Old friend Book 1

Chapter #35

Chapter #35
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Scarlett’s POV
I start walking to my trailer when I hear Sam talking with someone and clearly isn’t happy. “What happened? Well is he ok? I’ll be there as soon as I can.” She says hanging up. When she sees me she has tears in her eyes. “What happened?” I ask rushing over to her. “Dad died. I don’t know why I’m crying. I hate the man but he’s still my Dad.” She says wiping her tears. “I know that deep down you always thought your father would change and become a better man.” I tell her. “He’s dead. Why am I upset? I hated the man.” She says crying. “Because he wasn’t always the horrible father he became I remember when he was kind and caring that’s the man you are grieving Babe.” I tell her. “My Dad’s gone. Do you want to know how?” She asks me and I nod. “He was trying to get sober and his body couldn’t take it. He was trying to get fucking sober and it killed him.” She cries. “When Dad was sober he was the good, kind, and caring man you just mentioned. He tried to become that man again and it killed him, Scarlett. He was trying. When he called me to tell me that he was going to do it this time that he meant it when he said he was going to get sober for mom and I. I laughed at him and told him that I didn’t want to talk to him again. I told him that hell would freeze over before he got sober and I hung up. But he actually meant it this time. If I had believed him I would have paid for a rehab center so that he would receive proper treatment if something were to go wrong while he detoxed. It was his sponsor that called me. He said Dad had been sober for a week but his body was still in the detox stage and couldn’t cope with the sudden change. He actually was trying this time and it killed him.” She cries and I just hold her. “I’ve got to tell Ma.” She says getting up. “Hey Babe. I’m here for you.” I tell her cupping her cheeks. “I know. I love you. I might spend the night at Ma’s to take care of her because this is going to hit her hard. She truly loved Dad.” She says. “You do what you have to. Just please keep me updated.” I tell her and she nods. “Will you tell Sarah what’s going on I don’t think I can?” She asks. “Of course Babe drive safe tell your Ma that I am here for her too.” I tell her. “Will do.” She says as she leaves. “Mom what’s going on I heard crying?” Sarah asks running up to me when I enter the trailer. I tell her everything that’s going on. “So Mama’s hurting?” She asks. “Yes sweetie she is. All we can do right now is be there for her.” I tell her and she nods. “How can getting sober kill you? I thought it’s healthier to be sober than drunk?” She asks. “Well Honey sometimes when someone has been drinking so heavily for so many years like Marcus did and then stop completely like he did. The body doesn’t know what to do with the sudden change. Alcohol is the most dangerous substance to get off of that’s why you need to go to the hospital or a rehab to detox. It doesn’t happen to everybody but it can happen and unfortunately it happened to Marcus your Mama’s Dad.” I explain to her the best I can. “So he died because he wanted to be a better man?” She asks. “Yes.” I tell her.
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Sam’s POV
I get to Ma’s apartment and I’m just standing at the door with tears running down my face. I finally get the courage to knock and then I hear Ma’s voice. “I’m coming!” She calls out seconds before opening the door. “Sammy what’s wrong?” She asks concerned. “Ma I have something I need to tell you but you should sit down.” I say and she nods and let’s me in and closes the door and we sit in the living room. “Sam what’s going on?” She asks after a few minutes of silence. “Remember when I told you that Dad called me telling me he was going to get sober?” I ask and she nods. “Let me guess he didn’t.” Ma says. “No, Ma he did.” I tell her and I see a spark of hope in her eyes and I hate that I’m about to take that from her. “That’s amazing!” She says happily and I just start crying more. “Sammy this is good right?” She asks. “Ma his sponsor called me. Dad’s gone.” I tell her and the hope and happiness disapears from her  eyes. “What do you mean?” She asks shakily. “His body couldn’t handle the sudden change and he died Ma. Dad’s dead.” I tell her and she breaks down. “NO! YOU’RE WRONG!” She screams pulling out her phone. “Ma what are you doing?” I ask. “I’m calling your father he can’t be….be.” She can’t even say it. “Yes hello I would like to speak to Marcus now!” She yells at the man that answers the phone. “I’ll put it on speaker so you can hear his voice too.” She says putting the phone on the table. “I’m sorry Ma’am but Marcus passed away this morning. I called your daughter a little under an hour ago she can confirm it.” The man I recognize as Dad’s sponsor. “He’s really gone?” She cries. “Yes Mrs. Mily I’m sorry. I have to go.” He says hanging up. “He wasn’t always a bad man you know.” Ma says. “I know Ma. I remember the rare times he was sober when I was  younger and he was caring and kind.” I say and she nods. “We have to have a funeral for him. He died trying to become the good man he used to be I want to give him a funeral legally he’s still my husband after all.” Ma says. “Of course Ma I’ll come with you to New York.” I tell her. “Thank you sweetie.” She says sniffling. “Anything for you Ma.” I tell her and let her cry in my arms.
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1 week later
“Have a safe flight guys and don’t worry about these two. I’ll take good care of them.” Lizzie says as she drops Ma, Scarlett, and I off at the airport. “Thank you Lizzie.” I say and she waves me off. We landed in New York and headed to Dad’s place where his sponsor said he would meet us. “It feels weird being back here after all this time.” I say as we get inside after being greeted by Matt, Dad’s sponsor. “I’m sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Marcus long but all he talked about was how he was going to get better for his family.” Matt says and that causes Ma to start crying again. “Sam he left this for you.” He says handing me an envelope.

A/N
Sorry for the sad chapter. Anygays see you in the next one and we’ll find out what’s in the letter.