Eternal Flame Chapter 6 Remembrances Of a Lost By Marcie Gore Based on The Idea started Marcie Gore and Lee Hughes see Prologue For rating and other information.
Dick and Christina's other friends gather for her funeral but things aren't as they appear. I don't own the real life celebs that appear here, of course that's not legal Dick can hardly believe what he's seeing. It's her as beautiful as the last time he saw Her at the Prewedding party. She's a vision in a flowing white gown, the cross he gave her hanging around her neck as always. The scent of vanilla grows as she moves closer to him. Her raven hair encircles her face like a hallo, "I'm alive search your heart you'll find me " Dick wakes up shaking and sweating. He has to do something clear his mind. He goes in to the living room and turns on the TV, flipping franticly as if looking for something He stops on GNN. "Again our top story continues to be the tragic death of pop star Christina Williams in the early hours of February 14, in what first appeared to be a car accident but now appears to be a murder. She was supposed to marry Richard Grayson The adopted son of billionaire Bruce Wayne that afternoon. The couple had known Each other Since the age of 9. Christina was born Sept 12 of 1981, the younger daughter of a police officer Kenneth died in the line of duty in 1991 and teacher Debbie. Her Older sister Elaine has two sons and daughter. She's seen here with them at the Premiere Of Brother Bear.
She began her music career at age 14 when she signed with Gotham records She quickly gained a large following first of teens then their parents with her blend of pop Gospel and Latin flavors. She had the first of 8 no. 1s at age 16 with She self- penned Sweet devotion. She decided to take a break from the business after she graduated from Gotham Prep at age 18 and went Hudson U, She Returned just 2 years ago with an new mature look and sound, she showcased on her Grammy award wining CD "Changes and New Challenges." Last November she released what would be her last Two CDS "Christmas magic And Two hearts and my favorite Songs from the 80s. Dick can take no more he changes the channel.
For some reason He settles on watching Entertainment Tonight It's just started their Top story is the same GNN. First they play part of her last interview with Gossip Gertie. Dick sadly thinks about how eager was to marry him. It showed on her face Even If she was on show reluctantly. There was no way she as leaving him the night she died. We're here at the 45th annual songwriters' where Christina was to be honored with a special award. Her long time manger Bryan Abrams accepted the award on her family's behalf. Many here respected Christina not only for musical talent but also for her big heart. "I considered Christina a good friend. She'd always give 110 wither it was for charity or in the recording studio. She was always there when I needed her for my AIDS foundation. She will be missed by everyone who knew her," Elton John tells the reporter. . " I'm still in shock. This was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. I was going attend their wedding but had to cancel at the last minute She was a good friend when I needed one .My sympathy to her family and her other friend when the arrangements are made I plan to attend her Funeral. It's so unfair she should be on her honeymoon by now," George Michael adds ' Man what happened to her sucks I hope if she was murdered They fry him She rocked and she did nothing but help people, never hurt nobody Eminem "She had so much to look forward to and was so young. But I know she loved God so she's at Peace now. Mariah Carey Dick finally turns off the T.V and starts to sob For once since this happened he's glad he's alone. His sobs grow louder. His cries turn into gasps as he cries harder; he's sure the whole apartment complex can hear them. He continues to sob until he falls out of his chair not caring to get up. He's falls asleep on the floor. The next day when Dick wakes with the sun shining directly in his eyes, he thinks for a moment he needs to gets something to eat but decides food is the last thing he wants, instead he gets ready and goes to Christina's mom's.She doesn't need to be alone right now. He can maybe take some of the burden off her and help plan the funeral. When He gets there Dick notices Bruce's car, Looks like Bruce had the same idea. Just as Dick walks in Cody runs to his big brother and jumps into his arms. " I love you," the little boy says and gives him a tight hug "Dick, honey have you eaten anything today. You may not feel like it but you need something to keep your energy and so you don't get sick," Christina's mom Debbie tells him .
"You're right I don't feel like eating; I feel like going back to bed and staying there. I don't care if I starve." She Hands him a cinnamon roll and coffee anyway. "Please eat something Dicky. I know your Sad but not eating won't help. The ladies at the children's home always told me that,'Cody tells him Dick obliges his little brother and eats the roll. He sits down with Bruce and Debbie and begins to help them with arrangements. They will hold it in St. Michael's Church with a feed in another building .for any overflow They reluctantly agreed to cameras from local TV and Cable TV Music Channels ,just outside the service. The service will have to be closed casket because she was burned severely in the crash. They almost have arrangements finished when Cody comes up to Dick and says "You a need break lets play. It's snowing .We can have fun Dick Scuffs I the his boots in a Circle in the snow then Two intersecting lines through the middle and chase each other in a game of fox and Hound Then they Start Throwing Huge Snowball for the first time in days Both boys are Laughing and rolling around in the snow. After awhile the boys have had enough of the cold and wetso they decide to go in. It's getting dark and colder. When they get in there's hot coco and cookies waiting for them "My neighbor . Mr. Pennyworth made them ,We thought at least the little guy would want some cookies,"Debbie tells them. After I finish I deicide I need to go " I think I better Go home. Tomorrow's going to be a hard day." I'm about to get into my car when Bruce stops me.
'" Dick ,I Think you should spend some time at the manor I WON"T take no for an answer. Alfred already moved your suitcases To your old room and a suit for Tomorrow. Bruce announces "ok, when you put it that way how can I say no? I'll see you at the house In a few minutes." Dick answers When he gets home Dick first thinks he's he'll try to get sleep but he still has too much on his mind . He tries to read the paper but can't Get past the headline pop princess' funeral to me held at St Michael's Tomorrow " Another says "Honeymoon of tears" "Up to a workout son? Meet me in cave. After a long dreamless night Dick wakes up sweaty and still tired. He doesn't have long till the funeral . He has to shower and get dressed. Of course Dick isn't looking forward to saying goodbye to the love of his life As the fleet of limos passes a newsstand DICK catches glimpses of tabloids, "Christina alive, in hiding?" What is the secret connection Between Wayne heir and fiancée 's killer?
When they enter the church both Bruce and Debbie ask Dick to sit by them but He chooses to sit by himself in the balconyAfter a few minutes of for him welcomed silence Father Joseph Ellison Starts the service. With the Lords prayer \
"I knew Christina From Her birth . I christened her presided over her first communion, Our church was among the first to be blessed by hearing her sweet voice in our choir Despite the adversity in her life she held on to her faith., She shared it with the world. She shared her love with all those her brief life touched. May the Heavenly Father open his arms receive her this Day. Next Cassandra gets up to speak "when I first met her I couldn't express my thoughts or Feelings to her or anybody. She pauses trying to find the words every one here that knows me knows I'm not the same now because of the way I was raised I didn't believe anyone could love me much less forgive me for the things I'd done. I didn't believe in things I couldn't see or touch. Then one day she was helping learn to read she hand me a book she read as a kid a picture Bible. It took me a while to believe that this God could actually Love me much less forgive me for the things I did but some about she said to me and what I read made me feel good inside ,like I could be a different person,

