⚠️( A/n : I had a very tough time writing this chapter , and I'm so sorry if this triggers anyone , I literally cried from start to Finnish, so you may want to grab a tissue) ⚠️
Gemma walked into Sage's room , slightly nudging her to wake up
" Hey sweetheart , today is your moms viewing, we have to get ready "
Sage wrapped the covers around her tighter and gave muffin a squeeze, giving her Aunt an ' I'm not ready look'
Gemma touched her check " I know baby , today is going to be a rough day, but all of us will be there for you, now go eat and get cleaned up while I lay out a nice outfit for you.
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Sage stood outside with the big crowd that afternoon. Jax held her hand for support the whole time, as her dad stood behind her with his hands on her shoulders. Watching as Each person placed a a single rose inside the casket.
Sage let go of Jackson's hand and walked towards her mother's casket . Holding a rose in her hand. Looking at her mother , so still, it didn't look like her in anyway. Her caked on makeup , her checks too much blush, her lips a dark red and she wasn't smiling. Sage gently laid her rose on top of her heart , digging into her pocket grabbing the 'Worlds best mom" bracelet. Clutching the metal in her hand, speaking up and talked to her mother for the last time.
"Mommy, remember I got you this bracelet? You wore it all the time until you accidentally broke it, that's okay , you can take it with you , that way you still have a part of me in heaven". Sage opened her palm and gave the metal a kiss as she gently placed it under her mother cold palm. Sage kissed her mother's forehead for the very last time , as tears flowed down her checks and stained her mothers face.
Slowly backing away until she couldn't see her anymore
Turning around Seeing her Uncle John kneeling down in the grass with open arms, she ran into his embrace crying in the crook of his neck. Looking up at her dad just standing there numb and not worrying about comforting his daughter.
After the reverend said a few words , he carefully closed Cindy Tellers casket , giving Sage a sympathetic look as they began to lower the coffin into the ground .
Later that night Sage spent the night in her room. Noticing a shift on her bed . Looking up at Gemma and John.
" Hey shortcake , book tonight?" John asked his heartbroken niece , shaking her head 'NO'
"How bout I run you a bath and make you something to eat" Gemma offered brushing a tear from Sage's face
" Can you make me a turkey and cheese sandwich and cut them in squares?" Looking up at Gemma
" Yes ma'am , now come on, get washed up " Gemma told her as she got up and made her way to the bathroom , filling up the tub with bubbles , then making her way down the hall to the kitchen.
After her bath and changing into her pink fuzzy footie pajamas , she made her way back to her room . Noticing a tray of food on her bed . A Turkey and cheese sandwich cut into four squares, a fun size bag of potato chips , Apple slices and a small glass of milk . Her stomach Growled after not eating a whole lot in a week. Sage finished her meal and took her dirty dishes to the sink and washed them and went straight to bed after a long day.
Sage woke up in the middle of the night unable to go back to sleep. Grabbing Muffin and walked into Jackson's room , he was sprawled out , with his mouth hanging open , drooling all over his pillow.
Sage scrunched up her face looking at the sight in front of her and walked over to Harry's side of the bed giving him a nudge.
" Harry can I sleep next to you ? Jax is drooling all over his side , it's gross . Politely asking as she held on to Muffin .
Harry pulled the covers down and let her crawl over top of him, laying down facing each other with Sage's face tucked into Harry's chest.
"Harry?"
" Hmm ?"
" Thank you for being my friend " she said sleepily
" You're welcome kid, Always! " he kissed the top of her head.
-One Month Later-
Sage and Uncle John were standing in the front door of her dads house as her dad swung the door open . Looking at his daughter then his brother.
"What are you doing here ? I didn't call , it's too soon John , she reminds me too much of her mother" Jack's cold words echoed through the quiet house.
John passed by him holding Sage's hand " Listen Jack , I know you're still hurting , we gave you a month to grieve , it's time to be a family again " John let go of Sage's hand and placed her bag on the counter.
" I CAN'T , I JUST CAN'T ! Jack reached into the fridge and reached for a beer bottle.
" You CAN Jack! She's your daughter! She just lost her mother! she doesn't need to feel like her father abandoned her too!!! We need to meet in the middle here, Sage can stay a few days with us , and a few days here ... days of her choosing. She's always welcome she knows that . That's the only compromise! " he leaned down to give a kiss on Sage's forehead .
" I need to go on a run for a couple days , but I'll be back to pick you up okay? You need anything call Aunt Gemma , but it's a rule that you need to spend a few days with your dad" John ruffled her hair and walked out the door.
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