolate waiting for me. My dad use to get always get me one when I was young to make me happy, he use to say that it would brighten me up. I remember that he had organized it for me the day I did my first SAT exam. However, the mere sight of it now made me sob even more. Taylor got out of the driver's side and jumped in the back with me. Sawyer was with us and now took the wheel.

"I am sorry Phoebe; I thought the hot chocolate would make you smile a bit". Taylor said.

"It's OK, it's just that.. You know. I don't think hot chocolate can work not without..." I said sounding like a stupid child.

"I know. Your dad..."

"Don't worry Taylor. I will be fine. I just need to get to my family", I said. We sat in the car all the way to my grandparent's house. It was the most logical and natural place for my family to meet after such a tragedy. Their house held only good memories and was our natural hub. It was always out grandparents who we would turn to have our problems solved, regardless of our age. They were our soul and the reason why we all even had this wonderful family. Their strength and determination in adopting three children when they couldn't have their own naturally meant we had all been given a special gift.

As we arrived, I didn't feel the same excitement and love that I always had at the property. The sky was blue and the sun was warming the house with sunshine, but I was ignorant to it all, I only saw dark clouds lingering with no chance of clearing.

As Taylor and I arrived I spotted my dearly loved Aunt Mia entering with Ethan. Ethan was not only my Aunt Kate's brother and my aunt's on-off boyfriend. Since they were so off and on for so many years I never really formed a relationship with him. I liked him OK, but I could never count consider him a member of my fantastic 5 men, but Mia always considered him a fabulous friend.

When Aunt Mia and I spotted each other, we both quickly moved towards each other and hugged for a long time. We started to cry and I wondered how we would all ever feel happiness again together. "Phoebe, I am so glad you're here" she said trying to comfort me.

"Aunt Mia, for the first time, I don't want to go inside this house. It will be like accepting it's happened" I said with fear overcoming me. Mia grabbed my left hand, but even together we found it hard to move. Taylor and Ethan noting this stood next to us. Ethan on my Aunts left hand side and Taylor on my right side. Together we walked inside. The house was still and had seemed to lost part of its life. There was no music, no one playing an instrument. Grandma wasn't there to greet us, Dad wasn't there to tell us that we were late; Elliot wasn't trying to be the life of the party and making some comment, Grandpa wasn't there to praise me on recent achievements, there was nothing.

Aunt Mia was now shaking at the mood of the house and couldn't control her tears now. "Come Mia lets go to the kitchen and get you some water" Ethan said now holding her up. Aunt Mia looked at me worried as if she was scared to leave me.

"It's ok Aunt Mia, Taylor is with me" I said reassuring. After they left, I fell into Taylor's chest crying and he responded by putting his arms around me. I was beside myself over everything that I barely heard my own name being called.

"Phoebe. Phoebe!"

I turned around and a slight smile came on my face. "Teddy" I tried to say but it was only a whimper. Teddy was so strong, just like dad had been at his age according to my mom. He was only just holding himself up, but I believe it was more for the sake of his family. Deep down I knew that was eating him up completely also.

"How did he die? What happened? He was always so healthy!" I asked trying not to get mad. I started to take deep breathes in hope that I wouldn't hyperventilate. I was mad now! When I got the call to tell me of the sudden death I was so shocked I never even asked about the cause.

"It looks like he had a stroke. He and Grandma were walking around the house and he collapsed. Grandma did first aid and treated him, but as soon as they got him to hospital he was proclaimed brain dead." Ted was now sitting down and allowing his tears to freely flow. "There was nothing grandma could do; she is in the library now devastated. She feels like she has failed her own family"

I sat next to Ted and held his hands. When Hayley came over with a coffee for Ted, I got up. I embraced Hayley and tried to grab some of her strength. I was so glad she was here for my brother.

"I need to see Grandma" I said. I started to move away and noticed that Taylor was following me. I turned around to face him. I put my hand on his chest. "Taylor thank you for coming to get me and thank you for everything, and I mean everything you have ever done for us, but I need to see my family on my own" I said softly

"I am worried about you right now, you shouldn't be alone" he said. I could see the worry and love in his eyes but I needed to do this on my own.

