You guys might need it but this chapter will have a character death.

Madelyn: 3 years old.

Mackenzie: 3 years old.

Maicee: 3 years old.

December 25th, 2005. 8:30 p.m.

"Hey, Mom? I'm going to give Emily a call and then we can get going. I want to wish her a Merry Christmas."

"You know it's the day after Christmas, right?"

"Yes, but I couldn't get ahold of her last night."

"Okay." Sandy tells JJ. She goes back to the living room where Michael, Alexa, and Jon are. The little girls, Maddie, Kenz, and Maic are playing with their new toys. Gracie and Lilli are only a couple of weeks old and had fallen asleep an hour ago.

Kenzie notices JJ going into the kitchen and gets up to follow her.

Kitchen

*Ring, ring, ring*

"Come on, Em. Pick up the phone." JJ mumbles.

"Auntie JJ? Who're you callin'?" Kenzie asks.

"I'm calling my friend Emily. Do you want to tell her 'Merry Christmas'?" JJ asks the toddler.

"Yeah!"

"Okay, come over here and sit in my lap." JJ lets the little girl climb into her lap and then radials Emily's number. This time she picks up on the first ring.

"Hey butterfly. I don't have long to talk."

"That's okay. I have someone here who wants to talk to you." She puts the phone call on speaker.

"Say 'hi' to Emmy, Kenz."

"Hi Emmy! Merry Christmas!"

"Merry Christmas, baby. How are my Big Bug and Little Bug?"

"We're good. Just got done opening presents. We also have two new family members, Em."

"Don't tell me you've already settled down and had kids, Jen. I didn't think it's been that long since we last talked."

"No of course not. I'm talking about Alexa and Jon. They had twins on the fifth of this month. Two little girls again. Gracelynn Maye and Lillien Marie."

"You'll have to send me pictures." Emily says. Then she sighs and JJ know she's about to hang up.

"Hey Kenz? Why don't you go pick out a movie and I'll watch it with you. Okay?"

"Okay!"

"All right. Tell Emmy 'goodnight '."

"Goodnight Emmy. I love you."

"I love you too, Little Bug. Goodnight."

The little girl runs off to the living room and JJ takes the phone off of speaker.

"Do you have to go?"

"I'm afraid so, Bug. Listen…I uh…I'm going to be doing an undercover job and I don't know when I will be finished. And until I'm done I…I won't be able to pick up when you call."

"What? But Em, that's not fair. It's already been almost five years since I've seen you. And now you're telling me that we have or cut all contact?"

"I don't, baby. And I hate it too. But it's just how it is. I will find you someday though. I'll find you and I won't have to leave avian. Okay? I promise."

"Fine. I love you, Em. Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas, butterfly. And I love you too."

After the two hang up JJ goes to her room to find Kenzie already in her bed. She has Snow While plying on the tv and is in reindeer footy pjs.

"Hey Kenz. You ready for bed?"

"Yes, ma'am. Can you watch Snow White wif me, p'ease?"

"Sure I can. Let's get under the covers and get cozy. Okay?"

"'Kay."

JJ gets under the covers with the little girl and the two settle in for the night.

Two Weeks Later. January 4th, 2006. Campus. 6:30 p.m.

Madelyn: 4 years old.

Mackenzie: 4 years old.

Maicee: 4 year old.

A couple of weeks later JJ's parents drive end back to campus. There's a snow storm approaching so they try to leave before it hits at night fall.

Jon drove Alexa back to campus earlier and then took the kids home just as a precaution so he wouldn't be stuck in the snow with two babies and three toddlers.

"I love you baby. I'm so glad you came over for Christmas break. Don't study too hard. Okay? And try to stay warm and dry." Sandy says.

"I will mom. I love you guys too. Be careful on the way back, all right? It's already starting to snow outside."

"Don't worry honey." Michael says. "The storm isn't supposed to hit until after dark."

After they leave JJ goes to her dorm and makes some hot chocolate. Then she puts her copy of The Little Mermaid in and settles in for the evening.

Late that night. Around 10:00 p.m.

At exactly 10 o'clock that night JJ and Alexa are woken up by JJ's ringing phone.

"Mm, who's calling this late at night, Jay?" Alexa asks.

"I don't know. Whoever it is better have a good reason though. Because I am exhausted." She answers the phone and immediately sits upright.

"Mom…slow down. I can't understand you. What happened and where are you?"

