I know it took me pretty long to post another chapter, but I want to thank all of you for your support. It means a lot to me. So here we go with chapter 28, and I would be pleased when you're going to leave a comment after reading the chapter. Thanks again

Lucy had lost all sense of time when she stood in front of the grave of her brother Jamie. She was trembling all over. She felt rage and betrayal for her brother. She was so angry and confused and couldn't understand why Rory had never mentioned a single word.

Lucy would never have suspected that Rory would betray her brother. She always thought that Jamie and Rory were written in the stars, the perfect couple. But obviously, she was mistaken. She went down on her knees and took a look at his gravestone.

The only important things in our lives are the marks of love we leave behind when we leave (Albert Schweitzer)

How right Albert Schweitzer was with this statement. Jamie had left so many traces and memories in her life. Of course, they had arguments and disagreements when they were kids, but they always stuck together like glue.

She couldn't have asked for a better brother than Jamie. He had always given his best and tried to keep the bad things away from her. With a wistful smile, Lucy remembered how often he covered her when snuck out to go to Marcy Miller's infamous parties. Or the several cheering ups when her first love luke had left her because of her ex-former friend Wendy. He was always there.

"Hey, Jamie, I know I haven't been around a while now.", she began to speak in an unsteady voice. She took a deep breath and continued, "A lot has happened in the last few months. You were right about Tom. He was an asshole, treated me like dirt, and had a fling with his co-worker. But since Finn came into my life, I feel loved and happy again.

Lucy sat by the grave and traced the letters on the stone. She continued, "And yet I have this massive anger because of Rory. I don't know where to start because it is so complicated. I wish you would be here right now big brother. I'm missing you so much. There is hardly a day where I'm not thinking of you and.."

Lucy stopped speaking when she heard distant steps. She had a good guess who it was and didn't dare to turn. She did not want to break down in front of Rory right then.

"Lucy, please let's talk. Please!" Rory cleared her throat when she was standing not far away from her husband's grave.

"Give me one good reason why I should ever talk to you again. Can you imagine how much you hurt me? I don't get it. I always thought I could trust and count on you. But I guess I was wrong." Lucy said.

"No, you weren't wrong. I know it's hard to comprehend. But it's hard for me too. I loved your brother dearly. I think you know that," Rory said staring at the headstone.

"But, regardless, you'll always be Cami's beloved auntie. Cameron loves you so much, and it would break her heart if you block us out. And I would miss you a lot. Please give me a chance to explain. Let me tel,l you the whole story."

"No, you weren't wrong. I know it's hard to comprehend. But it's hard for me too. I loved your brother dearly. I think you know that," Rory said staring at the headstone. "But, regardless, you'll always be Cami's beloved auntie. Cameron loves you so much, and it would break her heart if you block us out. And I would miss you a lot. Please give me a chance to explain. Let me tell you the whole story."

Lucy bit her lip and debated if she should give Rory a chance or not. The women had such a history and had known each other for nearly six years. They had forged a unique bond as Jamie fought against cancer.

Rory gazed pleadingly at Lucy with a worried expression on her face. She could see Lucy's internal battle and understood that the woman believed she had betrayed her brother. She felt terrible, but the truth had to come out no matter how much it hurt.

Rory closed her eyes for a short instant, gathered all her courage and approached Lucy. She stopped in front of Luce and before she could speak, the blonde-haired woman cleared her throat, "Good. Then I guess we should head to Costa Coffee?"

Rory sighed in relief and offered Lucy a slight smile. "Sure and thanks, Luce, fort giving me a chance. You won't regret it; I promise you that. I don't take our long friendship for granted.

"I hope so..", she mumbled, and both made their way to the coffee shop.