Goodbye, Brian (rewrite)

(based mostly on "Goodbye, Brian My Love")

Originally written by Villains' Bad Girl

Edited by LDEJRuff

Chapter 9 - Vinny's Offer

Chapter written by Villains' Bad Girl

and edited by LDEJRuff


The Griffins were going to the vet to visit Barbara. The doctor gave them horrible news that morning. Barbara's condition had not gotten any better and unfortunately, the new puppies did not make it through the night. Lois carried flowers and the puppies brought drawings.

"How is she, doctor?" Lois asked.

"She's very upset", the vet answered. "Losing those puppies really hurt her."

"Oh my god. A miscarriage. I can't imagine."

"Will Mom be okay?" Briana asked.

"She will be, physically. Can't say for emotionally."

The puppies looked at each other sadly. Not only had they lost their father, but they lost their younger brothers or sisters. They opened the door to see Barbara laying in a kennel, facing away from them.

"Barbara", Lois said with a smile. "We brought these for you."

She put the flowers next to her in the kneel. Barbara just laid there, not turning around. Everyone looked at her sadly as she just pushed the flowers away.

"Mom", Ollie said. "We made these for you."

The puppies put their drawings next to the flowers. Babara sighed and reached around and grabbed the drawings. She sobbed softly as she looked at the pictures. The puppies drew pictures of Brian with wings and a halo holding the hands of two puppies that had wings and halos as well.

"Can I talk to my kids alone?" she asked.

"Of course, Barbara", Lois nodded.

She and the rest of the family walked out, leaving Barbara with the puppies. The puppies watched as their mother turned around and looked at them with red eyes. Ever since it happens, she just cried. She lost Brian's last gift to her. How could she get over it so easily?

"Mom?"

Barbara sighed and sat up.

"Come here, kids", she said.

The puppies looked at her worried and crawled into the kennel. Barbara sighed and wrapped her arms around her kids, holding them tightly. The puppies looked at their mother and hugged her back.

"This was my fault, wasn't it?" she asked.

The puppies looked at each other, not knowing what to say. They just nuzzled her and hugged her.

"No, it wasn't your fault, Mom", Marcus said. "It happens sometimes."

"It is my fault", she said. "I've been moping over your dad this whole time. If I had just gotten over it like everyone else did, maybe the puppies would still be okay. I'm sorry I let your siblings die."

"Hey, the kids are right."

Barbara looked up to see Vinny standing there watching them. The puppies looked at him and growled, trying to keep him away from their mother.

"Your kids have their heads in the right places", he said with a smile. "These things happen. It wasn't your fault."

"I wish I could believe that", Barbara said. "But there's no way you can help me. I love my husband, I love my babies. These four are all I have left."

"Look, I know you don't like me", Vinny said. "But if you need anything, why don't you just come to me."

He turned away and walked out to join the rest of the family. The puppies growled still thinking all he wanted to do was replace Brian.