Chapter Six; A Tragic Day

Warning; This chapter is extremely sad so make sure you have your tissue boxes handy.

The next few days were extremely hard on Chucky and Mary. For Chucky it was because his wife was practically throwing up twenty-four hours a day, and of course he had all of the responsibility that came with taking care of a new puppy. For Mary, she had to watch her mother get worse and worse every day when she visited her in the hospital. Of course it was hard on Chucky and Tiffany as well to see her get as upset as she was. Then finally one day when Chucky went over her house to visit her and see how she was doing, James was there.

Chucky immediately realized that something was wrong as soon as he opened the door. "Where's Mary?" he questioned worriedly. "I don't know. I told her that her mother was gone and she just ran away." He began slowly. "I can't find her anywhere Chucky, and I've looked everywhere." He "Maybe I should call the police." James said. "No don't, I know where she is." Chucky told him.

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"Mary!" Chucky called as he started walking through the woods. "Mary!" he shouted even louder. That's when eventually their old treehouse came into view. Chucky looked up and realized that his hunch had been correct when he heard her sobs coming from inside of it. He quickly dashed over to it and slowly climbed up the tree using the wooden steps that they had nailed inside the trunk. He ducked as soon as he reached the top and carefully pulled himself up.

"Chucky?" she questioned. "What are you doing here?" she asked as she looked over at him. "James just told me what happened." He began as he knelt down next to her. "And I'm awful sorry kid." He told her as he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder and rested it there. "It's not fair!" she cried as she shrugged it away. "First I lose my dad, then my mom, and now I'm going to lose you and Glen and Tiffany." She said with a sniff. "Why do the people I love most keep disappearing!?" she cried before brushing away her tears.

"Mary listen to me, we're not going anywhere alright? In fact that's why I came up here. I have to talk you about something very important." He began. "Like what?" she asked him with another sniff before turning over to look at him with interest. "Well the truth is that we love you kid, an awful, awful lot. And well, we want to make it official." He told her. "What are you talking about?" she asked. "I mean we want to make you a part of our family, for real this time. Tiff and I would like to adopt you." He explained.

"What?" she asked with a gasp. "Look, your mother trusts us enough to help raise you right and take care of you, that's why she wrote it down in her will." He said. "She did? But I don't understand, I thought that you didn't want me." She said as he placed his hand back on top of her shoulder and gazed at her with true love and sincerity in his eyes. "I do want you kid. More than you'll ever know." He told her shaking his head. "I've always wanted you. Since day one I loved you like you were my own flesh and blood. But until James showed me your mother's will, I just didn't know whether or not that I was right for the job. But if she trusts me that much then well, I guess I am." He explained.

"So what do you say kid? Do you wanna be a part of our family?" he asked her. "Oh yes, more than anything!" she cried as she threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly. Chucky deepened the embrace before kissing the top of her head and resting his chin on top of it. He hushed her as she continued to sob and soothingly rubbed her back before kissing her again. "Shh,.. it's alright. I know you're very upset and hurt right now but everything's going to be alright. I promise." He whispered. "I'm really happy that you're going to adopt me, but I miss my parents so much!" she sobbed. "I know, but I just want you to calm down." He told her as he started singing to her softly.

"Come stop your crying it'll be alright, just take my hand, hold it tight. I will protect you from all around you, I will be here don't you cry." He sung as he continued to hold her inside his arms while she continued to sob.

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For one so small,

You seem so strong.

My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm.

The sky was dark and grey. Chucky and James were dressed inside their black tuxedos while Tiffany and Mary wore black dresses as they followed the minister inside the cemetery. He read some Bible verses out of his thick black Bible while James helped carry Kristen's coffin along to the gentle rhythm of the church bells and the pitter patter of the rain.

This bond between us can't be broken,

I will be here don't you cry.

For you'll be in my heart,

Yes you'll be in my heart.

From this day on and forever more.

Chucky and Tiffany stood by Mary's side as they lowered her mother's coffin into the ground. Tears streamed down Mary's face as it finally hit her like a ton of bricks that she would never see her mother again as long as she lived. She embraced Chucky inside a tight hug and sobbed inside his chest while he tried to comfort her.

You'll be in my heart.

No matter what they say.

You'll be right here in my arms,

ALWAYS.

WAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH! Damn it, I really want to cry now! :'( Anyway I got this idea after I heard you talking about this song. *blows nose*