Chapter 18
Trigger warning blood and loss of a baby, and talks about killing one's self briefly
12:00 am
Back in Columbia
Everyone was asleep at the casita, so they stayed at another hotel but by this time Melissa ran out of the potions to give to her father, so he transformed into a teacup chihuahua. They got a room on the fourth floor, as they got there, the demon jumped out of her backpack and transformed back into a demon.
Melissa: Let's get some sleep ya'll, at least we're almost home.
Then they fell asleep. The next day they went back to casita. The Demon climbed the wall to get to the guest room. Then they got to the door and Everyone was gathered at the front door hugging the pair as they walked in.
Every grown-up: Bruno! Melissa, you're back! Had fun.
Every young one except Antonio: Tio, Tia! Had fun.
Melissa: Yes, yes it was…fun?
Then she notices Antonio crying. Pepa caught wind of this which made him cry more.
Pepa: What's wrong Antonio?!
Antonio: Tia, I'm sorry, I'm so, so sorry! (Sobs)
Melissa was very confused.
Melissa: For what sugar cube?
Antonio: I'm sorry, I-I lost… Pinky.
Then within cue, Pinky popped his head out of Melissa's pocket. Antonio stopped crying and was so happy and relieved to see the white rat. Then Melissa picked him up and hugged him tightly.
Melissa: See pinky's fine, bruised, but fine, and thank ya.
Antonio: For what Tia?
Melissa: For havin' the courage for tellin' meh, and for takin' care of mah animals while Ah'I was away.
Antonio: You're welcome, Tia, I missed you, we all did.
Julieta: Time for breakfast.
Camilo and Bruno: Oh, good I'm starving.
Melissa: Oh brother, oh, did anyone check the garden?
Julieta: I did once or twice, I think even Pepa did as well, didn't you Peppie?
Pepa: I-I did, a little bit.
Then Melissa hugged Pepa, then Julieta.
Melissa: Thank ya, both of ya'll.
Julieta: You are so welcome hon.
Pepa: Y-Yeah don't mention it.
She said blushing but looking sternly. Then they all went to the table, then Abuela came to the table.
Abuela: So, Senorita Melissa where did you take my baby Brunito? Was it romantic, we need these grandbabies.
Melissa: (Whispers to Bruno) Geez, ah'I thought mah mom was bad.
Abuela: Well, Senorita Melissa?
Melissa: At a graduation ceremony?! Ah'I mean granted we had a nice time at the hotel sure, but ya know, ah'I guess time will tell.
Then Alema actually smiled at this, which shocked everyone.
Alema: Good, good, glad to hear it, I can't wait to hear the sounds of the pitter-patter of little feet again. You know I was worried about poor Brunito not finding anyone due to his gift, but then you showed up and… and gracias, gracias, for everything, for helping this family, for helping Luisa, Antonio, Maribel, and even Brunito. I'd be honored to call you a daughter, and I would be honored for you to call me Mama.
Melissa: Gracias Mrs. or, ah'I mean Mama.
Alema: So, How's your Spanish coming along?
Melissa: Well ta be honest Mama ah'I haven't started, but ah'I heard ya'll say some stuff and Ah'I can guess somewhat like Ay Dios Mio is like oh my lord, and Tio and Tia is Uncle and Aunt, And Porfavor is like please if you please.
Alema: And you got that from just hearing alone, hmm, very good. We might need someone with your gifts. I can start to see why my Brunito likes you so much now. And not to mention I can see you being a good mother someday.
Then Melissa and Bruno both blushed at this. Even Camilo and Maribel felt a little uncomfortable for them.
Camilo: Hey, Abuela can we um, change the subject porfavor.
Maribel: Hey, Tia Melissa your garden, should we have more vegetables or fruits?
Melissa: Like?
Maribel: Um, like Strawberries?
Melissa: Yes, that would be good, maybe we should go check the garden, right Bruno?
Bruno: Oh, sure mei amor, lead the way.
Then they went to the door and stopped.
