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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN. hard to face reality
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THE SKY TRIED, BUT FAILED MISERABLY, to cheer up the loved ones of Keith Scott as they stood around his grave. Once everyone heard about him dying at the hands of Jimmy, they all reacted the same: heartbroken. Keith Scott was pretty much like the father-figure people needed in their life's, if someone needed certain advice, they'd go to him and he knew exactly what to say. It's definitely hard to face the truth of him truly being gone.
Lola's arm was wrapped around Nathan's, the two trying to look anywhere besides the Preacher as he talked. The couple both hated funerals in their own different ways and they were glad to have each other for support. No one knew about them being together and at first, they weren't going to tell people, but now it seemed not as important to keep it a secret.
"Oh, that I had the wings of a dove, I would fly away and be at rest. My companion attacks his friends, he violates his covenant. His speech is smooth, yet, war is in his heart. But you, oh, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of corruption. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days. As for me, I trust in you. And now we ask for the strength to navigate the stages of our grief as we lay our brother Keith to rest."
Lola watched Lucas walk up to Keith's grave, sprinkling dirt upon the top. His face was neutral, but it was obvious how many different emotions had been swimming inside his head at that moment. Her heart clenched in pain for her best friend, wishing she could do something to help him.
Nathan had been next in line and once he was done, he grabbed Lola's hand inside his and squeezed lightly. She brought the right one to her lips and kissed it, offering him a smile as his eyes looked upon her's.
Grief is a bitch and Lola knew all about it. Too much.
The two left once the others did too and they went back to Nathan's house. Dan and Deb were too focused on their own grief to question their son on his new girlfriend and he was relieved he didn't have to explain while still in mourning of his uncle.