"Okay. Yes, I'm on my way. I love you too, Mom. I have to go now." JJ jumps up and starts looking around for her shoes.

"Jay? Jay, slow down. What's the matter. What did your mom say?"

"She said h-her and my dad were in an accident. Apparently the storm hit earlier than expected and the roads were icy. I need to go to the hospital. I need to go see my dad."

"Okay, okay. Just calm down all right? I'll go across the hall and see if Joshua can take us. He told me earlier that he put chains on his tires and he'll probably be the only person that can drive in the snow. While I go and ask, just take a breath and bundle up. Okay?"

"All right. Thank you." JJ grabs her snow boots and throws them on. Then she puts her scarf, gloves, and hat on.

Joshua comes back with Alexa bundled up and they wait for 'Lex to grab her coat and boots and the set off.

It takes a good twenty minutes to get there.

At the hospital.

"Mom!" JJ runs up to her mother and Eli with Josh and 'Lex in tow.

"Oh, baby."

"Mom, what happened?"

"The snow had ice mixed into it when we came out of your dorm building. And it was so cold that it was sticking to the roads and sidewalks already"

"Dad was driving real slow and when he went to make a right turn, another car slide across the lanes and into us. The driver was drunk and speeding. Your Dad wasn't wearing a seatbelt and he went through the windshield."

"What?! Why wasn't he not wearing his seatbelt? He knows how dangerous that is!"

"I know, honey. I know. He's in surgery right now. But the doctor says it doesn't look too good."

2 1/2 hours later.

Almost three hours later the doctor finally comes out. And although the bad news is written all over his face, JJ still has hope that her dad pulled through.

"Family of Michael Jareau?" The doctor calls out.

"That's us." Sandy says, standing up and approaching the doctor.

"Hi, my name is Dr. Shepard. If you'll please step over here, I'll tel you about your husband."

Sandy glances back at Alexa and Joshua. "That's okay. They're family too."

"Okay, well please sit down."

"No, I don't need to sit down. Just tell me about my husband."

Eli stands up and goes to her. "Mom, please sit down. I think it's best."

"Fine." Sandy sits. "Now, please tell me about my husband."

"When your husband came in, he had severe trauma to the head and upper body. In surgery he flatlined twice. Fortunately, he made it through the surgery. He's in recovery if you would like to see him."

"Yes, please." Sandy says. The doctor takes them back. In his room, Michael lays in bed with a breathing tube in his mouth.

"Oh, Daddy." JJ goes to his side. "Why didn't you have your seatbelt on?"

"Hey Dad." Eli says. "You gotta wake up, okay? Rachel is due in a few weeks. You need to wake up so Hannah can meet her grandpa. Okay?"

1 hour later.

An hour later Sandy and JJ are asleep. Elijah went to the cafeteria to get coffees for everyone. Suddenly the monitor flatlines.

There'sa flurry of action as the doctors come into the room.

"What's happening? What's going on?" Sandy demands.

"I'm sorry ma'am. I need you to step outside the room." Dr. Shepard says. A doctor pushes them out and then closes the door.

Elijah returns to find his mother and sister outside I his father's room.

"Wgats going on?" He asks.

"I don't know! They won't tell me anything!" Sandy replies.

Inside the room the doctors charge the paddles and shock Michael three times. Before they can do it a fourth, Dr. Shepard stops them.

"He's gone, guys. It's too late. Call it."

An intern looks at the clock and states, "Time of death: 1:45 a.m.

Dr. Shepard goes outside.

"No. No it can't be. Please tell me he's okay." Sandy pleads.

"a I am very sorry for your loss, ma'am. We did everything we could." Dr. Shepard walks away to give them time to say goodbye.

Five days later. Michael's funeral.

Michael Alexander Jareau's funeral is beautiful. And although he left before he could enjoy life with his grandchildren, he still lived a long and happy one. He got to see both of his children graduate high school and one graduate college.

And now he is going to be with his oldest daughter looking down on everyone.

Michael Alexander Jareau

July 3rd, 1950-January 4th, 2006.

Loving husband, father, friend.

Rest In Peace.

JJ and Elijah walk up to his coffin. They lay their roses down.

"I love you, Daddy." JJ says with tears in her eyes. "I'll miss you."

"I love you, Dad." Elijah says quietly. "I'll make sure Hannah knows all about her cool grandpa."

I only glanced over this quickly. It's late and I'm tired. I've also haspd writers block for the last week.

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