Melissa: (Whispers) Shit, ah'I forgot ah'I have ta get mah animals from Antonio.
Then they went to Antonio's room. As she knocked on the door, a tiny figure came out. Then he tackled his Tio Bruno and his new Tia Melissa.
Melissa: (Giggled) Tonito we weren't gone that long.
Antonio: I know, I just missed you so much!
Then the pets all ran up to Melissa and Bruno.
Antonio: Aw, Tia even your animals missed you, well Hans was the least verbal about it. But I'm pretty sure he missed you.
Then he opened the door to his room and walked in and sat next to the Hedgehogs cage, and started to pet Itchy, Diablo, Pluto, and Chico.
Melissa: It's nice ta see ya'll again, even ya Gimpie.
Then the hedgehog looked at her and started hissing and turned away.
Melissa: Ah'I hope Hans wasn't any trouble, was he?!
Antonio: No, he wasn't that bad, not really.
Melissa: Did he bite ya or anythin'?!
Antonio: No, but his quills are intimidating. But I did try to use the gloves you gave me, but I think it hurts him.
Melissa: Oh, is that what ah'm doin' wrong. Well, if he was a good boy and don't bite, ah'I wouldn't need the gloves.
Then the hedgehog hissed and grunted as he kept his head down.
Melissa: Yeah, that's what ah'I thought.
She and Bruno took the cage back to the guest room.
Melissa: Later expect meh ta place ya in the ball, come on ya'll we're goin' outside.
Then Melissa, Bruno, Itchy, Pluto, Chico, and Diablo all went outside, and Melissa and Bruno checked on the garden, it was getting nice and green. Then Melissa had an idea, and she change into her beast form and started to spray water from her mouth as a Pokémon would.
Melissa: Hydro pump!
Then the whole garden was sprayed with water like a sprinkler. Then she stopped as she felt and heard something familiar. Then a blur came slithering towards Melissa. As its lengthy frame curled around her, she suddenly realized who it could be… it could be one of her two uncles, uncle Craig (From her mother's side) though he wasn't that affectionate, or uncle Mike (On her Dad's side) Who is extremely affectionate, except towards strangers.
Snake: Oh, my darling niece, it's good to see you again, it's been such a long time.
Melissa: Yeah, it's been like what 4,5, maybe 6 years.
Mike: Yeah, sorry about that, my job was a pain in the ass this past last seven years.
Melissa: So, are ya hear by ya'rself or is…
Then from out of nowhere, a figure stepped out of the shadows.
Female: Hey, Melissa, how are you dear.
Melissa: Ah'm fine aunt Danielle.
Then Bruno moved forward towards Melissa.
Danielle: So, who's your friend?
Then Melissa turned back to normal.
Melissa: Oh, ah'm sorry, Uncle Mike, Aunt Danielle, this is mah Fiancé' Bruno.
Mike: Oh, um… Hi. You know if Andy was here he would have killed you, but since he's not you're lucky you don't have to worry much.
(Bruno gulps)
Melissa: Uncle Mike, Ah'I know you're joking right.
Mike: Oh no, I was just stating a fact, but since you're my niece I don't care much. Welcome to the family son.
Then he lifted his tail to shake Bruno's hand.
Bruno: Um… thank you, sir.
Mike: Just call me Mike please, sir sounds old, I'm not that old…
Melissa: With all due respect uncle Mike, ah'm in my 40's and Ah'I feel old, Bruno here is 50, so 60 something is old.
Mike: Well, you got me there.
Melissa: So, do ya want to take a shower before ya meet the rest of the family, Aunt Danielle did ya bring his clothes, ah'I don't think we have his size, though the closes we have off hand is our niece Luisa's, and she's got mostly dresses.
Danielle: Oh don't worry, I got them here. Come on dear, where's the bathroom?
Melissa: Ah'll show ya, Follow meh.
