How did this Happen?

Chapter 37

Derek POV

"She only has about six or seven mins to live." Doctor Stanley says as I sit with my head in my hands on the ground. "You can go in in groups of four or less." He explains.

"Alright," Dad starts."Nora and I will go first. Marti, Lizzie and Edwin will follow after us. Kendra, Sam, Max and Emily can go last then for the last two mins we can have her have some time to herself and then-

"No. No no." I say getting off the ground.

"What?" Edwin says.

"Don't you do that. Don't you keep me out of the loop. I'm part of the family too." I say as I start to cry.

"Oh right Derek you can go in with-

"With myself." I say seeing red.

"But you could go with-

"Dad I know you hate it but the least you can do is give me two moments with her! She is my girlfriend." Stanley steps forward.

"Come on you two, and remember she can hear you but see can't see or talk to you." He explains as I sit down in the chair outside Casey's room. The door opens and Nora and Dad go in.

Casey POV

I felt weird. Like I was floating on a big fluffy cloud. I could hear and feel but I couldn't speak or move. I couldn't opening my eyes or my mouth. I am lost in my own thoughts when I hear someone in high heels come in with a pair of work shoes behind them. "Casey!" My mom says through tears. God I hate when people cry in front of me. I wish I could hug her and cry with her but I can't. "Casey my beautiful girl. You'll be okay. Up there. If you don't know your- your- your dying." She broke down. This was breaking my slow heart.  And now I know why I am so dead. I'm dying. "I'm so proud of everything you do. I'm sorry I yelled at you about you and Derek you can love who you want too." She was crying hard now. "George got anything to add?" She asks.

"Casey you are strong and an amazing person. You'll be going to a better place now." He says.

"Time's up." I hear a guy say. My mom kisses my forehead and walks out. A moment of air comes by then I hear little footsteps come into the room. Someone jumps onto my bed and holds me. Marti. I want to tell her I will be okay. I want to say she shouldn't cry. I want to hug her back but I can't. I feel a teardrop land on my chest. Poor Marti. I was the older sister she never had. The best role model she could have. Now all she has is Edwin and Derek. Oh my god Derek. He is probably a mess. Speaking of messes I hear someone break down to the floor at the end of my bed. Lizzie. Edwin helps her up and whispers little things.

"It's gonna be okay Liz." He says.

"No Edwin your wrong It will not be okay! Casey is dying. Who am I gonna go to for help with boys or my math or when I go to High school? Who's gonna be there for me?" Lizzie was crying a ocean. I hated to hear this. i wish I wouldn't have gotten that stupid stomach ach. Marti was still crying only harder now.

"Liz stop your making Marti upset." Edwin says.

"How can you be so clam?" Lizzie asks.

"30 seconds." A male voice says.

"Casey don't forget me. Wait for me in heaven please. I love you. So much!" She kisses my cheek and grabs Edwins arm.

"Marti come on." Edwin says. "Bye Casey I'll miss you. Marti." Edwin says.

"I love you Casey. This isn't goodbye. This is a farewell." Marti says through tears. She sounded so grown up. She was so great. They all leave and they a lot of feet come walking in.

"Hey Case." Emily says. "I'm gonna miss our chats and trying to help you with family problems and don't worry I'll take care of Derek." i could feel her tears and the forced smile." Kendra your next." She says.

"Hey C. I'll miss talking bad about people with you. I'll miss you girly!" Kendra steps to the side.

"Hey Casey." Sam says. "I'm sorry. For everything I did. I know it's too late but I really am. I wish you the best." He steps to the side. I was hoping the last one would be Derek but it was Max.

"Hey Case. I love you for one." Oh my god. "I always have and I always will. I hope you have a awesome afterlife." He was crying. It was weird listening to tears but they do make a noise. It was odd.

They all walk out and a seconds go by until I hear the door open and close.I feel someone take my hand and cry I knew right away that it was Derek. But by this time I could barely hear anything. "I- And- Love-sorry- Casey." That's all I heard.