A/N: I only own the OC.

I looked over at Becky right before the hearse approached carrying Father. I was not ready for any of this. I stood with her and my mother as it drove by to people paying respects along the route. I gave a solemn bow as Becky curtsyed to Father as it drove past. I knew that grief was hard, but it was much harder when it was put on display. We followed the hearse inside the gates as they would take him to lay in state in Scotland. I was tired from the emotions, but the travel up and down the countries was also becoming taxing. I knew that I had no right to complain about that least of all. I knew that Becky was dealing with the same thing, and mother was still inconsolable.

Father's coffin was laid onto the table for viewing and I knew that many people wanted to pay their respects so it was going to be a long day. I pulled mother into a hug as she began to sniffle. Seth pulled Becky to him. I knew that this would be one of the last times we would all be together as a family without cameras, visitors, dignitaries, and helpers. We stood in the silence.

"I am sorry, sir, but we need to start letting people in." a voice finally came from behind us. I looked down at mother and she nodded. She knew, just like we all knew, that this was for King and Country. We still had to go on. She squeezed my hand as she sat in the chair next to the coffin. Becky and I each stood on a side of Father, with Becky standing beside Mother. I head well wishes, condolences, and plenty of other words about the future. I became numb by the time we left for the night.

I immediately flew back to London that night and was never happier to walk into my wing. I wanted a drink and my bed. I poured a drink and got ready to take a sip when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in." I said and Wade poked his head in the door. I waved him in, and poured him a drink. We clinked glasses before I downed the burning whiskey as if it would some how warm my cold heart at the moment. He poured us another, and we sat on the sofa. I was grateful for Wade because he didn't ask me how I was, he simply existed in my space to know that he was there for me. We had a few more drinks, and he headed out around 3 am. I collapsed in bed with the hope that tomorrow this nightmare would be over.

Becky POV

I stood next to my brother for the 3rd day in a row as we watched them unload Father's coffin from the aircraft. He and mother had flown from Scotland together one last time. I wasn't sure how Drew was holding it together so well. I had fallen apart so many times this morning that I had waterproof make up on, which was weird with my military uniform because it felt heavier than it should have been. Drew and I greeted mother as they loaded the coffin into the hearse and set out for the Palace. We were taken to the palace where the staff was able to say their goodbyes.

"Are you ready?" Drew asked me as the hearse went into the wagon and I shook my head no. I knew that neither of us were ready. Mother insisted on walking with us as we all followed the wagon out of the palace. We were followed by Seth and Roux, senior staff members, and other close personal staff. I felt for Drew because while he had us he still didn't have anyone for himself. I knew that Wade and Stephen were back there with the senior members, and while they were his best mates it wasn't the same. I couldn't help but worry about Drew more than ever now.

Drew

We got done with the procession as Father lay in the Abby. I got into the car and told Karrion I needed to go to the museum. I wanted some time to think to myself. I didn't want to be bothered. The museum was told of my arrival and I went in as it closed again. I was grateful for their understand especially in these times. I walked to the dinosaur and sat down. I was numb. I wished I was as dead as that dinosaur as a box of tissues appeared beside me. I looked up to see the girl from the bother day walking away. I quickly got up and followed her.

"Wait." I said and she turned to look at me.

"I didn't want to bother you. I just wanted to you to be prepared." she said and I felt myself start to smile.

"I... thank you for thinking of me. Would you like to walk with me?" I asked her and she nodded. We began to walk through an exhibit.

"Do you come here to think?" she finally asked me and I chuckled.

"I do. I come here because it's the one place that I can feel alone, and my granny used to bring me here." I said and she nodded.

"Why are you here?" I asked her.

"I took a job here, because I always wanted to work at a museum in London. I came here as a kid and wanted to stay." she said and I nodded.

"Did you want to work at this museum specifically?" I asked her and she shook her head no.

"No, but it's a start. I made it to the country and city I want to be in." she said and I nodded.

"What is the museum you want to work at?" I asked her.

"Hampton Court Palace." she said with such certainty.

"I have no doubt you will get there." I said and she beamed a large smile.

We wandered around the museum until Karrion told me it was time to go. I didn't want to leave Alex. She was so normal, and not treating me like I was a piece of glass. She was funny, and normal. I really liked being around her. I kissed her hand again, and wished her good night as I left. I got to the palace and went straight to bed. I knew that this week wasn't going to get better, but it certainly would get worse.

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