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10:30 P.M.

"Julie, you have to eat something."

Neil looked at his fiancé, worry flashing in his blue eyes. She hadn't eaten anything in over twelve hours and he was concerned about her.

"I don't want to try. It'll just make me sick," Julie quietly told him. She rested her head in her hands as he continued to talk. He didn't speak about anything specific; Clients at the hospital, events happening that month. He didn't want there to be silence in the house, so it was either his voice or Julie's cries. He decided his voice would probably be the better choice.

The doorbell rang suddenly, making both of them jump. Before Neil could stop her, Julie was on her way to the door to answer it.

She wiped her eyes, getting rid of the remaining tears, as she pulled the door open. Much to her surprise, it was Kirsten.

"Julie, I'm so sorry about Marissa," The blonde woman said to fill the silence between them.

Julie gestured for Kirsten to enter. They stood in the foyer for a moment until Neil joined them.

"Kirsten. What brings you here at this hour?"

"Sandy and Seth went to the hospital to be with Ryan. I… I didn't want to be alone," She replied softly. "I hope you don't mind, me just dropping in without any notice."

"I don't mind," Julie spoke softly. She glanced at Kirsten, then turned around and walked back to the kitchen. Once she was out of ear shot, it was Kirsten's turn to speak.

"How is she?" She whispered.

"Not good," Neil responded in the same quiet tone. "But I suppose that's normal, considering her daughter is dead." He paused for a moment. "How's Ryan?"

Kirsten played with her wedding ring before answering. "He has a few scratches. Broken wrist, a couple cuts and scrapes. The doctor's are just keeping him overnight again for observation."

Neil ran his hand over his face. "Why don't you go keep her company? I have to make her something to eat, even though she refuses to touch food. But it'll be a big help if you could just sit out there with her for a few moments."

Kirsten nodded. She walked to the kitchen, then out onto the patio. Julie was sitting in one of the lawn chairs, her bottom lip violently trembling.

Kirsten slowly walked toward her, crossing her arms in front of her chest. "Hi, Julie."

The brunette looked up and attempted to smile. The effort was fruitless, so she leant back in the chair and sighed. It was silent there on the patio. Or it was, until Julie chose to talk.

"How's Ryan?"

"Oh, um, just a few scratches. He's still in the hospital, for observation." Kirsten swallowed hard. "How are you?"

Julie simply looked up at the woman with a look that said "Are you serious?" Kirsten took the hint and moved her gaze out to the pool.

"Do you need anything?" Kirsten inquired after a moment.

"No."

"Is there anything I can do?"

"No."

It was silent again. Kirsten shivered as the wind blew. She looked over at Julie out of the corner of her eye. The brunette's eyes were red and puffy, her skin pale. And the moon illuminated the tears on her cheeks.

"How about we go back in the house. It's a bit cold out here." Kirsten had only seen Julie cry once before, and it hadn't been anything nearly as serious as her daughter dying.

"I like it out here," Julie commented. "But yes, let's go inside." She stood up from the chair and took a stumbling step. Kirsten was there at her side. The blonde took Julie's arm without question, then guided her into the house.

Back in the house, Julie softly thanked Kirsten, then walked to her bedroom. Neil listened intently for a moment, not speaking until he heard Julie shut the room's door.

"Is there anything I can do?" Kirsten asked him. She hoped for something, anything that would keep her busy and not worrying about her friend and adopted son. She knew she would be worrying constantly about both of them; But with a given task, the worry wouldn't be quite so much.

Neil thought for a moment. "Could you maybe come back over tomorrow? I really hate to but I need to get some groceries and I just don't want to leave her alone."

Kirsten nodded immediately. "Sure, I can do that. I think I'll head home now. Call me if you need anything."

The blonde disappeared from the house without another word. Neil quietly sighed. After a moment he heard Julie's muffled sobs. He set off toward the bedroom to comfort her. Another sigh left his mouth as he realized it was going to be a long night.