iCarly Chronicles of the Future
Chapter 2 of my iCarly story, enjoy.
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Disclaimer: iCarly belongs to Dan Schneider.
Chapter 2: iFace Hardship
Carly bit her lip as she observed Freddie, he was getting ready, a sombre expression on his face. She understood why, but it still saddened her. He was getting ready to go and visit his father's grave, for it was the anniversary of the man's death.
'I still remember when Mrs. Benson told me about how he died...Saving a woman from a truck.' Carly recalled. 'Just like when Freddie saved me, and that's why she freaked out on me...'
Seeing Freddie's expression waver as he stood, having finished getting dressed, Carly approached him quietly.
"You don't have to do this, only if and when you're ready." She said gently.
He nodded. "I know Carls, I know. I want to; it's just….Are you and the girls gonna be okay?"
"Yeah." She said softly. "I'll be taking Rachel and we'll be going to visit your mother, Paige is out with her friends and won't be back till dinner time."
Freddie nodded. "Okay."
They kissed softly and Carly watched sadly as Freddie left the house; she just prayed he would be alright.
"Mama."
She turned to see Rachel toddling over to her.
She knelt down and lifted the girl up, hugging her. "Hey Rach."
Rachel looked over Carly's shoulder at the door. "Where Dada go?"
Carly bit her lip. "He's, got something he needs to do today sweetie, we'll see him later. Paige is out with her friends, but she'll be back too."
"Oh..." Rachel replied.
Managing a smile Carly nodded. "C'mon, let's get ready, we're gonna go visit Grandma."
Rachel cheered at that and Carly took her through so they could start getting ready.
Carly bit her lip, unsure what to say, how to even start. Mrs. Benson sat opposite her, the two of them had mugs of tea. Rachel was seated on the floor, playing with her toy blocks.
"So, um..." She began.
She didn't even know what she was trying to say. It was clear after all that this was a bad day, for anyone in the Benson family. Marissa smiled shakily however and put her mug down. Carly did the same and accepted the hug from her mother-in-law.
"This is a hard time for all of us, trust me..."
"Hard...Freddie's dad..." Carly felt her voice shaking as she said the words.
Mrs. Benson nodded. "Yes; it...don't worry too much if you feel at a loss or unsure what to say. Nobody does."
Carly nodded slowly and they soon sat back down.
Taking a sip of her tea, Marissa sighed. "It's...strange, and sad. I can go to the cemetery to see him...except today. On this day, I always feel, unable...Meanwhile, Freddie always visits him on this day..."
"Grief works in strange ways, I guess." Carly replied; unsure.
Mrs. Benson nodded at that, managing a fond smile.
Finally, with a soft sigh, Carly spoke again.
"I wish...I wish I could have met him." She said.
Marissa smiled wider at that. "I think he would've liked you."
"Yeah?" Carly replied; before looking fondly over at Rachel. "What about Paige and Rachel?"
"He would have been proud, I know he would have." Marissa replied.
It was then Rachel looked up and saw her expression, quickly abandoning her toy blocks.
"Ganma sad?" She queried, toddling up to her.
Marissa put her tea aside and lifted Rachel up onto her lap, hugging her.
"I am sweetie." She said softly.
"Why?"
Marissa sighed and looked over at Carly who bit her lip. The two of them completely at a loss. How to explain something like this to a one year old. Finally, with Carly listening sadly, Marissa did her best to explain it, so Rachel could understand. When she finished Rachel's eyes were wide, brimming with tears, she hugged Marissa tightly.
"That why Dada sad too?" She asked.
Marissa did her best to comfort the little girl. "Yes sweetie; but, things will get better, eventually, we all just need time."
Carly moved over to join them, also joining in the hug, doing her best to help her mother-in-law get through this difficult time. She wished she could have helped Freddie too, but he had insisted on going by himself, saying Marissa would need her more. She knew that wasn't true, but she didn't want to argue, she just had to be ready to help Freddie when he got back home.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.