Sweet Memories

by 7th Heaven

Joey Potter's mother died when Joey was thirteen. Now, years later, on the anniversary of her mother's death, Joey needs the support of her family and friends. Will they be there for her? Also, Dawson has news that will rock the creek. What is it?

5. As The World Comes To An End

Chapter 5

Joey entered the front door carrying the mail. She sifted through it until she found an envelope that was addressed to her. She read what was printed in the upper right hand corner of the envelope; it said 'Worthington College'. Joey took the letter and placed the rest of the mail on the table near the door.

"Where were you?" Bessie asked her sister.

"I was at Dawson's," Joey simply responded, walking into the kitchen.

"Did you read Mom's letter?" Bessie asked.

"Yeah," Joey told her.

"What did it say?" Bessie asked.

"To summarize, she was right. You did a great job taking care of me," Joey told her.

"Joey, you deserved a mother," Bessie said.

"Bessie, I got two," Joey told her.

"I love you," Joey continued.

"I love you too," Bessie said. With that, Joey went to her room.

Joey sat down on her bed, staring at the envelope in her hand. She needed to open it, but she didn't feel up to it at the moment. She lay down and stared at the ceiling. The contents of her mother's letter kept coming back to her. She thought about how her mother knew her so well, the way only a mother could. She thought of all the memories that she had of her mother. She remembered the way her hair would blow in the wind so elegantly. She remembered her soft eyes when she looked at her. She remembered her sweet smile that made her laugh. Most importantly, she remembered her loving voice, so sweet and gentle. Joey longed for her mother, but the memories that she shared were a great blessing.

Snapping out of her thoughts, Joey decided that it was time for her to open the envelope. She took the envelope off of her side table and broke the seal, slowly taking out the contents. She read the letter; it was her financial aid package.

"What's that?" Bessie asked from the doorway of Joey's room.

"It's my financial aid package and apparently we owe them $15,000," Joey said, softly.

"We don't have that type of money," Bessie said.

"I know," Joey said.

"I knew this was too good to be true."

"Joey, this is your dream," Bessie told her.

"Bessie, sometimes dreams don't always come true," Joey told her. With that, Bessie left. Joey let her head rest in her hands, while she cried. The goal she had been working for her whole life suddenly came crashing down in one moment.