Bah stupid computer, whacks head so yes here's chapter #3 I'm trying o figure out a way for something to happen. 'So bear with me. ' Sorry that I'm really slow at updates.

Summery: Lexy is taking the lost of her grandfather by shutting out reality what will happen to her? And what will happen to her relationship with Ray?

Disclaimer: DODS (Don't Own, Don't Sue)

Chapter 3: Facing Gran

It wasn't till late that Lexy's mom arrived home. To keep her mind off the resent events she'd listen to music, read, and watched some TV, anything just to keep her busy. There wasn't any suppertime where the family sat down and had dinner together like they used to do. It was a free for all, no structure or routine that they had followed.

It had clouded over and began to lightly sprinkle on the window. Alone in the guestroom, Lexy was busy drawing away, shut out from the world. Silently she etched in the wings to her angel. Mystically it stood, through the wind and the rain, its robe flowing around it. The wings stretched towards the sky, a misty fog surrounding it as a glow of light shined through the dark. Her eyes were dark and determined; there was a slight smirk on her face as if she could laugh in dangers face. It was her guardian angle.

Lexy realized that the batteries had died in her mp3 player. 'I knew I should have brought more batteries.' Lexy thought irritated. Just then her stomach gave a big grumble. 'I should probably get something to eat too.' She leaned back in her chair yawning and stretching. Reluctantly, she rose from her chair and trudged down the hall and towards the kitchen. That's when she ran into her Gran.

Gran was sitting solemnly on the sofa, a distant look in her eyes. This was not the Gran Lexy had known as a child. This wasn't the Gran that would play horsy, bake cookie, tell stories or take long walk with. This wasn't the Gran who'd make things better when she was afraid or kiss her booboo when she got hurt... This… was a stranger to Lexy, she'd almost swear that some one had stolen her 'look at the bright side' Gran, but there she was…mumbling incoherently to herself and fiddling with a piece of paper in her hand.

Quickly looking away before tears could spring up, Lexy headed towards the kitchen. Her mother was slouched over the counter. As soon as she heard Lexy enter she straightened up pretending she was stretching then continued making a sandwich.

"Hey mom."

"Hey sweetie, can you take this out to Gran please." Lexy's mom held out a plate with th sandwich on it.

"Sure." Hesitantly Lexy took the plate from her mother. "Um… mom…"

"Yes dear?" Her mother turned towards her, exhaustion spread across her face.

"Ah… never mind." Lexy was just about to ask if she could run down to the store to get batteries but after seeing her mother's face decided against it. She knew her mother wouldn't of had said no but she had a feeling that her mother might need her here.

Lexy slowly made her way down the hallway. Wishing the living would never come, that the hallway would just stretch further and further away like in nightmares or like the ones you see in movies. Regrettably, what we wish for rarely comes true.

The living room was dimly lit, barely any light cam through the windows for the blinds had been drawn. Lexy probed her brain to think when the last time the blinds had been shut. The only source of light was from a small little beige lamp sitting on a table on the other side of the room. Gran was sitting on a plum colored cushion, her elbows resting on the table in front of her, her hands together still fiddling with that same piece of paper. Slowly Lexy made her way towards Gran. She felt horrible not wanting to be around her but she couldn't stand looking at her, every time she did she wanted to cry.

Lexy sat down on the other side of the table and placed the plate in front of Gran, she didn't move. Lexy tried saying her name…no reaction. Lexy looked up at her grandmother's eyes, they had the same distant look in them as before, Gran was starring right at Lexy but yet right through her. A shill ran down her spine, Gran's eyes were so cold.

Lexy tried again. "Uh, Gran?" Lexy leaned in towards her grandmother a bit more. "Gran?"

Gran's eyes blinked twice." Oh… Lexy, when did you come in?" Gran said quietly removing her arms form the table.

"I brought in a sandwich for you." Lexy said trying her best to sound cheerful. Her Gran just looked down at the food in front of her and wearily reached for the sandwich. A sharp numbing pain settled in Lexy's chest. Lexy fumbled recklessly through her head trying to find anything, anything at all that she could talk to Gran about. Lexy quickly looked away. "Gran! You have the blinds closed no wonder it's so dark in here. Shall I open the windows? It's a beautiful day out, perhaps you would like to take a walk?

"No. No thank you, Lexy. Gran was resting her head in her hand. Quietly she mumbled she was very tired and was going to go lay down. Despairingly Gran stood; looking down at the table, her sandwich was still untouched. Slowly her gaze rose to a corner in the room. Lexy's eyes followed her stare and saw her grandfather's western style chair that he'd sit and read. Tears pricked her eyes, stinging as they threatened to over spill. Lexy vigorously blinked them away and turned to see her grandmother leave the room looking more distraught the ever. The pain in her chest grew worse.

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Ok so there's the next chapter my apologies! Sorry it's so late… I've been distracted to say the least. My math teacher reminded me not long ago…. Stupid predictions…I forget what he was teaching, something to do with ymx+b, anyway he happened to mention aneurisms… then I realized that's how my grandfather died… then that it was January….

Anyways I'll prolly update soon I still got to figure some things out on where I'm going on this. But when my grandfather died I had a hard time being around my grandmother because it was so hard to look at her. I feel ashamed of it but I couldn't look at her cause it reminded methat my grandfather wasn't there anymore.

Lots of love! Jenn