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The next morning, I booked a flight back home. As I was packing, I felt someone one watching over me in the doorway. I turned to see my father.

"At least let me take you to the airport?" He pleaded.

"No need. Sarah's taking me." I bluntly said. My father messed up, again, and this time I had the ability to let him know. So that's exactly what I was going to do.

"Look, y/n. I'm sorry. I should have told you sooner-"

"But you didn't. If you don't mind I need to pack. I have a flight to catch." I walked to my bathroom to pack my toiletries. When I went back out my father was gone and I let out a sigh. This was all unexpected and I felt overwhelmed. I finished packing and met Sarah outside. She gave me a huge hug and squeezed me tight. 

"I can't miss this flight." I laughed.

"Let's go then." She smiled. We left to the airport, but for some reason I didn't want to leave. Of course I needed to see my mom, but I felt like I was leaving so much behind. I haven't even been here long, and it already feels like I'm leaving home. We arrived soon enough and I was saying bye to Sarah. To my surprise, I saw JJ, John B, Kie, and Pope coming towards us. Sarah noticed what I was looking at and smiled.

"I gave them a call, I figured you'd want them here." 

"Thank you Sarah!" I hugged her and smiled. After we parted I gave the others a hug.

"We're sorry to hear about what happened." JJ hugged me.

"It's okay, I just need to make sure she's okay."

"Please tell us you'll come back." Kie implored.

"I'll do my best." I gave them a final hug goodbye and made my way to my gate. I haven't even thought about if I would come back or not. There are obvious reasons why I would, and maybe not so obvious ones. I hadn't stopped thinking about Rafe since this morning. It kinda bummed me out that I couldn't say bye to him. He left a note on my bedside table, stating he was sorry about what happened with my mom and that he had to leave. As I thought about him, my flight got called to start boarding. I boarded the plane and left to my hometown.

I arrived in a few hours and Jeremy met me at the gate. He gave me a huge hug and we both stood there confirming what we both know. He pulled away and scanned my face with empathy. 

"Let's get you settled at home, then we'll go see your mother." 

Driving around in my town felt oddly out of place. I would be lying if I said was happy to be back. I knew I didn't belong here anymore, but I was here for a reason and I needed to know if my mother was okay.

When I got home I unpacked my things and waited in the living room for Jeremy as he made some calls to the hospital. We left soon enough and when we got there, I can tell that Jeremy's attitude changed. He looked uneasy and defeated. I gave him a reassuring hug and we checked in. I never was a fan of hospitals and how depressing they were. We sat in the waiting room for a little over an hour when a doctor came out and motioned for us. I stood hesitantly but followed them back. In the room, I saw my mom laying motionless with just her chest rising up and down. I slowly walked to her side, sitting and taking her hand in mine, and she showed no reaction to my touch. 

"We tested her a few hours ago, to determine when we think she could wake." The doctor spoke up. "All the signs she tested positive for showed in majority of patients that have never woken up. We're sorry."

When those words left the doctors mouth, Jeremy broke down. 

"Do you mind giving us a minute?" I asked the doctor while I made my way to Jeremy. The doctor left the room and I comforted Jeremy.

"It's all my fault." Jeremy cried out.

"No, Jeremy it's not." I reassured him. 

"No y/n. Really, it's my fault."

"What do you mean?" 

He sat us down and held his head in hands. "I found out, and I was angry. So I told her to leave."

"What did you find out?" He didn't respond, but kept sobbing in his hands. "Jeremy, what did you find out?"

"Your mother, she lied to you." 

"What do you mean? What did she lie to me about?"

"I'm so sorry y/n, but you aren't your mothers real daughter. She found you outside one night, she took you in. I just- I was mad she lied to you."

I had absolutely no idea how to process what he just confessed. My entire life has been a lie. And there my mother was, lying on her death bed. 

"Does, my dad know that?" I realized.

"I don't know, but maybe you should go back and get some answers when the time is right." He sniffled. 

When the time is right. I wasn't sure when the time would ever be right. But Jeremy was right, I needed to go back to my dads place and get some answers. 

𝐀/𝐍: If I'm being honest, I have no idea where I'm taking this story, I'll make a storyline soon and clean up these chapters . I hope you are all enjoying this mess so far though. :)