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Chapter 24

Riley's POV

I watch as everyone looks my way as I crumble to the ground. This can't be happening, just no it can't be.

"Riley? Honey what's the matter?" Abby asks walking over to me

I watch as everyone's eyes are on me and filled with concern, even Jonathan
looks worried.

"He's dead." I choke out as tears begin to stream down my face

"Who is sweetie?" Abby asks her voice ever so soft

"My father." I cry

I hear a bunch of gasps

As Abby pulls me in for a hug

It's ever so silent, that you could literally hear a pin drop

I pull away just to see Patrick handing Maddy, who he was holding over to Jonathan to hold. Maddy looks more confuse than ever.

Poor kid.

I watch as Patrick makes his way over to us with tears streaming down his face as well. I watch him whisper something to Abby, and she just gives me a sympathetic smile before walking to Jonathan.

I look back at Patrick and just break down. I feel him pull me into a hug and soothe me just like Abby did.

"Remember he's in a better place now."

~*~

It's been two days since he passed.
Two fricken days without, and I'm already a mess. How the hell am I suppose to go on without him, I barely survived without Chase, now I have live without both of them.

I watch as Abby and Patrick stand in my way, blocking my view from the wall, that I have been staring at for over an hour.

Hey sweetie, how are you doing?" Abby asks with sympathetic eyes

I look over to Patrick and see his sad eyes.

I just shrug

I watch her look over at Patrick with concern in her eyes.

He just shrugs

"Well let me know if you need anything." Abby tells me

"Erik." my voice ever so soft

I know it wasn't the best time, but I wanted him. I wanted for him to comfort me, and tell me that everything's going to be ok. I needed him.

I watch as Patrick's eyes go wide.

"Absolutely not, nope I wi-"

"Will you excuse us, for a minute?" Abby asks sweetly before sending a death glare at Patrick

If you looks could kill

"'But-"

Is the last thing I hear come from Patrick's mouth before Abby drags him into the kitchen.

"I don't want her, with that boy." I hear Patrick say

"Patrick he's a good kid, despite what Jonathan said." I hear Abby reply

Hmm. I wonder if they know I can hear them

"How do you know?"

"Patrick would you just trust me? Look if it will get Riley to talk, then so be it."

Yeah. I haven't really talked to anyone in the last couple days. What I am suppose to do? Act like everything is fine?

I watch as they both make their way towards me. Patrick has this most irritating look on his face. while Abby is smiling sweetly at me.