I spy with my little eye (Sequel to 'Invisible')

Chapter 42: A second chance

Third person's POV

Rachel

Rachel had been thinking about it ever since she heard Willow's side of the story. Willow was right, she thought, I did fail. And Rachel didn't want to fail anymore, she wanted to do what Willow had wanted them to do from the start: stand for what they believe in. Which is exactly what she'll do right now.

Rachel had knocked on the front door, and was waiting impatiently. She was nervous but also ready to finally do this. It had been too long.

When the door opened, Rachel's nerves suddenly all vanished. "Hello Helen, can I come in?"

Helen had let Rachel in, she didn't want to at first. She was angry with Rachel, she wanted to make a scene and tell her to leave her alone. But that's the problem: she didn't want to be alone anymore. She wanted Rachel to be there, because Rachel was the person her daughter knew best.

And that evening turned out to be a great evening for both of them. They had a long and deep conversation, mainly about Willow. To Helen, this is what she needed. She had missed someone to talk to, someone who'd listen to her, just someone in this empty house.

And even though she was angry with Rachel, she'd be forever thankful that Rachel came to her. Because to her, that meant the world.

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Luke

After that school day, Luke was satisfied. He felt like he had accomplished a lot since he lost his sister. He felt like, if he had done this before she left, this would've helped her a lot.

His parents were both at home, which was what he had expected. Today wasn't a day like the others, it had been exactly a month since Blair had left their family. A month that had flown by, but was by far the hardest on their family.

And to remember Blair by, her picture got a new spot. Her picture was put on the cabinet in the living room, instead of the hallway. Her picture was being framed in a new and improved frame, one that complimented her. One that made it visible that she was the treasure in this household.

To remember Blair's passing, the family had arranged a family dinner. They were eating and talking. Talking about how they felt, what they were all going through, and the doubts they were possibly having.

It was an idea of Luke. He initiated it by telling his parents about how he really felt. About how he will forever feel guilty for not listening to his little sister's screams for help.

He also told them about Willow, and what she had told him: Blair was happy and was at peace. Luke wasn't sure if his parents believed him, but he didn't care. At least they listened, and he felt heard. 

If only he could've initiated this for Blair...

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Tina

Tina knew today was a special day. But not one to celebrate. It was one to reflect on life. To be thankful for what you had and have.

She looked at Blair's grave and sat right in front of it. And she talked. She talked about everything and nothing.

She wanted Blair to hear how life was going, she wanted to tell her how much they missed her and how much she wanted to hug her. But most of all, she wanted Blair to feel included. She wanted Blair to feel that she was still a part of their lives, of their group.

Tina thanked Blair. For being her first friend, for being a real friend, for bringing her a new best friend and a caring boyfriend. For changing not only her view on life, but also Rachel's and Luke's.