Then she left Bruno by himself for a bit. When they got to the bathroom. He jumped off of Melissa and slithered into the bathroom. Then Danielle put his clothes in the bathroom on the sink. As he was in the shower Melissa and Danielle went back to the living room, and they then sat down. Melissa sat next to Bruno, as Danielle sat across from the pair.
Danielle: So, how did you guys meet?
They both blushed profusely.
Melissa: Should ah'I tell it or should ya?
Bruno: Well, one day I went shopping with my family, my 2 nieces, my 2 sisters, and my 2 brothers-in-law. I was busy looking for something, when all of a sudden, I saw…
Then Mike came into the room.
Danielle: Oh, hi honey. You're just in time for how the kids meet.
Mike: Oh, let's hear it.
Bruno got a little nervous.
Bruno: O-Oh, ok. Well like I said before, it was me, my 2 nieces, my 2 sisters, and my 2 brothers-in-law who went shopping that day, and as we were shopping, I happened to look over and saw the most beautiful girl in the world that day. Then My sister distracted me for a moment and I lost sight of her until I heard a scream
I knew it was her, so the next thing I knew, me, and my brothers-in-law, and my niece Luisa went and helped her. And that was it, I never left her out of my sight ever again.
Melissa: Brunito's mah hero, mah knight and shin' armor.
Danielle: That's so cute, don't you think Micky.
Then a figure was leaning against the staircase.
Mike: So, why did you scream?! Were you attacked?!
Melissa: Well… yeah ah'I was, and he wanted more than just my purse. That's why Bruno came and helped meh.
Mike: Well young man, thank you for rescuing my niece.
He said patting his back super hard.
Mike: So, another off-topic question. So, kids?...
Then Bruno started coughing while turning red with embarrassment.
Melissa: Well, we have, and we want them, it's just ah'm nervous about it, and he's all for it, but a little nervous.
Then everyone decided to come downstairs or they came back from town. They were amazed at how this guy could be related to Melissa.
Alema: So, Senor Mike, what are you to our Melissa?
Mike: She's my niece.
Alema: By blood or through Marriage?
Mike: She's my baby brother's little girl.
Alema: So, what animal are you?
Mike: So, you know about the zodiacs, I'm a snake.
For the first time, little Antonio was scared, and Melissa and Pepa noticed. Then he screamed and ran to Melissa.
Mike: So, what's with the kid, hates snakes?
Melissa: Oh, on the contrary, he loves all animals. It's what you represent, that scares him. Tonito is it ok if ah'I tell him why?
Antonio: Ok, Tia.
Melissa: See, he had a dream about our family goin' ta war, and meh gettin' hurt.
Antonio yelp as he held Melissa tightly.
Pepa: And you said that with no hesitation, or worry.
Melissa: Oh, ah'm worried, ah'I don't like ta show it, but what ah'm ah'I gonna do?
She said as she patted Antonio's head.
Mike: So, let me guess you send everyone this letter?
Melissa: Yep.
Mike: So, is Sam…
Melissa: Yep and Ah'I know ya're goin' ta hate meh for this but ya gotta man up and make peace with ya'r daughter,…
Mike: Why she's with that guy and…
Melissa: If ya don't ya might regret like mah friend's Dad did, ah'I didn't want ta tell ya this story but…(Sigh, tears up) mah friend…died before they made amends, ah'I don't want ta see ya two go through that…please, ya'll were so very close… don't lose her like he lost her, all because of a guy, she's a grown-ass woman… ah'm sorry ya're listening ta this Tonito, sorry Pepa, Felix, mama Alema….
They didn't say anything but nodded in agreement.
Melissa: Ah'I was the one that had ta tell him everythin', about his three grandchildren, that he could have seen, but he was taa stubborn ta see that their feud was hurtin' her, and hurtin' the kids. Please… just… please… at least talk ta her.
Everyone was shocked. She started to tear up, he looked her in the eyes as the color was sparkling with anger, as he and everyone else was speechless.
Mike: If she comes here, I'll try… but what if she's mad at me?
