On this lovely sunny Sunday, brunch things were going smoothly, Miguel was talking to Héctor and Mirabel and Imelda was spending time talking and sewing.
"How do you do that Mija?" Imelda asked
"It's easy, just go in and out". Mirabel moved her hand in and out of the stitch in and out of the base
"In all my years Amor I have never heard of that ". Imelda smirked
"Triple layers to tie together tightly ". Mirabel replies showing Imelda how to do it quickly
Meanwhile, Victoria was reading and Oscar and Felipe were trying to figure out the instructions to set up the new computer with the help of Victoria's knowledge.
~~ Department Of Family reunions ~~
Alma woke up in a beautiful place of marigolds getting up slowly she walked to the department of family reunions. She was worried and surprised at the same time the last thing she saw was her Hijos near her bedside saying their last goodbyes and saying how much they loved her.
'This is strange'. She thought
"Señora?" An agent by the name of Lina called
Alma jumped at the voice that called her. She turned to face her and gasped at the sight of her being a skeleton.
"W-Who are you?" Alma studded
"Lina, I'm one of the agents here in the land of the dead". Lina exclaimed
"Come again?" Alma thought she was going crazy at what she just heard
"The land of the dead". Lina smiled
Dead she was dead Alma Amelia Madrigal was dead and was a skeleton, maybe her Pedro was here and her darling Niña was here if she was dead maybe she could see them again.
'Pedro, my darling Pedro, Mirabel my beautiful girl my granddaughter ' she smiled
"Señora?" Lina called
"Lo siento, I just lost myself in thoughts". She apologised
"Don't apologise, it's normal it's a lot to process if you'll follow me ". Lina sighed softly smiling
So with that, the two ladies made it to the Department of Family reunions, Alma was surprised and she marvelled at the sight of how busy it was.
"Is it always this large?" Alma asked the lady
"Si, but especially on Dia de Los Muertos, arrivals happen every day. I know it's a lot to process but we will be here to help". Lina smiled
"That is much appreciated ". Alma smiled
Pepita purred up against Mirabel as they spent time in the sun. When her angel side was kicked in she somehow felt a strong force pull her in.
"Ahh". Mirabel put a hand to her head wincing in pain
Pepita was very concerned as she nudged her to try and help her but that wasn't much help, especially for an alerbreje. Miguel came outside with some lemonade when he saw his wife in pain, he immediately dropped the cups on the table and ran to her.
"Mi Amor ". He came to her side instantly
Miguel knew his wife's powers couldn't be easily controlled so he sighed and smiled as Mirabel took time to do a projection. Her Amber eyes glowed as they showed a picture of Alma in an office with an agent filling out her paperwork Mirabel gasped at the sight.
"No, no no ". She rambled
"What Mira?" He asked
"Abuela…" She drifted off
Mirabel then finished the projection and then sighed and gasped as she lay in the grass, Miguel held her tightly as they lay on the grass together.
"It can't be". She sighed
"I know". Miguel replied
Meanwhile, Alma was sitting in Lina's office twitching and moving she was very uncomfortable.
"Okay Señora, I am gonna ask you some questions okay?" Lina Cleared up
Alma nodded and waited for the lady to continue.
"Name?" Lina asked
"Alma Amelia Madrigal ". Alma answers
Lina could not believe what she had just heard, sitting right in front of her was Pedro Madrigal's wife the Woman who he sacrificed his life for and his children.
"Señorita?" Alma asked a dazed Lina
Lina shook her head out of her thoughts.
"Ay, Lo siento ". Lina apologises
Alma smiled at the woman.
Lina picked up Her clipboard and pen and started Agian writing the needed information for her file.
"Age?" Lina Continued
"79". She stated
"Cause of death?" Lina Continued
" Pneumonia". She answers
"I'm so sorry". Lina sighed
"Don't be I had my family that's all that matters ". Alma smiled thinking of them
Lina smiled at the woman for someone who just died she was very positive.
"Just sit tight I will contact your family now, your husband will be very happy to see you". Lina sighed
"I'm not so sure about that, I've made some questionable decisions ". Alma said
"Oh, I'm sure it'll be fine". Lina smiled
Alma sighed she was looking forward to seeing her husband again, but he wouldn't be so happy to know that their youngest Mariposa was dead. She was nervous on that front but yet she had a chance to make things right now.
As Alma watched Lina dialled the number she was so nervous but excited nonetheless.
Pedro was with Oscar reading the information on the book as they tried to figure out the gears on the machine.
"I'm telling you, Pedro, it doesn't go look this". Oscar said
"No, like this". Pedro sighed
Imelda sighed softly at the two men trying to fix this machine, Mirabel smiled at the two and the mess they were causing.
"I love them but sometimes they can be stupid ". Mirabel whispered to Imelda
"I think you're right love". Imelda whispered gently
Just then the phone rang and Mirabel went to and get it Imelda smiled as she watched over the two men.
"Hola?" Mirabel Continued
"Oh Mira, is your Abuelo there". She asked
"He would But He is busy". Mirabel replies
"Oh, well how do I put this". Lina drifted off
"Si?" Mirabel coaxed
"Your Abuela Alma has passed this afternoon ". Lina said
Lina was expecting Mirabel to be sad and surprised, but Something told her that she already knew based on her Angel powers.
"I know". She sighed softly
"I figured, well dear I need someone to pick her up". Lina smiled
"I'm on my way". Mirabel replies
"Really?"Lina asked
"Si, she's my family is she not" Mirabel chuckled
"Yes, yes okay I'll wait". Lina rambled excitement ringing over
"Alright, I'll be there soon". Mirabel hung up the phone
"Everything Alright Mi Amor?" Miguel asked
"Si, I'll be back soon can I?" Mirabel asked Imelda
Imelda nodded and smiled.
"Abuelo, vamos ". Mirabel said
"Mariposa?" Pedro coaxed his head
Mirabel nodded and Pedro's eyes widened and then he smiled. As they exited the hacienda Ready quickly to hop on Pepita and go and get Alma.
'We can do this'. She sighed
Pedro put a hand on his granddaughter's shoulder reassuring her everything was going to be Okay.
"Let's go get her Mija, bring her home". Pedro decreed
Mirabel nodded.
"Let's go girl". Pepita took off
After all, they could do this maybe she would be so bad right?