Dixies Pov:
Mrs. Beck wasnt calming down so my mom asked Tatum, Noah and Mr. Beck to get up so she can talk to her. My mom stooped down by Mrs. Beck and held one of her hand in both her hands
Heidi: Amy, you shouldnt be here. It will be difficult to watch a child that you had in you for nine months then pushed out and raised, burn today. I think that its best for you to go back home with one of the car
Amy: Thats my eldest baby
Heidi: I know but you cant be here. It wont be any good for you
Pastor: Yes Mrs. Beck, you shouldnt be here. You need to leave because it will make the funeral more difficult since you cant pull yourself together
Tim: Go with her Dix. You shouldnt really be here either before you get too much of an emotion and your baby cant handle it
Dixie: Bean will be fine. We are here to attend my elder sister funeral
Mrs. Beck and my mom got up then she hugged Mr. Beck and left in the Becks car. Everyone walked up to Hailey and stood by her, but not to close
Pastor: We are here to acknowledge the death of Hailey Beck. She was someone sister, girlfriend, daughter, cousin, granddaughter, neice, friend and sister-in-law. Would anyone like to say anything before i say my prayers and light her on fire?
Tim: I would like to go
Mr. Beck walked up to the pastor and looked at Hailey between the woods as he began speaking then Noah walked up to me and put a hand around me and i held his hand
Tim: Hailey.........She was a lovely kid, difficult at first though. When Amy first told me that she was pregnant with Hailey, i was beyond happy to start our family. We knew nothing about parenting so it was hard in the beginning with her but gradually we got used to it and we became good at it. I remember it had this one time when Hailey was small...probably about 3 years old and she was hungry and both Amy and i was asleep so she went into the kitchen and tried to make herself cereal and milk but threw it down everywhere. She was always a very helpful child. Her boyfriend couldnt make it here today since he has an appointment to see a councilor since Haileys death. She is such an important person to everyone and i hate that this happened to her
Noah started tearing up as he pulled my head to lean on his chest and rest his chin on it. Tatum was holding onto Char and Madi with tears streaming down her face and even though i feel like tears will escape my eyes, i keep shutting my eyes tightly then opening them because i have to be strong for everyone, especially Noah
Pastor: Do you have anything else to say for her or a prayer or anything before someone else comes up?
Tim: Yes actually. Amy wanted to say this prayer for Hailey here but since she isnt here i will say it *starts saying prayer*
Holy God,
Assure us that Hailey Beck is safe in your eternal love. Help us understand our sorrow, and strengthen us with hope. We pray that we overcome this sadness, in the confidence that Hailey is in a better place with you.
May Jesus Christ welcome her into his arms and bless her abundantly.
Amen.
Mr. Beck walked back over to us then Noah walked up by the pastor
Noah: Today isnt an easy day and i wasnt expecting it to be. When Hailey died, i feel like i changed into someone else. Im not the same person that i used to be when Hailey was alive but im getting there again. She was always a kind hearted soul. After Dix and i broke up, she helped me think about other things and made me think about how much i love Dix and how i fucked up. She would always help with homework, chores and just be there for me whenever i need a support person. I love Hailey and i know that after this funeral, she will be able to rest in peace and be happy wherever she is now
Noah had tears running down his cheek as he walked over to Tatum and hugged her. Tatum is also full on crying while hugging Noah. Loosing Hailey isnt easy for them but im glad that they have eachother
Pastor: Tatum, would you like to come up and say anything?
Tatum: I cant. Im not capable of keeping myself together if i have to talk about her right now
Pastor: Anyone else?
Dixie: I would like to go
As i started walking up to the pastor, i felt Noahs arm around my hand and he pulled me into his chest then pulled away and held both my hands
Noah: She wont be saying anything. You can continue with the funeral
Dixie: Bu-
Noah: I know you baby. You are going to start to cry for Hailey while speaking and that isnt good for bean. I already made you cry so much about 5 or 6 days ago, do you really want to cry again and hurt bean?
Dixie: No
Noah: Good
Noah pulled me to his side and put an arm around my shoulder and i can hear him sniffling which means that he is still crying. How can i calm him down? I wish there was a way
Pastor: Since no one has anything again to say, i will start saying the prayer *starts saying the prayer*
Dear Lord,
We are so grateful that you have made us all in your own image, giving us gifts and talents with which to serve you.
Thank you for Hailey Beck life, and all the years her family and friends shared with her. We lift her to you today, in honour of the good they saw in her and the love they felt from her.
Please give them the strength to leave her in your care, in the knowledge of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Amen
Pastor: Now time to light her. Mr. Beck and Noah, please come foward
Noah and Mr. Beck walked up to the pastor. He handed Mr. Beck a stick that is already lit and Noah held Mr. Beck wrist that has the stick in it so they can both light her. They walked around Hailey 3 times then lit the wood by her foot and rest the stick to burn with her. Noah and Mr. Beck walked over to Hailey and shared a group hug, all crying. The funeral is now over and the pastor just left. Everyone walked by the cars, getting ready to go back home. Noah came up to me, rest one hand on my waist and one on my stomach, after calming down
Noah: Take care of yourself baby
Dixie: Please dont leave me again
Noah: I dont really have a choice
Noah and i pulled eachother close to our bodies and shared a long hug before we pulled away
Dixie: Im not ready for you to leave me again
Noah: I will be back soon babe
Dixie: Get better quickly for bean and i, my love
Noah: I will. I love you so so so much baby. Dont forget that while im away and dont let anyone make you think that i will want to leave you or stop loving you after i come back
Dixie: I love you too babyboy
Noah and i shared a long kiss then we pulled away and he kissed my forehead and my stomach. He went and hugged his dad and Tatum then went and stand by the passenger seat of Jacks car
Noah: Im going to miss you guys
Tim: We will miss you too Noah. Jack, my man, make sure to keep me updated
Jack: I will
Noah: Dont stress yourself out while im gone, worrying for me babygirl. The next time that you see me, i will be better than ever
Dixie: I know that but please get better as soon as possible
Noah: Good bye
Noah and Jack entered the car then drove away. I know that im going to miss Noah more than ever, especially since he asked me to be his girlfriend again today then had to leave. Charli came up to me and hugged me then pulled away and stood next to me
Bryce: Take his advice Dix, dont worry about him
Charli: He is in good hands to get better
Marc: We only have one car with 8 people so how are we fitting?
Tim: I will drive. Tatum and Bryce will sit in the front seat. In the back seat, Charli will sit ontop of Marc, Madi will sit ontop of Heidi and Dixie will sit in the middle of Marc and Heidi. How does that sound?
Marc: Good
We all got into the car, squashed and drove home
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