Twisted Saga ReGenesis (Book 3 of 3)

Chapter 18- The ReGenesis

On the way home from the hospital, a long-awaited phone call goes out. It keeps the surprises rolling for Emily and Brooklyn.

"Hello Kyle, any update on Brooklyn?" Gwen opens the call, unaware of who giggles silently on the other end of the call.

"Hi mom, guess what? We're on our way home!" She says with excitement in her voice.

At first, Gwen's stopped by a momentary state of shock.

"Brooklyn, is that really you?"

"Yeah, mom, it's me..."

Gwen becomes ecstatic to learn about the good news.

"It's so good to hear your voice and such a relief that you get to go home."

Smiles are shared as mother and daughter go silent.

"Hey, you're burning a hole in my phone." Kyle teases with his eyes on the road.

"Yeah, sorry, babe... So mom, what's going on? How's um life out there?"

Able to pick up on the hint, Gwen doesn't hold back.

"Life is changing as we speak. I'm looking for houses in primarily North Carolina. We're going to spread your father's ashes. Other than that, it's the same ole same ole, you know."

Things turn around when Brooklyn brings up her apology to her mother.

"I'm sorry, mom, I never..."

She's cut off before she has the chance to set herself back into a depressive state.

"Just stop right there; no need to go there. It's done. I don't hold either of you responsible for what happened. I'm finally at peace with it. Take time to enjoy being home. Your children don't stay little for long. I should know I watched four of you grow up. Lilly still expects him to come home."

The moment brings some hard realization to the front of Brooklyn's mind.

"Wow, that's crazy, mom. It seems like yesterday it was Aaron and me at that age wondering when dad was coming home."

Not wanting to draw out the conversation, Gwen quickly returns about moving away from Virginia.

"Yeah, well, back to today's events, kiddo. We're heading down to North Carolina soon. After we get settled somewhere, you all should come down."

"Gosh, mom, that sounds great. If it weren't for the hotel, I'd pack us up and head out too." Brooklyn admits feeling a change in scenery could help her heal.

Kyle can't control his mouth at that point.

"You know you do have an executive committee to make decisions, and there are such things as video conferencing."

His voice carries over into the receiver, where Gwen listens to his proposal.

"I like it. You all deserve a fresh start. I don't care if you stay with us when we get settled. Ohio is a curse on our family. Get out of there!"

"I can't argue with that on either side and yeah, we'll begin searching. However, I don't want to live near my mother. No offense, mom but maybe somewhere warmer like Atlanta or Daytona." Brooklyn mentions when the itch to relocate begins to become a new obsession.

Gwen chuckles when she prepares to end the discussion.

"Well, kiddo, I need to get moving, but knowing you are home eases my worries so much. I love you, Brooky."

"I love you, mom. Bye."

The two sides sigh in relief as Gwen's worst fears are now put to rest, and Brooklyn realizes peace that her mother has the strength to move on.