"I will be OK, I promise. Anyway I still have you as my number one person on my speed dial on my phone, I have had your number there ever since the night you punched that guy Brent out for me. I will ring if I need you" I said and kissed his cheek. He slowly moved away and sat down. I knocked on the library door and then entered. I looked over and found my grandmother sitting facing me. Devastation was written all over her face. Then from the large leather chair that was positioned away from the door, my grandpa stood up and he walked over to me and put his arms around me.

"Phoebe sweet heart we are so glad you got home" he said, making me cry further. I went over and sat next to my grandmother and together we sobbed.

"I came as soon as I could but I don't know what to do now..." I said. Grandpa moved and was now seating next to me. Together all three of us held hands and tried to draw from each others strength. The housekeeper bought us all fresh tea and though it tasted bitter to me.

"Have you seen your mother?" Grandpa asked

"No, I have only seen Taylor, Ted and Mia before coming in here." I said.

"You need to find your mother; I know she could really use your help!" Grandma said.

"OK, I will go find her" I said getting up slowly. I felt like I had jumped into someone else's body. As I stood at the door, I looked back at my grandparents. "Grandma and Grandpa" I said getting their attention. "I love you both and I know that you too were amazing parents, and you have been the greatest grandparents ever". I then walked away; they were now morning the loss of a son.

In the hallway I wondered where in this large house and property I would find my mother. I knew she would need me. I searched some of the main rooms, even my dad's old room but she wasn't there. As I looked out over the balcony I saw the old boat house and I knew for some secret reason it was a favorite of my parents. I decided to go down there, but when I got there I failed to locate my mom. I sat on the grass and buried face into my lap and sobbed for the family I once had had. I don't know how long it had been before I felt a pair of arms around me.

"SSSHHH... little angel don't cry." The familiar voice said. I looked up and there he was, there was my father.

"Daddy" I said for the first time in years as I reciprocated and put my arms around him. I felt like a little 6 year old who had just wanted her daddy. I had wanted him at the airport; I had wanted him in the car whilst I drank my hot chocolate, I knew that drinking it wouldn't brighten me up without him. I had lost my favorite beloved uncle and I just wanted my dad to sooth me and protect me again from everything dark in the world.

"I am here, don't worry" he said. Dad wiped my tears away and for the first time in over 24 hours I felt the world may be OK, even if just for a minute.

"Where were you Phoebe? Taylor told me you have been here for an hour. I had to track you on your phone" He said. I giggled a little as the realisation Dad's crazy stalker methods were the key to bringing him into my arms.

"I was looking for Mom. Grandma said she could use my help. Oh Dad I need to get to Eva" I said desperately and he nodded.

"Your mom is with your Aunt Kate and Eva. They are in Elliot's old room and Mia has arrived bringing Ethan to them." He said.

I knew I had to get to Eva she would most likely needed me, we had always told each other everything and were still to this day the best of friends regardless of the fact we attended colleges on opposite sides of the country.

"How are you dad?" I asked. Dad was being rather strong but he had just lost his brother and his first real friend.

"Oh Phoebe, you know Elliot and I had an interesting relationship. We would jeer each other on and so on, but he as my brother and I loved him. I am going to miss him greatly" he said somberly. I knew it was my turn to wipe his tears away now.

Dad and I held on to each other as we went upstairs. We knocked on the door but there was no answer. We decided to enter to find all four of them sitting there, distraught and tired. Upon seeing me Mom came over and embraced me. I held on to her tightly and didn't want her to let me go.

I went over and kissed my aunt who was but shadow of her sassy and fun loving self. Grandma was right; my mom did need my help. Mom was busy with Kate and it was my responsibility to care for Eva who was coming to terms with the fact that her father was now no longer with us.

We all chose to stay at our grandparent's house that night and be together. We ate dinner together, at my dad's insistence, but no conversation was exchanged and we left the table as soon as we could.

I choose to sleep in the same room as Eva. We laid in the bed quietly but neither of us slept. At midnight, she soon got up and was getting dressed. "Phoebe get up, let's go to the pool house" she said. I didn't want to go but I couldn't have her go by herself, not in her state. I got up and got dressed and followed her.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the reviews and everything. I am really trying to make the story interesting and let you really know how everyone is feeling in this story. I want you to be excited and engaged as you read it.

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