Life compelled

36~A Season For Giving

Isabella's POV

Brie walked in my house as I was washing dishes with her head down

"Brie? What are you doing here?"

I couldn't really see but her face looked pale and she had a shocked and scared look on her face "you look like you saw a ghost. What happened?"

"Ethan and I went to see one of Kate's vampires and" she took a long break "he killed Ethan"

I felt my heart sink

"What?"

She was crying at this point "he ripped his heart out and ran. I tried to help but I passed out and when I woke up his body was gone. I should've helped when it all started but I didn't know that he would-"

"Brie. Breathe. It's ok"

"No it's not. We don't even know where he is" "I think I have a good feeling"

We run to the door but it opens and Kate walks inside "going somewhere?" We both backed up

"Where is he?"

"Oh didn't you hear? His ashes are scattered across the sea like his brother. You know when I told Olivia to get him for me I would have thought she would have been kind enough to leave a note"

"Why are you doing this to us?" "All apart of the plan, and once I get my family back there will be more to come"

She begins to walk off. But she stops and turns to us "oh and happy thanksgiving"

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Brie's POV

After making thanksgiving plans with my parents I stopped by Isabella's house just to see how she was doing

I walk in on her sitting at the dining room table

"Isabella? You ok?"

"Yeah. Fine. Just getting into the thanksgiving spirit" she fake smiles

I sit next to her "doesn't anyone else know?" She asked me

"His parents don't know anything and I have yet to talk to James and Jenny" "speaking of which where have they been?"

"They left the day before Grayson died but they're coming back today for thanksgiving"

I looked around for a bit "hey where's your dad?"

"Work. Someone's gotta pay the bills around here. Hey Brie no offense but can I have some time alone for a bit?" "Yeah of course I'll see you later. Happy thanksgiving"

2 hours later I came back with James and Jenny beach they wanted to see her, well I wanted to see her

We walked in a saw Bella sitting on the couch with an alcohol bottle on the ground

"Hey. I'm back with guests"

"fantastic"

"Hey Isabella how it been?" James asked "just peachy"

"Bella does your dad know you're drinking that?" I ask. "It's not like he'll find out. Turns out he has an overnight shift so I'm all alone for my first thanksgiving"

It felt a tad awkward in the room so I tried to do something to brighten the mood

"Hey! I know what we all need. A great big giving circle"

"Wha-" "we can all say what we're grateful for. Oh come on it'll be fun"

I pushed them into a circle and volunteered myself to go first "I am grateful to have all of you here together. Even though we don't know much about each other I feel connected to all of you"

James and Jenny smile and clap and now it was Isabella's turn

"Brie I don't think I can do this"

"Yes you can just speak for the heart"

"But I-" "the heart"

She takes a deep breath. "Ok. Um. My boyfriend and his brother are dead, I will never see them again, our friend group is falling apart and I have an ancient witch seeking revenge on me. Happy thanksgiving"

"Wait" James stood up "is that true? Are they dead?"

I slowly nodded and he rushed out of the house and Jenny followed along

"Hey wanna have thanksgiving at my house? I'm sure my family will be happy to have you"

"No it's fine I don't wanna intrude. Plus I'm ok here I have some blood in the fridge that'll be just fine" I was hesitant to leave but it was clear she wanted me to so I did

Isabella's POV

I lay in bed doing nothing cuddling a pillow under my blanket when I hear a noise downstairs

I get up and tip toe to the stairs

I look down and see a turkey, ham, stuffing and other food all organized on the table

I step in closer to see my dad bringing more food to the table

"Hey Bella"

"Uh hey. You do realize it's 2am right?"

"I know. I just wanted to- well since I wasn't here I- I know what know what you've been going though and-" "dad. It's beautiful. Thanks you"

We sat and ate the dinner, mainly my dad, and I kept thinking about something in my mind

"You ok?" My dad asked. I guess he noticed me spacing out

"Yeah. I just um have to tell you something" "I'm all ears"

"When you used me to see that building the other day I was able to get into your mind. I didn't want to but I just saw into your head, your memories and your dreams"

"And?"

"I saw her. Mom"

He slightly smiles. "She was beautiful" "she was amazing"