Chapter 8: Grief and acceptance.

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(Open inside Grandma Rosiepuff's house)

*Branch's revelation hung heavy in the air, the weight of the words he spoke leaving the brothers stunned.*

B:"What did I do? You want to know what I did!? I SUNG. YOU ALWAYS WONDERED WHY I WAS SO HESITANT TO SING? THAT'S WHY! I KILLED OUR GRANDMA BY FUCKING SINGING! YOU HAPPY NOW?!"

*They exchanged glances, trying to comprehend the gravity of what he had just disclosed. Floyd, ever the empathetic one, stepped forward, addressing the turmoil that unfolded in Branch's confession.*

F: "Branch. Why didn't you just tell us? I knew something was wrong, but I didn't know it was this!"

*Branch's eyes welled up with tears, mirroring Floyd's own emotions. Floyd approached him, offering comfort in the form of a tight hug.*

*In that embrace, Branch found solace, the pain of the past momentarily eased by the warmth of his brothers. Floyd's compassion evoked memories of their grandma, magnifying the depth of Branch's grief.*

*As Floyd held him, the other brothers joined in, creating a circle of support. The emotions ran deep, a mix of sorrow, understanding, and unconditional love.*

*The hug was a sanctuary, a reminder that they were not alone in facing the burdens of the past.*

F: "Do you feel better now?"

B: "Yeah, thanks, guys."

*The weight lifted, and the brothers slowly released the embrace.*

*There was a collective understanding that Branch needed time to process his emotions, to navigate the complex web of memories and feelings that surfaced.*

*JD, recognizing the sensitivity of the situation, refrained from probing further about their grandma. Instead, the brothers redirected their focus to honoring her memory.*

*They ventured to the gravesite, JD placing a rose as a symbol of remembrance.*

*Back inside Rhonda, Branch waved silently to the grave, bidding a final farewell to his grandmother.*

*The journey of reconciliation had taken an unexpected turn, bringing forth healing and a newfound closeness among the brothers.*

*JD steered the conversation toward the future, proposing a return to Pop Village for a night.*

*The prospect of spending time together before the journey's end brought a sense of comfort to the group.*

B: "Sure, it would be nice to have company in my bunker. I've always wanted to show you my bunker!"

JD: "Well, we still have another 16 hours before we can get there. So, maybe get some rest. I'll have to be driving all night again."

F: "JD, you know you could switch the driver's position with anybody else. We can take turns every few hours. Just wake one of us up when you're feeling tired."

JD: "Alright!"

*As Branch settled into a seat, he shared a final hug with Floyd, the remnants of a smile on his face.*

*With a sense of closure, he succumbed to a peaceful slumber, surrounded by the comforting presence of his brothers.*

*The road ahead held the promise of rest, reflection, and the enduring bond that would carry them through the remaining hours of their journey.*

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