Dance Moms - Maddie's Struggle

Storm

Storm. It's.. I - Storm! My brother who died in a car accident when he was six..

I reach my arms out at him.
"Storm.. It's you.." I say as I walk towards him, shocked... but in pleasance. I see a strange bright light, and I put my hand on my head to reduce and eliminate it.

"Maddie.. Wait.. don't take another step." Storm says.

"I want to be with you. Only you..Storm, please." I say, pleading.

"Madison, you have a whole life ahead of yourself. Look at you. You have Josh, and you're pregnant with 3 children. You're a fit, beautiful dancer with an amazing personality. Don't let yourself go Maddie. Don't ever doubt yourself. Never." He says.

I take a moment to think about what he said.

"Storm.. What about you?! I miss you."

• Flackback - Storm and I sit on the edge of the pool, silently. We are holding hands. We talk for a while, without a worry in the world. I pushed him in the pool and he pulled me in. We had so much fun. * The afternoon that Storm died.. * •

Storm laughs.
"I remember that moment. You were such a darling, but when you pushed me in - Hahaha!"

"I miss those times." I say.

"So do I Maddie. You have plenty of time to join me up here. I will never go, but finish your life.. you have a long time. I am always watching over you." Storm concluded.

"I love you.." I say, walking back to my cradling position in the bed.

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I wake up to 6 missed calls, and 3 new messages on my phone.

- Maddie doesn't remember what happened with Storm. -

I decide to listen to the voice messages first.

"Hi Maddie, this is Chloe. I haven't heard from you in days! I'm getting worried. Anyway, call me back as soon as possible. Bye."
The first one was from Chloe.

"Hey Mad, honey. I miss you.. sorry I haven't been in for a few days. Visiting hours are open.. but you're alwaaays asleep! I spend a few hours with you.. watching you sleep. Call me back, love you." That one was from Josh.

"Madison, call me back ASAP! I miss you.. and have exciting news. Are you alright?!" Brooke was the last one.

I send text messages back to Chloe, Josh and Brooke. Then I check the next ones.

Mom:
Maddie, are you alright?
Text me please!

Josh:
Baby, I came by today. You were asleep. I really miss you. I love you. Xxx

Josh:
I came by again today. asleep :(
I love you honey. Xx <3

I send Josh a long sweet message and Mom an ordinary one too. I decide to sleep.. I'm really tired.