Cam POV
'What on Earth were you thinking? No, you weren't thinking, that's certainly clear'
'Come on Rach, she was just-'
'Enough Abigail. This is your doing also! Putting ideas into her head'
'Woah, I've been here all of five minutes!' Abby snapped defensively
'I think that's quite enough,' Joe said. He looked over at Zach and I sitting on the sofa, utterly silent. 'Mr. Goode, I suggest you go back home. Through the front door this time'
'Yes sir' Zach stood up, grabbed his bag & left without saying another word.
The door slammed. No one spoke. We all just stayed where we were.
'Is it a bad time to ask for dessert?' I offered. They all looked at me 'I guess it is…' I sunk back into the sofa, wanting it to swallow me up.
'Cameron, go to your room. We'll discuss this in the morning' My mom rubbed her forehead.
'But-'
'Cameron…' Joe warned. I stood up & began to climb a few stairs. I paused & turned around.
'I'm sorry' I said. No one reacted. I bit my lip, knowing that I'd disappointed everyone.
The next morning, I came downstairs to find the kitchen empty.
'Mom?' I looked outside. Her car was gone. She left early.
'Guess it's breakfast for one' I sighed.
'Make that two' a voice said from the sofa. Abby yawned and sat up, a blanket draped over her.
'You do know we have a guest bed?'
'I do, but your mother decided to go for a late night drive, and she hasn't come back'
'Oh' I said, worry seeping through me.
'Don't worry Squirt, I'm sure she's fine' Abby moved to the fridge, getting the orange juice out. I grabbed two glasses.
'So where's Joe?'
'Went out to find her. He-'
'-Hasn't come back either?' I finished. Abby sighed, grabbing one of my cookies from the previous night.
'They can look after each other Cam, I'm sure they're fine'
'Was she angry? About last night?'
Abby chewed her cookie, deep in thought.
'She's worried. She doesn't want history to repeat itself'
'It's not'
'From her perspective, it is' Abby snapped.
'What do you mean, Abby?' I said. Abby sighed once again, putting the cookie down.
'You're still shutting people out and you're being reckless'
'I'm a teenager!' I exclaim 'Of course I shut people out and act a little reckless! Isn't that just part of puberty'
'Not when you're still grieving' Abby said 'It's clear for all of us to see that you still haven't dealt with Matthew's death'
'What's the right way to deal with anybody dying? I'm used to him being gone because he was gone a lot but...but I'm still waiting for him to come through the door. Any minute now, he'll come home. That's what I was told for over 15 years. He will be back soon. I can't just magically forget that or shut my feelings off over night'
'Cammie it's-'
There was a knock at the door.
'That's probably Macey giving me a ride'
There was another knock, more persistent and urgent.
'That doesn't sound like her…' I moved towards the door cautiously
I opened the door to see Joe standing, out of breath, sweat dripping down his face and his eyes puffy. No, it wasn't sweat...it was tears.
'Joe?' Fear bubbled in my stomach 'Joe what's happened?'
Joe couldn't speak, he just fell to his knees, sobbing on the doorstep.
He didn't have to say anything...but I knew that had happened.
And once again, my life changed forever because someone came to my door with news.
Author's note: Hello everyone! First of all, I want to start by saying that my previous chapter was uploaded exactly 4 YEARS since I uploaded my very first chapter of my very first story. Wow, how those 4 years have flown by. Thank you so much for all of your love and support throughout this time. There are many more adventures to come soon. This chapter is shorter but the story is taking a turn...poor poor Cammie...xxx
GallagherGirlsEmbassyRowFan: I'm so glad to be back! Yes it has been a long time, if it could have been shorter, then yes, I wish I could have come back sooner, but everything happens for a reason. What IS going to happen next? Let me know what you think xxx
Alecks454: Thank you! xxx
FanLurker: I'm happy to be back too! xxx
Smiles180: Thank you so much! I love Zammie together, but I love when they're apart as well xxx
ILUVBTS: Zach is just the BEST person. Zach and Cammie will survive...but will everyone else? xxx
Gymnast1150: It was a cliche but who doesn't love a good old cliche? I too want to know about what the adults are going to do (next chapter will begin with a little flashback to the adults conversation after Cammie left the room). The kiss was magical as all of their kisses are...but will they have another one? I CAN NOT WAIT for you to start writing again! All is going well in my family but we're still keeping our fingers crossed. Sending love back to you and your family xxx
Duchess12: Thank you so much! I have more stories planned, and it seems like I have more time to write them! Thank you again! I love seeing your reviews & running commentary on my stories. I'll defo check your story out! xxx
