Disclaimer: I do not own Life With Derek.
A/N: Just an alternate ending
The next day after Lizzie and Edwin got home, the later went up to his room to do homework and the former went to the kitchen. Finally finding what she was looking for, Lizzie climbed the stairs and paused at Derek's door. Finally she lifted her hand and knocked,
"What?"
"I have something for you Derek."
"Go away."
"It's peanut butter and strawberry ice cream. I know it's yours and C-"
"I said go away!"
Lizzie took a deep breath to keep the tears in, "Fine! Be that way. I'm sure Casey's so proud of you!"
Dropping the food at his door, Lizzie ran to her room and slammed the door.
Lizzie heard Derek's door open and close a few minutes later. Gathering up her courage again she went out into the hallway and knocked on his door. She heard his guitar stop and him walk across the floor. A few seconds later he opened the door, and Lizzie almost gasped at the sight of him. His hair was now way past his shoulders, and he had a bit of facial hair.
"Derek" Lizzie whispered.
Derek sighed deeply, "Just...leave me alone Lizzie...Please."
He shut the door and left Lizzie standing all alone.
Marti had gone to her mother's for the weekend so it was just Nora, Edwin and Lizzie sitting at the living room table. They were waiting for George to come back upstairs for dinner.
Edwin eyed the food, "It looks good Nora" he said softly.
Nora smiled, "Why thank you Edwin."
She looked up when she heard George coming through the kitchen, "There you are. Dinner…." Her voice trailed off when she saw his face, "What's wrong?"
"My gun is gone" he said through tight lips.
Nora's face turned pale "Derek!" she gasped.
Both she and George raced up the stairs. Edwin and Lizzie reached across the table to hold each other's hand.
A shot sounded through the house.
And then it was silent.
The morning light shone through the trees, and reflected off the river.
And man and a woman stood side by side, hand in hand.
"I can't believe it's been so long" she murmured.
Edwin Venturi looked over at his step-sister, "I know what you mean."
Lizzie Gordan crouched down and placed her flowers on the two graves. Tears rolled down her face and she choked back a sob.
"It's today you know" she whispered. "He died with her. Those two years…he never really..." she trailed off as sobs shook her body
Helping her back to her feet, Edwin held her close, "I know."
After a few minutes Edwin put an arm around her shoulder and led her back to the car where their families were waiting.
They knew today would be a silent day; like it had been for the past 15 years. Not even the youngest children would make a peep. They understood what day it was. It marked 17 years. 17 years since the whole family's life had changed forever. 17 years since the house wasn't filled with screaming in the morning. 17 years.
Lizzie and Edwin climbed into the car and shut the door.
17 years since Casey and Derek had died.
A/N: So here's an different ending. A lot sadder. Just bored and it came to me.