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•Matthew?•

"Please , please don't leave me. I love you so much. You are the best father I could've ever asked for" Anne cried while holding on to Matthew. Matthew rose his arm and patted Anne's back.

"I love you so. Want to know a little secret?" Matthew Asked as Anne pulled away. She nodded her head while wiping the tears away.

" I never wanted a boy. I wanted you anne. The little girl I found at the train station four years ago. Rambling on about that tree" Matthew smiled at Anne and saw Marilla crying behind Anne. She came over to the other side of Matthew and they hugged. A family hug .

"Gilbert. Join. You're part of this family too" Marilla said with tears running down her face.

"Marilla I love you very much  . And Gilbert. Take care of Anne. Take care of my little girl" Matthew said with a tear running down his face. Gilbert nodded his head. The four of them sat there , crying .

"Matthew . I love you please . I love you" Anne said while hugging him as tightly as she could never wanting to let go. "I love you too Anne. I always have and always will" Matthew said . He eyes started to close slowly . Anne pulled away and noticed . She started to shake her head.

"No . No no Matthew! Come back . Matthew please" Anne cried . Gilbert came from behind her and she turned and hugged him. Holding on so tight . Tears staining Gilbert's vest.

"He's gone. Gilbert he's gone" Anne cried , she's never cried this much in her entire life. Marilla was still holding Matthews hand crying into a handkerchief.

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The next few days were quiet for the Cuthberts . No one talked. No one was happy. No one could even mention the funeral. They had the same routine every morning. Anne would come downstairs , they would eat breakfast. Do some chores. Anne would go back up in her bedroom and read some books while Marilla made some food for Jerry.

"Good morning Miss Cuthbert" Jerry said trying to make Marilla feel better.

"Morning Jerry. Here's your lunch." Marilla had a small smile and handed Jerry a plate. It had a ham sandwich and an apple.

"You know what. Come in and eat" Marilla welcomed Jerry in . He was a little shocked by this but accepted.

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Today Anne planned on going over to Gilbert's. There was a month and three days until they had to leave for college. They had decided to get married after college . That way they will both get their education and it'll be a fun wait.

Anne stood at the front door with her hand hovering to knock. Just before she was about to knock Gilbert opened the door. He smiled and welcomed her in.

"So how are you doing?" Gilbert asked. He held Anne's hand and watched her try so hard not to cry.

"I'm okay" Anne shrugged her shoulders and leaned over on Gilbert's lap. "Anne it's okay to cry , scream whatever you need to do. I'll be here for you one hundred percent. I love you very much" Anne smiled almost asleep.

"I love you too" And with that Anne was fast asleep. Gilbert sighed and smiled at Anne's face. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. Bash walked in and saw Anne fast asleep.

"Oh is this a bad time?" Bash asked backing away from the living room. Gilbert shook his head and gestured him to come and sit.

"I know Anne and Miss Marilla are upset. Right now it seems like no one has planned a funeral. So I thought I can. They must be under so much stress and on top of that all the memories they'd think of. I couldn't imagine it" Bash sighed and looked over at Gilbert. Anne started to snore and Bash tried his hardest not to laugh.