Then she taught me how to talk to GOD "NOW I lay me Down to sleep. I Pray the lord my soul to keep. If I should I die before I wake I pray the Lord me soul to take IN Jesus name I pray Amen Only a few people seem to see tears forming in Bruce's Eyes.
Next Barbara says a few words about her cousin "Chris was all the things you said Fr. Ellison ,Cassie , but she wasn't Just talented and Faithful she was fun and funny. I remember when we were at each others house Raiding our mom's Jewelry ,playing superhero , nearly flooding the bathroom letting our Barbies GO swimming

When I was shot I sank into despair, Chris tried to help me see my life wasn't over. Barbara who's been Crying softly the whole time Starts to cry harder She can't continue George keeps his Promise To attend the funeral and chooses to memorialize his friend in song rather than words She's got a song in her head and she'll sing to me,
She's got a laugh that reminds me of why she's in love with me,
She'd never let show she was lonely in case it had frightened me,
She was carpet and stone,
independent, alone,
But her love always shone around me,
Every time...

Dick starts to feel a tingling on the back of his neck

Waltz away dreaming till your day begins again,
Free from the seasons and this state I'm in,
And oh, I can't hold it all under one love,
It was so long ago when we kissed in the streets,
Now you fly like an eagle above,
While I waltz away anyway,
I'll be waltzing my days away,
Searching for this woman I love.

She had a history of joy and pain in time,

She had a thousand and one photographs,
That you would not believe,
She'll come to you in disguise,
She's there in your children's eyes,
Still our mother.
She' still your wife,
(So let her)
As he looks down from his hiding place he Looks down at the children in their LIFE all sitting together. She loved them all so much but looked forward to having kids of their own. Now that will never happen, All of their dreams have turned to dust.

Waltz away dreaming till your day begins again Free from the reasons for this state I'm in,
And oh, (trust me, she ain't going anywhere)
I can't hold it all under one love,
(Trust me, she told me, when you're ready she'll be there)
It was so long ago, (no don't let go of her)
When we kissed in the streets,
Now you fly like an eagle above,
While I waltz away anyway,
I'll be waltzing my days away,
Searching for this woman I love.

And the moment you see me I will live in your life We will walk through my garden I will see through your eyes,
I was in despair 'till she found me there,
Every grown man cries with his mother's eyes,
And when you're ready too,
She'll come back to you,
She's waiting,
Father.
She's waiting.
Dick walks out as the closing prayer ends, HE EXSUSTED from crying He feels like he watching himself walking to the car from outside his own body, Nothing is the way it should be., it might never be again