Melissa: If that happens, then ah'll tell her the samet'in'… Ah'm prayin' she's less stubborn than again she's a cow, and cows and snakes are very stubborn.
Everyone was stone silent.
Delores: (Whispers) Tio Bruno, did you write this, this is almost like one of your rat telenovelas.
Bruno: (Whispers) No, but dang I wished I had. I might have to pick your Tia's brain for some ideas.
Delores playfully smacked her Tio's arm.
Delores: Tio, please.
Then she heard Mariano sobbing.
Mariano: Aw, that's so sad. I can't believe a father and daughter would do that to each other.
Then Delores tried to comfort Mariano. Then the figure went back upstairs. After a long talk of catching up with her uncle Mike. She and Bruno went back to the guestroom. They put on cowboy bebop. The Demon had a disapproving look on him. Melissa noticed as she questioned it.
Melissa: Are ya ok Dad?
Demon: So, I see my jackass of a brother's here and doing fine, well despite not talking to his only daughter.
Melissa: Oh, so ya heard.
Demon: So, how long has this been going on?
Melissa: For almost 10 Fuckin' years, and he doesn't see this as a Fuckin' problem. Ah'I love mah uncle Mike and mah cousin Samantha, but they need ta man the Fuck up and admit they're both in the wrong!
Bruno then rubbed the bridge of her nose to calm her down.
Melissa: Thanks Mei Amor, Daddy what would ya do if we got inta a fight like that and ya were still alive, and we never spoke ta each other for 10 years?!
Demon: I think I would probably kill myself, it hurts not talking to my other daughter, but not talking to you would kill me.
Bruno: It would kill me too mei amor.
Melissa: Aw, thanks, ah'I would probably killed mahself if ah'I never meet ya, or brought ya back ta life.
Bruno: Well if I never met you, or if Maribel never discovered I was hidden behind a painting… I probably would have killed myself…maybe, actually, I probably would have been a complete chicken shit to do it.
Melissa: And that's a good thing, because if ya done that ah'I wouldn't've found ya then mei amor.
Bruno: Yes mei amor I'm very lucky that you did.
Then a knock came at the door it was Maribel and Luisa.
Maribel: Tio, Tia Abuela want's you. I think it's about your Tio, Tia.
Melissa: Ok ah'll… Wait, what did he do this time?!
Luisa: Nothing that we know of, why?
Melissa: Ah'I thought he might've gotten inta a political debate again, don't ask, it's stupid. Anyways, thanks girls.
Maribel and Luisa smiled.
Maribel and Luisa: Welcome Tia.
Maribel: So, where's Abuelo going to go since his Hermano staying with us?
Demon: Oh, don't worry about me, I'll be…
Melissa: He'll be with us.
Maribel and Luisa looked at Melissa, Bruno, to the demon.
Maribel: What about you and Tio Bruno?
Melissa: What about us?!
Then Luisa whispered in her ear as they both turned red.
Melissa: Oh, Ah'I see where that's a huge problem well…
Demon: Don't worry Babycakes, when you guys get hot and heavy, I'll just go find Stolas…
Melissa: Dad, please they probably don't want to hear about our business.
Demon: I know that's why I didn't apply the word sex.
Melissa: Ya just did. Welp we better talk ta mama Brunito. Dad, we'll meet ya in Bruno's room.
Then they went to go to the living room to find Alema.
Alema: Ah, you finally decided to join us, you kind of left when we were deciding on what to do with your guest.
Melissa: Sorry, ah'I was distracted.
Alema: Oh, Distracted, well, in that case, I told him he could use the guestroom. Since you're going to be moving straight to Brunito's room. I hope you guy's don't mind. Now you two can have some alone time together. Bruno, Melissa show them to the guest room.
Melissa: Yes mama, let's go, Tio Mike, Tia Danielle.
We went up to the room, As they settled in. then Melissa grabbed her art supplies and Bruno Grabbed her Hedgehogs cage. But before they left, Mike and Danielle asked to see the hedgehog for a little bit. She opened the cage to show a sleepy hedgehog.
