Chapter 12
DJ
Wow, nine years. I can't believe it has been that long since Becky passed away. I remember it just like it was yesterday. After the incident, everything moved so quickly. It seemed as if I got married a week after her death. Steve and I are very happy together and I'm really thankful that we got back together. We actually got together because of what happened. I remember it so well...
It was a Tuesday morning and I was sitting solemnly in the kitchen. The door opened and Steve poked his head in the doorway.
"Deej?" he asked softly and caringly.
I sniffled. "Yeah?" I croaked.
He came and sat down next to me. "Oh DJ, I'm so sorry about what happened." I nodded. My eyes began to tear. "Thanks Steve," I said, on the edge of crying. Then he hugged me, and at that moment, I realized that I really loved Steve. He is so caring and so nice and funny and he always makes me feel better.
"Steve, I've missed you," I said.
"I've missed you too DJ. I really wanted to get back together, but I never thought you would want to." Steve began rubbing my back as a comforting gesture. And that is when I knew, he was all I wanted.
After that, we got back together.
Nothing has been the same since Becky died. Everyone has suffered a great deal. Especially Jesse. I have never seen someone so in love with someone else. They had an amazing marriage and relationship. I hope mine and Steve's relationship goes as well as theirs was.
Jesse still has very strong feeling for Becky. He still cries sometimes. Jesse never used to cry. Not at all. He became so much more emotional. I love my Uncle Jesse, but I really wished he would get married. He needs someone to live with. And the boys need a mother. Or at least, I wish he would date. Then he might really fall in love with someone and live a happier life.
Becky, if you can hear me, please bless us. We all love you and miss you so much. I hope you are in heaven and you are happy. That's the way it should be.
Love, Donna Joe Hale