Ghostly Addictions

3) Gone Away

Seaside Sanatorium

3rd Person P.O.V- It was like any other investigation that involved a Haunted Hospital. It wasn't any more dangerous than half of their previous locations by far and the Crew was really excited to Investigate tonight. It was gonna go like clock-work or so the Demon Hunter extraordinaire believed, though as his cellphone rang he got a sinking feeling within his gut that the world just ended.

Zak- I glance down at the all too familiar number a bit nervous. "Hello, Vee?!"

(Cries) 'Oh Zak...I'm so sorry...so very sorry.'

I was so confused. "Vee, what happened?" Now I knew something was was wrong.

'Nick...there was an accident during his latest investigation and he's gone. I knew the two of you were together and I never begrudged him that happiness as I knew you loved him just as much as he loved his daughters.'

I pinch the bridge of my nose, then wipe away the tears. "You have me Vee...I'll help any way I can with those babies."

'Thank you Zak...I'm gonna let you get back to work.'

I hang up the phone and toss it across the desk as the screen shatters, just like my heart.

Billy- I just about jump out my skin.

Aaron- We knew better than to ask Zak what happened, because we can see that whatever it was had our brother completely heart broken.

Jay- Walking over I rest my hand on Zak's shoulder in a comforting manor. "We are here for you brother."

Zak- (Nods) I bury my emotions and we get to work.

3rd Person P.O.V- The Crew knew that it was just the beginning, that Zak was changed by that phone call. Darkness was brewing deep within the shattered man and the only thing that kept him remotely stable was the two little girls; Annabelle and Chloe he vowed to help raise as his own.

Zakula Manor/One Year Later

Veronique- Zak had me and the girls move from Boston to Las Vegas. I knew he would never love me and that was just fine, but I would never take the girls away from him not when they see him as a second father.

Zak- After dinner I put the girls to bed and sit in my chair in the living room. (Sighs Heavily)

Veronique- I walk in and sit beside him resting my hands on his shoulders, rubbing out the tension. "You have changed so much Zak and it scares me."

Zak- I relax under her touch. "I'm sorry..."

Veronique- (Smiles Tightly) "Don't be, you are everything those girls need and you try to be everything to me. You are wearing yourself thin."

Zak- (Frowns) "I feel I am trying too hard, but I can't find it in me to love you."

Veronique- I grasp his cheeks making him look at me. "I know and I don't expect you too." I kiss his forehead. "Go out for a drive Zak, but please come home...alive."

Zak- I gently wipe away her tears as I stand up. "I'll be back, I promise." Leaning down I give her a quick kiss on the cheek, then I'm out the door.

3rd Person P.O.V- The roar of a sleek black car echoes like thunder along the mountain terrain as it nearly goes 100 miles down the deserted desert roads with a particular song blasting through the speakers on repeat;