Beat of My Own Drum

Epilogue

1 year later

"Now dad make sure you give me a call if you need anything." I told my father. I was leaving for LA just to get some things and attend Shane and Mitchies wedding.

"Caitlyn , go . Claudius is in good hands." My father is great and 7 months sober . He decided with a baby on the way he needed to get his act together and he did. " You will only be gone for 5 days."

We were at the airport as we speak.

"I promise I will call as soon as my flight lands." I said getting ready to leave.

I kissed Claudius' forehead. "I love you baby boy. "

I named Claudius after my mother Claudia , who to this day both me and my dad miss dearly. Though once I got to know Heather , she isn't as bad as I initially thought. She has her moments when she does get on my nerves but for the most part she is pretty cool.

Me and Claudius live in an apartment about 10 minutes away from my dad and Heather.

"Be safe sweetheart" Dad said giving me one quick hug.

10 hours later

I am currently driving through LA as we speak. I turn on the radio and the music of Connect Three fills my ears. I could feel the tears ready to drip down my face . I lied to Nate and now he will probably hate me forever when he sees me.

Why would he still want to be my friend? I mean sure we had that amazing kiss before I left but why would he still want to be my friend. What could I contribute to the friendship besides complications.

Plus Tess would most likely kill me.

The next night the wedding

So here I am at a wedding . At Mitchie and Shane's wedding. The wedding was gorgeous and everything went perfectly. Tess didn't kill me. Robby isn't here . Plus I have avoided Mr. and Mrs. Jonas all night... yep you guessed correctly Nate and Dana are man and wife. They got married in Vegas 5 months back. They were happy as clams it seemed.

Though there is one thing NO ONE knows and that is I am a mother. Yep not one person besides myself knows about Claudius. Sadldy though I am at the same table as Tess , Jason , Nate , and Dana. As well as other less important people.

"So Caitlyn , whats new with you?" Tess asked as I was eating my salad.

" I am taking night classes at the local collage. Focusing on my family." I smiled . See how I was smart not to mention Claudius?

"So what is your family up to now a days?" Dana asked kinda snottily. I don't forgive the bitch yet.

"Um Dad is sober , Heather is nice and Claudius has a slight cold but thats it." I said , damn it i didnt think about my words.

"Who is Claudius?" Tess asked , I could lie but I didn't want to.

"Claudius is my son. " I said shakily

No one could speak.

Drive back to hotel

I was currently driving at midnight in LA . I called my dad but I needed to talk to someone . I just got out my phone and pressed a random number (Like speed dial) .

"Nate here." The voice said I then started freaking out. Why is his number in my phone. I felt the tears finally spill out and I said.

"Robby cheated on me , thats why I left." I said to Nate.

"Oh " He said awkwardly

"I caught him with Dana." I know he wouldn't believe me but this was for the better.

I wasn't paying attention to the road I was to focused on hearing Nate's voice , I wasn't focused on the red light I ran . Then I was caught off guard when I saw truck lights out of my passenger side window.

Before I knew what had happed I saw a different light. A more pure light and standing before me was my mother. I was in the cruise ship my mother died in. It was just as beautiful on the inside as I remember , that was the last time I saw her alive. She loved this ship and so did I.

"What about Claudius? What about Dad ? " I started panicking .

"Claudius is fine and your father is doing good as well. You don't have to worry Caitlyn I am here. " She hugged me. Sure I am dead , but ever since my mom died I was on a self destructive path.

I know one day I will be reunited with everyone else but for now its just me and my mom. Because I promise to be Claudius' guardian angel. Because he is a Gellar and he was born to a Beat of His Own Drum

So its finished! I really am proud of myself and I hope you guys like it . I wanted to send shout outs to some people who i love dearly , one who i hope to collaborate with in the future with is ScreamDaniix3 . Another I want to thank is crazedneonlights . Also I want to thank is Sidney Ella Ford . Also Shizuku Tsukishima749 . And Stacey And E Productions and creative-writing-girl13 . Also Snoupy though I think she wont read this. Haha I just wanted to thank you all and say thanks for supporting me on this long assed journey. This is 1000 words!