I know now it is short, but well, you will see.
"Emily," Sharon said excitedly into the phone. "Oh, I am so glad you called." Sharon and Andy were sitting on the couch, discussing the mess with Emily. It was now only a few short days until the wedding, and they were sick thinking about her situation and the potential to ruin their wedding.
"Mom, I have no interest in chatting right now. I only called to tell you I will not be at your wedding. You have made it perfectly clear my husband is not welcome in your home, your life, so I won't be there," she stated, void of any emotion.
"Oh, Emily," Sharon said, tears in her eyes. Andy had his arm on her back, listening to the conversation on speaker phone. He began running soft circles with his hand, trying to comfort her."Emily, I wish you would reconsider. I really would love my baby there, all my kids."
"Mom, there is no discussion on the matter. You, for once, cannot control my life. You have made your decisions; I have made mine. I love Steve, and he loves me. He is a changed man, something you should know about dealing with Andy. Have you listened to everything his ex-wife has said? I don't think so, and you trying to convince me-good grief, even trying to get Dad to convince me-it's not going to work."
"Emily, no, I did not listen to Andy's ex-wife, but I might have if she had been my family. She wasn't looking out for my best interests; she was hurt and bitter, trying to pass that along to me. I want nothing but the absolute best for you honey. I want you to have the magical life you dream of, and I know it's not with him."
"Emily," Andy said jumping in. He knew if Sharon wanted him to hear the conversation. she would be okay with his opinion. "Don't you think it says something when both your mother and father agree on this? Those two rarely agree on anything, but both want the best for you. Both want you to be happy, and both feel you are making a terrible mistake."
"Well, Andy, Mom, it's my life, my mistake to make. What if it is the storybook you dreamed about? You don't know anything about our relationship," she sighed.
"Emily! He is the biological father to two of your siblings! Doesn't that bother you?" Sharon asked.
"No, he doesn't consider them his children! That was a stupid fling! Mom, I know you were alone and desperate. Just stop," Emily said.
Andy gave Sharon a sad smile, shaking his head. There was no way they were going to convince Emily.
"Emily, you are right you made your choice. Whether he considers them his-well- that is the problem at hand. He wants to relenquish any responsibility for something he willingly took a role in himself. Andy didn't have to take any of this on; he is a good man taking on something I did own up to, whether I wanted to or not. I'm sad you won't be here, but I am choosing the best thing for me. Andy and I are building a wonderful life, a second chance at happiness for both of us. Your brothers, sister, Andy's kids-they all want to be part of that. I wish you did too, but all I can say now is I still love you. I will always love you. Come to me anytime, but yes, Steve is not welcome. I am sorry, but that is the truth. I only hope we can rebuild our relationship one day," Sharon sighed.
"Good luck with everything, Mom," Emily said as she hung up.
Sharon started crying, and Andy pulled her close, signing. He continued to rub her back.
"Andy, for once, I have absolutely no control over her decisions," she sobbed.
"I know, Sharon. She's breaking our hearts; I know. We just have to pray she will see the light. I'm so, so sorry that with the mess we have had each step of the way, she's created this one," he said as he held her even tighter.
The weding-such a joyous day for them after everything, but Emily's absence was going to make it all the more painful.
Sorry for the short chapter, but Emily hung up...