Fred rushed to her side. He hugged his sister. Mario stood back because he knew they needed each other during this time.
As much as everyone was expecting this it didn't make it any easier.
A few moments later. "We need to start discussing funeral arrangements while everyone is here." Said Fran.
Her husband disagreed. "Babe, I think everyone needs time to process everything first."
"Sure," she said. She left the dining room and went to her bedroom to cope. Her way of coping is staying busy.
Everyone else decided to part ways. Fatima and Zac went to their room and Fred went to his.
Patrick was about to head to him and his dad's room, but Gia told him and MJ to go play the video game.
"Gia, I don't want to. I'm not in the mood." MJ griped.
"Come here, bro." She ordered. Even though MJ was 18, Gia was very motherly to him. They were 15 years apart. "I need you to keep Patrick company, so his dad can have some time to himself to grieve. Be a big cousin to him."
"Alright." He took Patrick to the game room.
"Babe. I'm going to go check on Journee." He touched her back.
Fatima was lying down in silence. She didn't want to be bothered right now. "Ok." She mumbles. "Can I just have some time alone, please?"
Like father, like daughter. Fred was also in his room wanting to be alone. He broke down and cried. He knew as head of the family he had to be strong, but right now he had to let it all out. He took the last a few hours and just grieved. He knew if he didn't do it now, he wouldn't.
The next day they all pulled themselves together and started making funeral arrangements. The Wilsons and Taylors decided to stay in Napa Valley for two weeks to get everything together.
5 days later
Everything was beautiful. They made sure Mrs. Lucille had a wonderful homegoing service. Tears were flowing, but everyone knew she was finally at peace.
Later during the week, they had the reading of the Will. Since she had already split the majority of her assets, there were only a few things left.
As the last week arrived, they helped get the remaining of her stuff to donate to charity and keep whatever they wanted.
Fred and Fran were sitting on the porch talking. "You know Mom held on until you came. After you came to visit, she knew she would be able to rest easy. I'm so glad you came, bro." Said Fran.
"Me too, sis."
"What do you think about moving here? We could continue our relationship. Patrick can go to a private school. You can easily help with the business and perhaps find you a Mrs."
"Oh, you got jokes with that last part. I don't know. I never thought about that. Let me think on it and talk to my kids."
***
They all said their goodbyes and headed back to Atlanta.
Fatima and Zac
They were on the flight talking while Jurnee was sleeping.
"Zac."
"Yes, Fatima?" He responded.
"Can we try for a boy?"