Mike: Wow, ain't he something. So, what's his name?
Melissa: Hans, he was named after the story from the brothers Grimm "Hans my Hedgehog."
Mike: Nice. So, where's your guyses room?
Melissa: Down the hall by our niece's Delores, if ya need us. See ya at dinner later.
Then they went out of the guestroom ta Bruno's room and unpacked her stuff.
Bruno: Wow, I can't believe you're finally moving in with me! I'm so happy mei amor!
Melissa: Yeah and don't forget the other 7 roommates. Speakin' of which, where is Itchy, Diablo, Pluto, Chico, and Pinky?
Then she realized and opened her shirt pocket, and Pinky was asleep. But the other animals were nowhere to be seen. They both rushed outside. Outside Itchy and Diablo was barking mad as Pluto and Chico were chilling by the barn.
Melissa: I think they want us to follow them.
They grabbed their horse Spirit and rode off towards town. As they were going off through town, off in the distance they heard a whistle of a semi nearby boat leaving the port towards America. While in town, the first thing they heard was squealing from an animal and a man yelling.
The man: That pig has a shell on its back, kill him, kill him!
Melissa: A pig with a shell on its back?! Hmm, it can't be… Bruno, we have ta stop!
Bruno: Ok, where?!
Melissa: Here's fine mei amor.
Then Bruno stopped the horse, and the dogs stopped as well.
Melissa: Itchy, Diablo you're goin' ta help meh find that man chasin' a pig.
Then they went to the sounds of squealing and yelling. They came to a group of people trying to block the beast of burden. Then a man tried to help the other man with the pig. Then Melissa went through the crowd to stop the men. Then the Pig with a turtle on his back ran up to Melissa and her dogs.
Melissa: Senor, Senor! That's mah Pig!
The Man: Prove it.
Melissa: Did they come with some type of note or paper attached?
Man: Paper, Senorita what do you mean they?!
Melissa: Duh, are ya serious, ya didn't think that pig had a turtle shell did ya?!
Man: So, this beast isn't a mythical creature?!
Melissa: No, it's a pig with a turtle on its back.
Then without warning, Pinky went over to the table with all the meats and found two pieces of notebook paper. He grabbed it and rushed to Melissa and propped the notes in her hand, as he climbed her shoulder. Melissa read the notes.
Note 1:
Dear Melissa,
Since Ah'I can't be there right now, I sent mah guide Maximus to help guide you as if ah'I was with ya.
Love,
Mom
Note 2:
Dear Melissa
Shelldon is getting up in age, and he deserves much more than what I can give him. Maybe he can help guide you on your journey, in his last years.
Love,
Your cousin Hannah
Then she showed him the two pieces of paper.
Melissa: Is this proof mah, buen Senor.
She then gave him the two letters, he then became furious as she took the two animals and left. They walked passed the crowd and she put the pig down and put the turtle in her bag, as she jumped on the back of the stallion, behind her knight in the green ruana, and they rode home. When they were there she put Spirit and Max in the barn, and called Pluto, Itchy, Diablo, and Chico in, as they all went into the casita.
2 weeks went by as Melissa got ill, she was so ill, that she decided to go to the doctor. She was hoping she was pregnant. She waited for the results. The doctor came into the room as Melissa got nervous.
Melissa: So, what is it?!
Doctor: Well, the results say that it's inconclusive, but by my data that you gave me, you said you missed your period for almost 2 months right, and you also have nausea, and your appetite increased?!
Melissa: Yeah, Ah'I eat three Xs as much as mah 15-year-old nephew now, and that boy can eat, and he's 20xs skinner then ah'I ah'm.
Then she started to cry.
Melissa: Ah'I wish ah'I was that skinny like him! Ah'I means ah'I was never that skinny but damn if ah'I was that skinny maybe ah'I wouldn't look like a hideous monster or at least a bloated corpse. (Sobs)
Doctor: Who told you, you look like a bloated corpse?!
