Chapter 40 The town of Salem entered the graveyard after a very emotional funeral at the church. Now it was time to lay Kate down to rest. Sobs were heard throughout the crowd. Kate was loved by everyone that knew her and she had no enemies.

Roman: I would like to take this moment and say a few words about my wife and the amazing women that she was. Some people spend their whole entire life looking for that one person that they are meant to be with, and some never find that person. I was the luckiest man alive when I fell in love with Kate. She was afraid of relationships she had been hurt so many times we both had. We leaned on each other for support and our friendship soon turned to undying love. My wife was a wonderful lady and there isn't a better person out there. I will love her until the day I die and I just thank god for what time I did have with my wife. I love you Kate.

Roman walked back to his spot next to his twin sons and his heartbroken daughter. All of the children had spoken at the funeral. Philip, Billie, and Austin each spoke about the love they had for their mother. Max and Michael showed the whole church the picture they drew for their mother. But Roman was worried about Kimberely. He was afraid that she wasn't going to have any sense of closure that her mother's death would haunt her forever.

As the casket was about to be lowered into the ground, Kimberely ran out to her mother's casket and asked the men to wait. Kimberely signaled for Mike to play his guitar as she sang her mother's favorite song.

Ave Maria!

Maiden mild!

Oh, listen to a maiden's prayer

For thou can't hear amid the wild

This thou, this thou can't save amid, despair

We slumbers safely tear the Mother

Though we be man outcast relived

Oh, Mainden, hear a maiden's sorrow

Oh, Mother, hear a suppliant child!

Ave Maria

Ave Maria, gracia plena

Maria, gratia plena

Maria, gratia plena

Ave, ave dominus

Dominus tecum

The murky cavern's air so heavy

Shall breath of balm if thou hast smiled

Oh, Maiden, hear a maiden pleadin'

Oh, Mother, hear a suppliant child

Ave Maria

Ave Maria
Tears ran down Roman's face as he listened to his little girl pay her respects to her mother. Kate had always loved the sound of her little girl's voice. Kimberley had attended voice lessons to please her mother. This truly was the best way to say goodbye to her mother. Kimberely was desperately trying to stay strong through the song. She had not cried since the hospital and she didn't want to lose it during the song. As soon as the song ended she kissed the coffin and ran off. Roman started to go after her but Billie laid a hand on his arm and went after her sister. ***Ave Maria, by Celine Dion.*** Spoilers Kimberely runs away. Roman is having a hard time letting go. One patient awakens from coma. One patient goes home.