Sanctuary (Sequel to Already Gone)

(29) Olivia

~~Two Weeks Later~~

We landed in London a hour ago I'm excited to see my baby girl. Harry drives through the traffic as we make our way to her. We came back so we could attend Jake's funeral, and to spend some time with London. She has enjoyed her time with her Nanny and Pop, I'm sure they have spoiled her rotten. My bruises have faded and I am able to walk now, I still have some pain in my hip but it gets better with each passing day. First we are stopping by the Johnston's. I have been dreading this for some time but I have to pay my respects and I want to do it before the funeral. I cant believe that he lost his life, it makes me angry and sad at the same time. How can this world be filled with such violence? It scares me how someone can take another life and it not even faze them. Harry's hand finds mine as we pull into the driveway. Cars line the drive and the street in front, it's gloomy out but that's nothing new for London. But it seems more gloomy as the rain beats down, and my heart pounds.

"You ready love?" I look over to the face that can calm me and nod. I worry about him, I fear that he will give into his anger and do something he cant take back. He is my love and to see him struggling with such a battle hurts. He kisses the back of my hand then climbs out, I don't wait for him to open my door and I climb out just as he makes it to me. He grabs my hand as we make our way to the door. I inhale holding that breath as it opens and we are led in. Tears fill the room and my heart breaks. We are greeted by many and offer our condolences. Harry talks and I move along and when I see the woman sitting in a large arm chair I choke back a sob. Her eyes meet mine and she gives me a weak smile. I could never imagine losing a child after having him on this earth for so long. Hell I know how I felt when I lost our first, and I didn't even know it.

"Maddie." Her voice is soft and she grabs my hand and I kneel in front of her. "How are you feeling dear?" I take my lip in my teeth biting to hold back my tears.

"Much better. I.." I pause and she cups my face as my tears betray me and run down my cheeks.

"Shhh, I know my sweet girl." I sniffle but I cant seem to stop. She pulls me into a hug and I feel her pain as it seeps into my skin.

"I'm so sorry." I sob into her as she cries with me.

"No love he loved you and you're family. He died a hero, this was not you're fault." I hear her words and I don't know how she can be so caring and loving. If he didn't work for us he would have never lost his life. "You knew Jake as much as we did, you were like a sister to him. He loved you and the wee one so much. He always had such wonderful things to say. Don't let that be in vain." She pulls me back looking into my eyes. "Thank you for everything you and Harry have done." We have done nothing, and anything we have done will never bring her son back. I chew on my lip, she is such a strong woman.

"I will miss him so, you raised a wonderful man. I never once saw him without a smile on his face." She smiles and looks over my shoulder. I turn seeing Harry coming over and I move as she pushes up and grabs him. Harry wraps his arms around her and I see his tears fall. His heart is so big and he has so much love to give. His eyes meet mine and I know he is telling me he loves me. I know this because his eyes sometimes reveals more than his mouth and I'm the same.

"Harry love thank you." He pulls back holding on to her shoulders.

"No Ma'am thank you. Jake gave us more then I could ever repay." His eyes glance at me then back at her. She nods her head knowing what he is talking about.

"He sure did love them, and it makes me proud that he gave his life to save another." My hand covers my mouth holding in the sob that tries to escape. "I know I may be asking a lot but I would like to meet your daughter one day." Harry closes his eyes then blinks his tears away with a smile.