Hearts Reunited: A Toby 'Tobuscus' Turner Fan Fiction

Autumn Leaves

~Delanie's POV~ 

Today, the date is October 18th. My mother lost her battle to cancer today after a few months. Toby has tried to contact me but I never answer back. He stopped a few days ago. I never wanted to lose him again, but I don't want anyone right now. I held my mother's hand as she wished for me and Toby's happiness. The last words she would hear would be the worst. 

"I want you and Toby to be happy okay baby?"

"Toby and I are having problems Mom. But I promise..." I never even got to finish my sentence. My mother's Emerald green eyes closed slightly and her heart stopped beating. Michaela was with me and I didn't even cry. I let go of my mother's hand and stood up, walking out of the hospital room then the entire building. That's when I called Link. 

"Yello?"

"Link. It's Delanie."

"Delanie! Why haven't you answered Toby's calls?"

"My mother had cancer."

"Had? So she's okay now?"

"She died today. Just a minute ago."

"Delanie I'm so sorry.. What can I do?"

"Tell Toby to wait a few more months." 

"I don't think he can wait any longer Doc.. He's been in the most worst depression because of this. Not just losing you, but also his mom's best friend. I'll tell him the news though okay? But you have to do me a favor."

"What is it?"

"Call Toby. Everyday. Even if you don't want to. Toby's worried about you. Especially with your history." 

I couldn't even talk to Link.. Not about my feelings. I hung up with a quick 'Bye' and I looked up. The sun was shining brightly and the trees around us had these beautiful golden and orange leaves. My mother's birthday was two days away.. She would have been 50. I stared into the blue sky, wondering where she was now. I didn't want her to be gone, but I knew it was better for her. She wouldn't be in pain anymore. And I was the only one left to plan the funeral. 

"Delanie... I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault Michaela. You didn't kill her." 

"She was a great person."

"So was my dad."

"What did he pass from?"

"Plane Crash. He was the only one who died on the scene." Tears were starting now. The grief was too much for my heart to bear."

"And now you have to plan out for your mom."

"Yea... I do." Michaela pulled me into a sideways hugged and held me close. 

"Your mom is proud of the woman you've become. Don't deny yourself that." 

"What's it like to have siblings?"

"It's stupid."

"But at least you have them to share your secrets with." 

"Delanie.. I know it sucks to be an only kid but trust me, its better."

After a few weeks, I wrote out what the tombstone would say:

May Alison Cooper

October 20th, 1963-October 18th, 2013

Best mother and wife. We'll always miss you supermom

I couldn't even stand going to the funeral. I went, but I sat alone in the corner as my aunts and uncles paid their respects. I only had 2 Aunts and 3 uncles. All of my cousins moved out of state. My mother deserved better than this, yet I know she wouldn't have wanted it any other way. 

~Toby's POV~

My mother called me telling me Mrs. Cooper succombed the the cancer. She passed away a few weeks ago. It was now November 2nd, and Delanie hasn't called me. I needed to know she was okay. My phone started ringing and I looked, 

Delanie wants to Facetime

I clicked accept and saw it connecting. I saw Delanie's beautiful face fill up my home screen.

"I'm sorry for not calling you." Delanie's face was sullen and expressionless. 

"Doc it's okay. I understand completely."

Delanie and I had about an hour conversation before she said, 

"What do you think about kids?"

"I think they're great."

"Good."

Delanie hung up the facetime. 

What the hell did she mean by that? 

I stood up cracking my back. Delanie wouldn't be back for a while I guess.. so I might as well upload a crap load of videos and see what happens.