Andy POV

Bing...

Bong...

The sound of the bells echoed through the church

Bing...

Bong...

A single tear rolled down my cheek as I felt myself sink deeper into the hard wooden pew. I had managed to hold myself together until now but as I say there listening to the eerie sound of the bell, I just couldn't do it anymore. I felt myself fall apart as more tears flooded down my face and suddenly I couldn't breathe. Gasping for air, I stood up and ran. I knew everyone was staring at me. I knew what they were thinking. Poor Andy, all alone. She finally broke. I didn't care. They could think what they're anted. I just needed to get out of there. As I burst through the sanctuary doors, it all hit me. I collapsed onto the floor sobbing. It was the first time I had cried since my dad died. It was like everything was catching up to me. Ryan dying, Sullivan leaving, Jack and Maya, and now this. I had lost everyone I ever loved. I head the door creak open behind me.

"Andy" I heard Vic whisper softly

I didn't respond, I just sat there. Frozen. I felt Vics arms wrap around me as she pulled my off of the cold marble floor. Her arms were warm and comforting. I melted into her, burying my head in her chest, crying into her shirt. She held me tight.

"Breathe Andy, just breathe." She whispered as she gently stroked my hair. "You can get through this, all you have to do is breathe."

My breathing slowed and my crying came to a stop. I took a deep breath and pulled my head away for bet chest to look at her.

"Thanks" I said as I wiped the tears from my cheeks.

"I'll take you home, ok?"

I nodded, feeling to week to talk. I slowly climbed to my feet, leaning on Vic for support. She held my arm as we made our way to her car.

The ride was quiet. Vic drove in silence, looking over at me every couple minutes. Making sure I was ok. I just sat there staring blankly out the window. Watching the buildings whiz by. Watching the people. God why did they have to be so damn happy. Smiling, laughing. Feeling that happiness I would never have. Living the life Ryan would never get to live. It would usually make me angry but today... today I was too tired to feel angry.

"Andy" Vic said loudly waving her hand in front of my face

I looked over at her

"Sorry" I said "I got lost in thought."

I hadn't even noticed that the car stopped moving.

"Do you want me to come in with you?" Vic asked.

"No, I'll be fine" I responded getting out of the car. I waved goodbye as she pulled out of the driveway before turning around and opening the door to the apartment building. After climbing up 4 flights of stairs, I finally reached my apartment. I unlocked the door and walked straight into the kitchen where I sat down at the glass table, paper in front of me, pen in hand. I took a deep breath and started writing.

Jack POV

I watched Andy the whole time. I could see her trying to be brave. Trying to be strong. I watched her sitting their, heartbroken. When the bell rung, it was like something inside of her snapped. Her body sunk into the pew and tears started flooding down her face. I could hear her gasping for air. Suddenly she stood up and ran out of the sanctuary. I could see the whole crowd turn to look at her. I wanted to run after her. To hold her. But I couldn't. Vic got up from beside me and went after Andy. Good. I thought. At least she won't be alone.

After the funeral, I headed to the reception. I scanned the room, looking for Andy, but I couldn't see her anywhere.

"Hey babe, are you ok?" I heard Maya say as she slipped her hand into mine. I winced, pulling my hand away.

"What's wring Jack?" She asked

"I'm sorry Maya, I can't do it anymore." I said looking at the ground.

"What do you mean?"

"I can't do it. It's not fair to you, it's not fair to her. I like you Maya, I like you a lot. But I love Andy. I always will. And I can't keep pretending that I don't." I looked up at Maya. Her eyes had gone cold and dark. She looked angry. I turned and walked away before she could say anything. I saw Vic enter the room and immediately went over to her.

"Where's Andy?" I asked

"I took her home." Vic responded. "She asked to be alone though so I wouldn't..." I walked past her before she could finish. I drove straight to Andy's and ran up the stairs as fast as I could. I knocked on the door. To my surprise, the door creaked open. That's wierd I thought. Andy never leaves her door unlocked, even when she's home. I walked in and closed the door behind me.

"Andy?" I called. No response. The apartment was weirdly quiet.

"Andy?" I called again. Nothing. She must have left. Maybe she went to the station. I turned to leave and that's when I saw them. Three letters sitting on the table.

Jack.

Maya.

Vic

That's it for this chapter, hope you like it. Next chapter should be up in a couple days

- Jenn