SUMMARY: While in Kalokairi, Harry Bright and Sophie waits for Ruby to come to her own daughter funeral, in Las Vegas, to Ruby it´s just another day, as another one had bites the dust

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ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

Harry Bright sat in a chair, looking at the entrance of the room as he waited for someone to come. Around him people talked in hush voices and in a corner of the place, his 24-year-old daughter stood still, thanking people for coming there. From time to time, she looked over at the coffin where her beloved mother slept for eternity.

Shaking his head, the youngest of the three dads, stood up from his chair and decided to walk around the place, looking around. Bill was busy trying to calm Rosie down and for some reason, he wasn´t in mood to talk to Sam right now, so he just keeps walking, till he bumps into Tanya, who was having a cup of coffee.

"Sorry, Tanya," Harry apologized. "How you are holding up?" he asked and the woman frowned 'I'm burying one of my best friends, I think you should have an idea'' the woman raised an eyebrow and as for a response, the man blushed.

''yeah…I am sorry…'' Harry ran his hand through his hair ''it´s a difficult time for everyone''

''so, you found what you have been looking for?'' Tanya changed the subject and Harry give her a confused look '' "Harry, it's five in the morning and you spent half of the night sitting in that chair, barely talking to anyone. So, what's happening?"

''well…'' he started ''I called Mrs. Sheridan a few days ago, as you told me to do…and I told her about Donna… I even told her about the funeral…''

''and?'' Tanya feared the answer.

''she hung up'' Harry said ''but for some reason, I thought she would appear to say goodbye. You know, when my brother Ronald died, I was 15-years old and I never saw my mother so hysterical… if I recall, I believe she couldn´t stay till the end of the services and had to be taken to the hospital'' he said, and Tanya squeezed his shoulder.

''I´m very sorry for your loss, my friend. But, as I told you, Harry, Ruby, Donna´s mother never was an easy person. Donna and her always had a difficult interaction... I remember once, Ruby almost blinded Donna, because she got a low report card… it´s seems like they never get along with each other.'' Tanya said '' So, it doesn't surprise me she decided to not show up to the funeral'

''I see…''

''but, instead of waiting for someone who will never come, I think you should do something better…''putting her hand on his shoulder, Tanya spin Harry around, making him face Sophie, who was now looking down at the coffin. ''that little girl needs your support now''

Harry paled. How could he have forgotten his little Sophie? His little girl need him more than ever now.

Clearing his throat, Harry smiled at Tanya and walked over to Bill, who was about to eat a sandwich, and pulled him away from the table.

"First thing, what's the matter with Sam? He's acting like a murderer or something." Harry growled.

"He lost his wife?" Bill frowned as Harry had asked something obvious. "I did notice him a bit off, but we'll deal with him later. What's the matter with you, Harry?"

"We're both blind and Sam isn't useful right now." He spun Bill around, making the older man face his daughter. Sophie's shoulders were shaking with sobs as she reached down inside the coffin. Immediately then, Sky came to her side and hugged her. "Our daughter needs us, Bill. We should stay by her side."

Bill agreed.

Slowly, both men approached the coffin and after a quick look at the woman inside, Harry placed both arms around Sophie's shoulder, letting her weep in his jacket.

"Sweetie," Harry started.

"Do you want something to eat? Sophie, you've stood here since last night. Let's get some rest and eat a sandwich." Bill suggested, and for the first time in what seemed to be forever, the girl drew a small smile.

"Thanks, guys," She said. "But I want to stay with my Mommy until..."

She couldn't complete the phrase and started crying again.

"It's okay, sweetheart." Both men hugged her tight. "It's okay. We're here for you. Er, Sky, fetch a glass of water for her please?"

Sky rushed to the nearest table. As they waited for Sophie to calm down a bit, Harry begun to think that Tanya was right. His daughter needed him much more than this ill-fated Ruby Sheridan, who never showed up anyway.

In Las Vegas, Ruby Paola Sheridan was in her dressing room, arranging her makeup, as she prepared for her last show for the night. Absently, she looked at the clock and served herself another double dose of whiskey, when she heard someone knowing her door.

''Mrs. Sheridan, Mr. May is waiting for you at the lounge'' Jackson announced and in response, Ruby smiled.

''well, tell Brian I'm on my way'' she said looking down. She was wearing black from head to toe, the perfect outfit.

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As she expected, the hairy member of the Queen´s band were waiting for her at the hotel entrance. When he saw her, he smiled and kissed her hand, as she liked to.

''Brian, my dear, long time we don´t see each other!'' Ruby exclaimed

''and you look prettier than before. You look beautiful in black''

''thank you, Brian, you´re such a gentleman'' Ruby smiled ''since it´s November 26, I thought in using black, to honor the memory of our dear friend Freddie'' Ruby lied, hoping Mr. May would fall for that, still, when the older man opened his mouth to say something, Ruby interrupted him. ''so, let's go? The spotlight is waiting for us and I would like to share a song with you, Brian''

''it will be my pleasure, Ruby'' Brian said leading the way.

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On the quiet in the room, later that night, Ruby breath relieved, no one needed to know the real reason for the black outfit and all honestly, she felt more than comfortable to take it out, she hates black and there´s no reason to wear it today.

Today was just a normal day, even if someone had bites the dust.

END

Dear readers, this will be my last shot for a while, as i want to work on other stories and other fandoms for a bit.

I will again post a complete tag in the story, just till i come back.

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