I was in a parking lot pushing a cart full of groceries. It didn't take me long to reach my car and start putting the groceries in the backseat. Out of nowhere someone grabbed me from behind. I dropped the bag I was holding. A glass jar shattered. I slammed my elbow into the stomach of whoever grabbed me. That made their grip loosen long enough for me to twist out of their grip. Whoever it was grabbed me again and slammed me against my car. I looked up and saw James. He used one arm to pin my chest against the car and the other hand to put a needle in my neck. I started to drift into unconsciousness.

I woke up screaming. I heard thundering footsteps and then Edward was in the bedroom. Seconds later he was sitting on the bed holding me in his arms.

"Its okay" He gently petted my hair, "It was just a dream." He held me for several more minutes until I calmed down.

Once I was calm he tried to get up but I held on tightly to his shirt, "Please don't leave me alone." I sounded like a child.

"Of course"

He held me tighter and eventually I fell back asleep. I didn't dream for the rest of the night. When I woke up the next morning I thought back to the dream. It was just like the memory I had when I had dropped the glass pitcher. When I first experienced that memory I thought it was a glass bottle but it was a jar of sauce.

I got up and wandered downstairs. I found Edward in the living room. He was sitting on the back of the couch playing guitar. After a few seconds, he started to sing.

If I could find assurance to leave you behind

I know my better half would fade

And all my doubt is a staircase for you

Up and out of this place

The first step is the one you believe in

The second one might be profound

I'll follow you down through the eye of the storm

Don't worry I'll keep you warm

I'll follow you down while were passing through space

I don't care if we fall from grace

I'll follow you down

You can have the money and the world

The angels and the pearls

Even trademark the color blue

Just like the tower we never built

In the shadow of all the guilt

When the other hand was pointed at you

Yeah the first step is the one you believe in

And the second one might be profound

I'll follow you down through the eye of the storm

Don't worry I'll keep you warm

I'll follow you down while were passing through space

I don't care if we fall from grace

I'll follow you down to where forever lies

Without a doubt I'm on your side

There's nowhere else that I would rather be

I'm not about to compromise; give you up to say goodbye

I'll guide you through the deep

I'll keep you close to me

I'll follow you down through the eye of the storm

Don't worry I'll keep you warm

I'll follow you down while were passing through space

I don't care if we fall from grace

I'll follow you

If I could find assurance to leave you behind

I know my better half would fade

I'll follow you down

"That was beautiful." I said after he finished.

He jumped, "How long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough"

He stood up and set the guitar down on the couch, "After…" He started to walk towards me, "The family literally forced me to talk to someone. Your brother carried me into the office." He ran his hand through his hair, "I only went once but the guy I spoke to encouraged me to find a creative outlet for my feelings. I already had some experience singing and playing guitar so I started to use songs to let my feelings out." He smiled as he reached me, "Last night after you woke up with that nightmare, I just couldn't go back to sleep. My mind just wouldn't shut off. I was worried that you might need me again and I wouldn't hear you. I spent the rest of the night writing that song."

I decided that changing the subject would be best, "You hungry? I can make breakfast."

"I'll make breakfast. The kids are probably awake and they don't like waiting in their cribs. You should go see them."

"Okay"

I started with Elizabeth. Sure enough she was bouncing in her crib waiting to get up. I set her on the ground and held her hand as I walked down the hall to get Mason. He too, was bouncing in his crib. I carried him down the stairs and watched Elizabeth slide down on her butt. When we reached the kitchen Edward was making chocolate chip pancakes.

I poured juice for everybody then turned to Edward, "We need to get a bigger bed for Elizabeth. She almost doesn't fit in her crib anymore."

"I know. I just couldn't do it."

"Why?"

"I told myself that she needed a new bed…" He looked down, "the day that I lost you."

"We should go out today. We can get new beds for both of the kids. I could use some new things."

"I think a day out as a family would be nice."

Sorry it took so long. I have been busy with school. The song in this chapter is Follow You by Shinedown.