Melissa: No one! yet… but ah'I think that about mahself, and that secretly everyone hates meh. (Sobs)
Doctor: No, no one hates you senorita, I'm not legally supposed to give you mental advice. So I'll give you a number to call a therapist. Come back in 8 weeks and we'll check on the baby, ok.
Melissa: Ok, so should Ah'I tell mah… the father of the baby about the baby?
Doctor: Do what makes you feel comfortable.
Melissa: Thanks Doc.
And with that, she left the doctor's office, with Spirit the horse. When she got back as she was greeted by Bruno and the demon. She got down with the help of Bruno.
Bruno: So, how are you mei amor.
Melissa didn't say anything at first, which concerned them at first.
Bruno: Mei Amor, you're scaring me!
Melissa: Brunito, Daddy, ah'm pregnant!
Then Bruno grabbed, and kissed her, and spun her around excitedly, lovingly. The demon genuinely smiled at the happy couple.
Bruno: That's great Mei amor, we need to tell Mama and the others!
Melissa: Not yet mei amor, ah'I kinda want it ta be a secret just for a little bit.
Bruno: For how long mei amor?!
Melissa: 8 weeks, they don't fully know if ah'I ah'm pregnant.
Demon: What quack of a doctor are you going to?!
Melissa: Ah'I don't know, but he just said it was inconclusive. Just don't say anythin' ok Bruno.
Bruno: Ok, ok mei amor, I promise. But you might want to talk to Delores about keeping secrets.
Just then a small knock came at the door. Melissa opened it and saw her and Mariano.
Melissa: Howdy Delores, Mariano, Delores was ya'r ears burnin'?
Then Delores rushed over and hugged her new Tia and her Tio.
Delores: Congrats Tio Bruno, and Tia Melissa!
Mariano: Yes congrats Senior Bruno and Senorita Melissa.
Melissa: Thanks Hon, but don't tell anyone, if ya do, ah'll have ta cut ya'r balls off.
Then Bruno, Mariano, the demon, and even Delores were scared at this point.
Melissa: Senorita Melissa, would you really do that?!
Melissa: ( Laughter) No, no ah'I may be a demon but ah'I ain't a monster, nahw that's more of mah Dads stick.
Demon: Damn straight.
Melissa: No, mine is more Emotional than Dismember.
Mariano: Oh, good, good. It's good to know that.
Melissa: So, don't piss meh off and we won't have a problem. Ya'r lucky ya'r cute, ya're perfect for Delores.
She said as she scrunched his cheeks, like how typical aunts do.
Mariano: Ok, ok I promise I promise!
Melissa: Goodboy, very obedient. Delores ya're very lucky, not all men are obedient, though ah'I don't speak for all men, Ah'm very lucky, right honey bunny.
Bruno: That's right mei amor.
He said pulling her close for a kiss. She closed her eyes and leaned forward. Then Delores spoke up.
Delores: Oh, Tai I don't know much about the Chinese zodiac, but I've heard people talking about strange currents with very wild or strange weird animals they've never seen before.
Melissa: When?
Delores: Yesterday someone saw a huge snake creature with horns and legs in the sky.
Melissa: Thanks for tellin' meh hon.
Then they left, while Melissa and the demon got nervous.
Melissa: Shit, can't she just ever leave meh alone, ever?!
Bruno: Who?!
Melissa: Mah baby Prima Hannah, she's a carbon copy of mah Tio Jeff with the personality of mah Tia Janda, which is not a great combo, especially when she's condescendin'. She acts like she is so mature cause she's a bloody manager at a rundown toco joint!
Bruno: Mei amor calm yourself, or you're going to give yourself a panic attack and startle our baby.
Demon: You better listen to your playboy babycakes.
Melissa: Ah'm calm!
Then precedes to whimpers like a puppy.
Melissa: It's not mah falt, people treated meh like shit or wouldn't hire meh, but they wouldn't get it through their frickin' skulls! That's what drove meh away, and drove meh insane!
