39 Truths: Grace
She remembers their biggest argument. Her daughter was a fighter. It was as simple as that. So Grace should've known better than to assume that she could keep Hope safe. They're screaming at each other- angry, angry words falling from their lips. Suddenly, Grace is too restricting, too assuming, too controlling- an out of control monster who is trying to live vicariously. Hope is completely stupid, so naïve. Does she have a chance against the real Lucians, not the monsters under her bed? She's not ready for this, and when she's crushed, don't come back to [me]! Grace doesn't need to worry. Because there's "no way in hell that's happening." They both slam doors- to make sure the winter doesn't let the cold in and because they're just so mad. … … ... And then she died. Grace sobbed for days because she's such a failure. So when Dan Cahill, his mother in spirit and looks, sharpens knives and fans the flames, Grace lets him, because she can't have [that] guilt on her. Not again.
A/N: Okay, this was really creepy for me. Definitely not my usual style. Anyway, opinions? Do you like this darker Grace? I always thought that she was cool and all, but… too cool, you know? I finished Catcher in the Rye, so maybe that's influencing this. I loved CitR. And, since I know this'll probably generate the most controversy, so I'll spell it out. When I say "Dan Cahill, his mother in spirit and looks" I mean it like Dan has a bit of that Hope Cahill spunk in him. And since he's her son, it would make sense for Grace to see Hope in Dan. Review please!