Chapter 2 Straight away they took a taxi to a small hotel on the other side of town, they checked in and dropped off what little luggage they had in their room. The room was small, inside was just a full sized bed, a small desk, and a phone. They didn't need anything else, the two only planned on being there over night. It was 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when Collins decided that they should start making their way over to the hospital to pick up Desiree's ashes.
Once on the street, Angel seemed a little happier she held Collin's hand, and the two strolled down the busy street looking at all the shops. They walked past a few little stores before Angel stopped and dragged Collins to the window of this boutique. A bunch of teenage girls walked out the door clinging to shopping bags and gossiping loudly. Through the girls loud chatter Angel cheerful remarked

" My sister and I would come here all the time. This is where she bought me my first pair of stilettos" Collins let a small smile cross his face, while Angel continued to describe the heels to him with extreme enthusiasm.

"They were bright red with five inch metal heels. With rhinestones on the top,I wish I still had them, they were so hot". Collins walked behind her and put his arms around her tiny waist while whispering in her ear

"I bet your ass looked so sexy in those heels". Angel laughed then replied

"Oh honey you have no idea, they may have been hell on the feet, but I looked so good".

They continued walking till they reached the Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital. It was the hospital where both Angel and her sister were born and unfortunately one meet their untimely end. Angel took a deep breath and walked through the main entrance. Angel had to squint her eyes as she stepped into the pristine white reception area, the reflection from which was almost blinding. Once inside they made their way over to the receptionist, who told them to wait in the waiting room till an orderly came to take them to the morgue.

It was in the morgue where Angel would be picking up her sisters ashes. When the nurse had called three days before, Angel was asked what should been done with the body. She decided to have Desiree cremated and throw her ashes into the sea. Her sister always talked about how she felt at peace when looking out on the ocean. The orderly finally showed up and escorted the two down to the basement. The air was cold and the foul scent of chemicals was hanging densely throughout the corridor. It was so quiet, that Angel could hear Collin's watch ticking away the seconds. Most of her sadness had subsided , she just needed it all to be over.

This whole heartbreaking experience just needed to be put in the past. Angel was ready to start a new life with Evangeline and Collins. It was down in the morgue that she come to terms with the fact that the old chapter of her life was over. Its only when you come face to face with reality that you are truly able to accept it. Angel finally understood what that meant when the medical examiner, after giving his condolences, handed her the box that contained the ashes of her sister. As she looked down at the little brown box, she felt sadness rise up in her, but suppressed it. Angel was done crying.

Later that day Angel stood on the dock with Collins standing next to her. She watched as he slowly open the brown box and removed the plastic bag inside. She reached overtook the bag, and said

"Its now or never" then let out a long exhale. Collins put his arm around her as she tore a hole in the plastic. Angel looked at the bag in her hand and said softly

"Esté con Dios mi hermana. Te quiero". She then tipped the bag over and watched the ashes fall slowly into the crystal clear ocean. They stood still for a few minutes, just looking out on the sea. When Collins finally turned and said

" Come on honey lets go". By the time they walked back to the hotel the sun was beginning to set. They were both worn out physically and emotionally from the events of the day so they decided to call it a night.

"Honey can you please go to sleep" Collins pleaded after Angel tossed for the up tithe time.

"I can't I'm too nervous" Angel told him while rolling over to face him.

"Were going to be parents tomorrow. I never dreamed something like this could happen. You know with New York and its stupid adoption laws" she added the last bit with disgust.

"Sweetheart I'm nervous too, but trust me enjoy this last peaceful night. Get all the sleep you can because tomorrow we'll be up all night and it wont be by are choosing" Collins told her. Angel sighed and added

"That's the one thing I'm not looking forward to all those late night feedings. I need my beauty sleep." Collins laughed before adding

"Don't worry dear, I'm sure you'll be the talk of the playground regardless."

"I don't know I think I might have to fend some of those housewives off of you. Women just can't resist a sexy man with a baby" Angel told him while reaching over and pinching his cheek.

"Do I have to much sure you don't jump me either" Collins asked her. Angel leaned in and gave him a deep kiss before saying

"Honey I would jump you with or without a baby". Collins laughed then rolled on to his back, Angel scooted over so she could put her head on his bare chest. Collins kissed her on the head and said

"Night sweetie". Then both of them drifted off to sleep, dreaming of what their new life will be like.