Bruno: Well, I think you've been doing a lot better Mei amor, and if they tell you differently, then screw them.
Demon: Yes, as sad as it pains me to say it, he's right babycakes.
Melissa: Well ah'I just hope this doesn't break up the family… but Ah'I have a bad (Sob) Feelin' it might. (Sob) Oh, Daddy what should we do?! (Sob)
Demon: Oh Babycakes, I-I don't know. I wish I could help you.
Bruno: porfavor mei amor, porfavor think of the baby, I don't think these negative thoughts are good for you and our baby.
Then he sat her on the bed, as he pulled her close, and started to stroke her nose. She then relaxed and fell asleep.
8 weeks later the garden was looking fuller and greener than ever and Bruno and Melissa decided to tell the family, and her family that she was pregnant until she felt something was wrong.
Melissa: Bruno, ah'I think somethin's wrong with the baby!
Everyone: What?! You're Pregnant?!
Melissa: Ugh, ah'I need... restroom.
Then she rushed to the bathroom and she accidentally slammed the door on Bruno's nose.
Bruno: Ow, shit Melissa, you clucked me in my fat ass nose! And that's my best feature, or coming from you… Mei amor porfavor let me in.
Then Julieta rushed up the stairs next to her brother and to the door to the bathroom. Then she knocked on the door.
Julieta: Melissa, sweetie are you ok?
Melissa: (Behind the door) Shit, Shit, Shit!... um, ah'm not ok (Sobs) Can ya'll come in here, Porfavor.
Then they both looked at each other and gulped and went into the room to see the horrors that awaited them. They opened the door, to see her on the ground crying, covered in her own and the baby's blood, even the toilet was covered in crimson. No words were spoken, but only tears as they all felt the loss of what could have been a child, Melissa quickly picked up the child from the toilet and washed them in the sink. She then looked around for something sharp, and found some scissors and cut a piece of cloth of what she was wearing, her Grandfather's old shirt. As she then wrapped them up and Bruno and Melissa held them together tightly for a while, it's been a long while until they left the bathroom, and they slowly made their way out of the bathroom to find everyone out by the bathroom.
Everyone was silent and wide-eyed due to her being covered in crimson. Then everyone started to tear up, and they said nothing as they walked down the stairs, out the door, next to the garden. Melissa saw a small wooden box next to the casita, picked it up, and placed the baby in the box. The hole was dugged out by Bruno, who could barely see due to his tears. After he was done, they both planted the box into the earth and buried it.
As they did Melissa found a rock and remembered she had some art supplies with her. She quickly drew a heart with a cross and wrote the name Carlos on it, and the year 2022.
Bruno: So, Carlos?
Melissa: You don't like it?
Bruno: No, it's fine, I had rats named Carlos, it's just, why?
Melissa: A long time ago Ah'I had a friend named Carlos…. Ah'I use ta work with him at a fast-food restaurant. Also a long time ago Ah'I named a cardinal Carlos. A friend named Mary told meh cardinal's were a symbol of a family member or friend who is safe and happy, even if they're far away. They comfort after a loss of a loved one. It also means…
Then without warning, a small red bird came and landed right on the rock with Carlos's name on it. The bird started to chirp. Then Antonio went over to Melissa, everyone was stunned to see Antonio holding Melissa's hand as he spoke.
Antonio: He says he's home, and he's happy and he's alright. He also said one day he'll see you and Tio.
Everyone started tearing up as she started hugging Antonio.
Melissa: Grousious Antonio…Grousious Carlos.
Then the bird flew away, and everyone started tearing up again. Then Isabella made a rose for the baby and placed it on the grave, then she placed her hand on her back.
Isabella: We are all, sorry for your guys' loss.
Bruno: Grousious Mei Sabrina, Grousious Mei familia.
Melissa: Yeah…Grousious…
As they walked back, Melissa saw in the window of their room, she saw the demon was crying about the loss of his only grandkid.