"Melenie, what are you doing up so late?" Her eyes were red and she tried to speak without suddenly weeping.
Mel looked but couldn't see anyone else there. She reluctantly attributed it to an overactive imagination. "I thought I heard you and, and. Nevermind." She began to turn around when her mother stopped her.
"Melenie wait. If there's anything you want to say or you know...I'm right here." There was a faint tone in her voice that almost said 'please talk to me' but Mel ignored it.
If all this was true, and she was positive that it was, then she wasn't just hearing things. That had to be who she thought it was. Judging by her mother's somewhat unsettled and flustered look, Mel was almost convinced that 'he' was here. And if her Mum didn't want to talk about it, yet expect her to talk, then she wouldn't.
She would keep silent and see how she liked it. But before Mel could walk out of the room, her eyes spotted a stray white feather on the carpet. Mel didn't need anymore proof. She had more than enough to let her know that she now had two parents who wanted to keep her in the dark about her life.
In that case, she would have to retaliate with the same treatment.
With that spiteful thought, Melenie stormed out of beth's room and slammed her bedroom door behind her, startling Bethany.
Well, that's it. Thought Bethany. We've both blown it. Now she'll never speak to me again.
But a familiar voice echoed quietly in her bedroom.
"you're wrong, Beth. I may be a hopeless father but you've gotta admit, I'm a bloody good angel. Trust me on this one." And then silence once more. Bethany managed a weak smile before settling down under the covers.
Maybe she'd never be granted her deepest hope but at least she was able to see him again. A little was better than nothing. It was hard day after day coping without someone whom she needed and whom she yearned for, but he continued to listen each year which was something for Beth. Perhaps one day she'd get her wish. But for now...

So sorry to keep you guys waiting so long. You're all very patient! And of course, I must tease you with only a short chapter. Better than nothing...right? runs from angry reviewers Thanks again, and keep those reviews coming. Without them, me no typey! ;) Loves ya.