Louis, That Jazz Guy.

Chapter Two

Mentions of Religion and Unintentional Misgendering Warning for this chapter

Marius' breath hitched, feeling anxiety rise in his chest. He was tired, and his eyes were puffy from crying, as he began sobbing again. Adam was trying his best to comfort his little brother, but it wasn't working very well. Adam wasn't an emotional man, after all. But he was trying his very hardest to get him to calm down a little.

"Please, it's okay...take a deep breath-"

"She can't be dead, Adam-"

"She died a long time ago. We both know that, Marius. I wish I could say that somehow she's still out there, but we both know it's not true." Adam said, making Marius sob harder.

"But- but-"

"Shh... it's okay. Just let it all out." He said, rubbing his brother's back.

Marius' sobbing just became worse when he said that, becoming more like wailing as time went on. Adam felt awful for not being able to help his little brother more, but he knew there wasn't much he could do. She'd died a long time ago, and even though he was now out there it wasn't like Adam knew that. It was tearing him up to his friends and family in such shambles, not being able to help.

Garrett walked into the room and quickly saw the scene in front of him. He sat down next to the two of them and patted Marius on the back. There was a long silence between the three of them, other than Marius' sobs.

"Marius, ya should take a deep breath." Garrett finally said, breaking the silence. He did so, finally beginning to calm down a little. His sobbing became less frequent until it finally stopped completely. He let go of Adam and sat between his two brothers.

"Sorry 'bout that." He said.

"It's okay. We don't blame ya, and you're not the only one... still mournin'." Adam said, removing his cap and placing it on the table. The brothers again were silent, not knowing what to do. Garrett sighed, he hated all the quiet. Made him uncomfortable, honestly.

"Wanna go swimmin'?"

"If Mari is up to it, sure," Adam said, a smile finally coming back to his face. The two of them looked at Marius, and he nodded.

"Yeah, that sounds nice."

The three of them finally stood up and changed into their swimming gear, and ran outside to the lake. It was a hot summer's day, and they were all relieved to cool down a bit. Adam was the first to jump in, and the other two followed after him. Adam and Marius just kept splashing Garrett, and it was getting on his nerves.

"Stop splashin', ya damn dumbasses-" he cried, and that's when Adam had a great idea. He ran out of the lake, or tried to at least, and climbed up on a small ledge above it. Marius and Garrett stared at him like he had three heads, as he jumped into the lake again, sufficiently splashing both of his brothers. They were all laughing by the end, which was... good. They were finally having a good time. They continued to screw around in the pool for a little while longer when they saw a figure walk out of the woods.

"Hello? Who is that, Garrett?" Marius asked, pointing at the figure. He was the first to notice it, and Garrett only did when he pointed it out.

"I don't know! Adam, why don't ya go speak to 'em." Garrett said, and Adam sighed, nodding. He got out and went to the figure, Garrett and Marius following behind him. But when the three of them got a little closer, they quickly realized who it was. It was just their brother, Chandler.

"Chandler! That you?" Garrett called. He nodded, running up to the three of them.

"Yeah! It's me, and I got some great news for y'all!" He cried, looking very happy. "God has finally sent down a blessin' for us!" He spun around a bit in excitement.

"What has He done?" Marius asked, looking a little confused with his brother's elation.

"She's alive! She's gotta be out there. I think I know where she is, too." Chandler cried. Marius' eyes widened, as he backed up a little, and nearly fell to his knees. Luckily, Garrett caught him. But he looked just as shocked. Adam just shook his head in bewilderment.

"But how?" Adam said. "We all saw the body, and there was a funeral... there's no way that's possible, Chand."

"But it is! It's fully possible. In fact, I think it's a fact!"

"Are you sure?" Garrett chimed in again.

"Of course I'm sure! Y'all gotta stop with your doubts, it's like you're doubtin' God!" Chandler yelled. The three of them exchanged a look. They'd all stopped trusting God a long time ago, as a result of... the death of a sibling. They didn't say that to Chandler, though. They knew he was a devout Christian.

"Well, what's the proof?" Marius asked, finally calmed down again, and was able to stand up again on his own.

"I'll show ya! Just follow me, alright?" He said, turning to go. They all collectively sighed but began following Chandler to wherever he wanted to go. The three of them looked slightly concerned about Chander, as they hadn't seen him so happy in a long time. They were glad he was so chipper, but... they had a bad feeling about this.

Marius especially did. He was holding his breath, not prepared for whatever he could see. He hoped it wasn't anything too bad. He just wanted it to be a quiet area Chandler had convinced himself had something to do with it or just a document of some kind. But knowing what he was like, Marius doubted that. Chandler was easy to convince, even by himself. Maybe it was some sicko 'friend', that had happened before. Chandler often told everyone he could about the death, and not everyone was kind about it. He was far too trusting...

"Okay, Chandler, where the hell are we goin'?" Adam asked, after about twenty minutes of walking.

"You'll see! We're almost there, alright?" He insisted. Finally, after what felt like forever, the three of them arrived at a Church. While Chandler went up the stairs, the other three of them stayed at the bottom, a little confused.

"Why the Hell are we here?" Adam yelled, looking very frustrated.

"You'll see, just come in-"

"No, Chandler! I'm not dealin' with your stupid Christian shit anymore! If God really cares and loves us, why the Hell did she die?! Explain that!" He yelled as he got a little closer to his brother.

"Adam, calm-" Marius started, but Adam turned around and punched him square in the face. Garrett tried to pull him away, but he kicked him away too, before running off. The three remaining brothers just watched him go.

"What the fuck was that," Chandler said, as Garrett comforted Marius, who was crying and in shock.

"I don't know, but I'm sure he's fine," Garrett said.