It had been a day since Mike, Dave and Katherine had set off on the camping trip. Astera was surprised to still not have gotten the call from Edie. Although Astera had gotten a call from Lynette saying Poker at Bree's house had been canceled that day.

But when Astera had gone out to get the mail, she had seen everyone exiting Bree's house. They too had seen her, looks of shock on their faces. Astera didn't need her friends… whatever. But she made a vow to talk to Mike when he came home.

She was startled by the phone ringing, and looked at the Caller ID to see Mike. She sighed, before picking up the phone.

"Mike? You having really bad nightmares up there?" Astera questioned. "Astera, we are on our way back…" Mike stated. "What? Really?" Astera asked.

"We are about ten minutes away. There was a rogue shooter in the woods, nearly killed Katherine…" Mike stated.

"Oh my god. Are you all okay?" Astera asked, slightly panicked. "We are now… just alittle shaken up. We will talk to you when we get home…" Mike said, before hanging up.

Astera set the phone back down, before turning back to her magazine. The phone rang again, and Astera sighed. She looked at the phone and her eyes widened at the number on the caller ID

Edie Britt-Williams

Astera began to shake nervously. She couldn't do it, she knew she should be a woman and pick up the phone. Something inside made her feel to scared, so she stood up and walked away from the phone.

…………………………

Edie knew something was up with Dave ever since the night she kicked him out of the house. She had done some research into his background and come across some horrifying details. Not only did Dave have a dead wife, but a dead daughter as well.

Then she had come across the news article that Mike Delfino had been the one who was involved in the accident. Edie had come to a realization that Dave didn't marry her because he loved her… but so he could get close to Mike and destroy his life.

Edie was frantic first about the news, not sure of who to tell. She had taken in a few glasses of wine, and that still didn't help.

Mike and Katherine were away camping with Dave, so he couldn't warn Mike. Then Edie was struck by a thought.

Astera.

She had to warn Astera. She had noticed that Astera and Dave were close friends, but if Astera wasn't careful… then he could hurt Astera too. Not that Edie really cared for a friendship with Astera, but her life was on the line.

She dialed the number and waited, her fingers tapping the counter nervously.

"Come on, Astera… pick up…please…" Edie said.

"Hi, you've reached Mike, Katherine, and Astera…"

Edie hung up the phone in frustration and looked down at her watch. Dave was going to be home any moment now, and she needed to be ready.

…………………………….

Dave had missed his chance. He had it all planned out. He had tricked Mike and Katherine into thinking he was sleeping, while he snuck out and ran up to a point where he could get a clear gun shot. He called the ranger station earlier that day to tell them he had heard about a shooter in the woods.

While Mike and Katherine passed his hiding spot he had planned to shoot Katherine, breaking the heart of Mike Delfino. Later on, the rangers would report to Mike about a call about a shooter in the area.

But while he had the perfect shot set up, he received a text message from Edie.

I know everything! Come home now!

He rushed to Mike and Katherine's aid, saying he heard a gunfire. Mike told them that they had to leave ASAP.

They had now arrived back at Mike's, and Dave watched as Astera rushed outside of the house, throwing her arms around Mike.

"Oh my god… Mike…oh my god…" she said, crying slightly.

Mike returned the hug tightly. "It's alright Astera, everything is okay…" Mike whispered.

Astera turned her attention to Katherine, before hugging her. Dave watched as Astera turned to look at him.

"Dave…" she stated. Dave pulled his gaze away from hers. For some reason he couldn't look at her after what he just tried to do.

"I need to get home…" he said, turning away.

"What about your stuff?" Mike questioned. "I'll get it in the morning…" Dave called, over his shoulder.

Dave entered his house, and looked around. He saw Edie sitting on the steps, a glass of wine next to her. In her other hand was a piece of paper and an envelope.

"I always wanted to know why you wanted to move to Wisteria Lane. You said we'd be happy here…. And I wanted to believe you. But then I found out you were just trying to get close to Mike Delfino…" Edie said, holding up a copy of the news article.

Panic flooded through Dave. "Who gave it to you?" Dave questioned. "No one gave it to me, Dave. I did some research. You think I'm too stupid for that?" she yelled, throwing the paper at him.

She averted her gaze for a second. "In fact, a few minutes ago… I came across something else… and that's how I knew you never truly were happy with me…" Edie stated, opening the envelope.

Dave looked down to see the picture of him and Astera in Mike's kitchen, kissing.

"I found it under the mattress… isn't that a surprise? You just can't seem to keep that girl out of your bed, can you?" Edie questioned.

She set the picture down on the table, walking away from Dave. "What were you planning on doing? Killing her too?" she asked, facing him once she was a good distance away.

"Edie…" Dave began.

"Why did you marry me, Dave?" Edie inquired.

"Because I love you," Dave replied. "No! Stop lying to me, Dave. You married me so that you could get closer to the man who killed your family. You screwed with Astera so that you could get even closer to her cousin…" Edie stated.

"That's not true," Dave snapped. "Which part, Dave?" Edie asked. When Dave didn't reply Edie chuckled weakly, before looking away with tears in her eyes. "We could have been so happy… why Dave?" she asked.

Dave watched as she made her way towards the phone. "Edie, what are you doing?" Dave questioned. "Calling Mike…. Before you do something stupid…." Edie replied.

"Edie, don't…" Dave stated. When Edie ignored his request, he stepped around the couch and grabbed her hand that held the phone. She tried to pull the phone away, but Dave was stronger. He ripped the phone from her hands, before he began to choke her.

He watched as her face got pale and she began to sink to the ground. But something wasn't right about it. Edie had done nothing wrong… he was killing another innocent victim…. Someone else he cared about.

Dave released his hold on Edie, and she fell to the floor gasping deeply.

Dave backed away, fear and terror in his eyes.

Edie scurried away, grabbed her car keys and rushed out the door.

Dave slowly sank against the wall, holding his head in his hands. He was losing it… again…

……………………………..

Edie backed her car out of the driveway, quickly. She had to go to the police. She pulled out her phone, and began to dial 911. But something caught her attention and she looked to see Orson in the middle of the street.

She screamed, before swerving the car and hitting the pole. For a few minutes Edie just sat there, her face implanted in the airbag. She slowly used her strength to lift herself up, and open the car door.

As she stepped out, she felt her foot slide into a puddle of water. She ignored the cool feeling and pushed her door open further. As soon as she did, she made contact with a live wire and she felt a shock go through her entire body.

Within seconds of contact, Edie Britt-Williams collapsed onto the street.

………………………………

"Mike… we need to talk…" Astera stated, looking at him directly. Mike looked up from his spot on the other side of the island counter.

"Something bothering you?" he questioned.

Mike was always a kind soul, but she wondered if what she told him was going to put a damper on the relationship that they had. It wasn't easy just flat out saying that she had been having an affair with his best friend.

Astera felt a sudden dizziness and felt slightly nauseous, but she ignored it. She had been feeling nauseous for about a week straight now, but she had kept pushing it off. Probably just a flu bug or something.

Astera opened her mouth to speak, but as soon as she did, a loud crash was heard. She snapped her attention towards the doorway, and Mike looked over as well.

"What on earth…" Mike stated, following her towards the door. Katherine came down the stairs as well and met them at the door.

Astera opened it to see several people rushing towards a car that was crashed into a pole. Astera knew that car… then she noticed someone move over and she saw a bleach blonde lying in the middle of the street.

"Oh god… it's Edie…" Astera muttered.

Without waiting for Mike and Katherine, Astera raced towards the wreck. She pushed her way past some of the patrons, and saw Susan kneeling on the ground, her body over Edie's.

She looked up when she saw Astera's shadow approach, a slight look of disgust on her face.

"Now isn't the time Suze. I was an EMT… let me try to help…" she said. Susan nodded, before scotching over. Astera pressed her fingers against the crook of Edie's neck, and felt a weak pulse.

"Call an ambulance," Astera ordered. "They are on their way already…" Susan replied, gently.

Astera bent down slightly to get closer to Edie's face. "Edie… I'm so sorry. I should have answered the phone… I should have been honest and told you everything. I'm so sorry about what I did to you… but you have to get through this…" Astera whispered, running her hand over Edie's hair.

Susan watched Astera, and her face softened slightly.

It was then Edie's chest rose, and then she turned her head to the side as her chest fell.

Astera blinked away a few tears. "Edie?" she asked. She pressed her finger against the crook of Edie's neck again, and gasped.

"No…" she said. She placed her hands on the center of Edie's chest and began to deliever CPR.

"Wake up, Edie. Come on… come back to us. Edie, come on… wake up!" Astera said, tearing up again.

Susan reached out, and put her hands ontop of Astera's. "Astera… we have to let her go…" Susan stated.

Astera pressed on Edie's chest one last time, weakly.

A tear slid off her face and landed on Edie's.

Astera slowly brought her gaze up to face Edie's house. She stood up, and began to walk through the crowd.

Once she reached the house, she knocked firmly and it opened right away.

Dave opened the door, slight tears on his face.

"Edie left me again… we had another fight and…"

Dave paused to see Astera tearing up slightly. "Astera?" Dave questioned.

"I'm sorry Dave…Edie's gone…" she whispered. She stepped to the side, and Dave saw a clear path to the accident.

Astera watched as more tears fell from Dave's eyes. "No…" he whispered.

Astera lightly touched his arm, and he turned to face her.

"I didn't… I didn't mean…"

Astera's gaze softened, and she embraced Dave tightly. She felt Dave bury his face in her shoulder and sob. "I didn't want this to happen…what have I done…" Dave said, into her shoulder. His grip tightened on her, and she stroked the back of his head with her one hand.

"It's going to be okay, Dave…." Astera whispered.

She didn't care who was watching. She was going to let Dave hold her for as long as he wanted.

……………………………….....................

It had been two days since the small memorial for Edie. The body was cremated, and Susan along with Mrs. McClusky, Gabby, Bree, and Lynette had gone to take the ashes up to her son Travers. Mike Delfino had tried to talk to Dave a few times, but he hadn't answered his door.

Astera had also gotten really sick in the past two days. She had to leave the ceremony twice to run to the bathroom. Mike noticed that during the ceremony, when she wasn't with him she was with Dave. When they blessed Edie's ashes, Mike noticed that Astera had reached over and held Dave's hand tightly.

As Mike walked in his house that day, he heard some soft sobs. He followed the noise to the bathroom at the end of the hall.

He saw Katherine holding a crying Astera, on the floor. Infront of Astera lay 5 small white slips.

Even though Mike knew what they were, pregnancy tests, he had to ask.

"Astera, what…" he trailed.

"I'm pregnant…" Astera whispered.

Mike looked over at Katherine, unsure of how to react.

"Who is the father?" Mike questioned, looking back at her.

Astera let out another small sob, and Katherine rubbed her shoulder.

"Dave…" Astera replied, burying her face in her arms.