The Moment Heaven Began

Reunion (Beth's POV)

Me: DAD???? I thought you were dead!!
Dad: Hey, sweetie, I'm sorry that I worried you. From the look on your face, I have loads to explain to you.
Me: No. I just want the answer to one question. WHERE WERE YOU??
Dad: Ah, you see, you just asked the one and only question that I knew you were gonna ask me, yet cannot tell you. I wish I could, but I literally can't.

I looked at him in completely shock. What does he mean, he CAN'T??

Me: What?? Seriously??

I get eerily calm.

Me: Leave. Now.
Dad: Sweetie...
Me: Leave! I don't ever wanna see your face again! Go!!
Dad: But-

My dad suddenly goes flying, landing outside the cul-de-sac.

Andrew: She told you to leave, so leave!!

I look back to Andrew's front door, but he's not there. Then I look back to where my dad was standing seconds ago, and Andrew is standing there, breathing hard. There's something odd about him, but I can't put my finger on it. Suddenly, Gene grabs him.

Gene: Andrew, stop! I know what you're thinking about doing, but don't! Please, bro, don't do this. If you do, it will come back to haunt you.

As Gene says that, Andrew's whole body droops in exhaustion, and his eyes clear as he looks up.

Andrew: Wha-?

He sees Gene.

Andrew: G-Gene? W-what are you doing here?

Gene: Hey, bro, I felt God calling me to visit Malibu again, so I came to visit. I was at Starbucks when I saw Beth here weeping because of...

Gene sees me shaking my head vigorously, and his eyes glow with understanding. Oh crap.

Andrew: Because of what, Gene?

Gene addresses me still.

Gene: He already knows; he just doesn't realize he knows.
Andrew: What are you talking about, Gene?
Gene: Beth, he needs to know, and I must tell him.
Andrew: Tell me WHAT, Gene?!

A voice comes from the edge of the cul-de-sac.

Voice: About the legend!

I whip around and see my mom standing there.

Mom: There's a legend that speaks of what's currently happening to you.
Andrew: What are you talking about?
Mom: I'm sorry. We can't talk about it out here. Head upstairs to the master bedroom, and I'll be there shortly.
Andrew: But-
Mom: Just... please, Andrew. I need to talk to your friend. Please.

Andrew looks at Gene, who nods to him, and finally heads inside.

Mom: Beth, please go with him.
Me: What? But I know about it.
Mom: I need you to watch Andrew to make sure he doesn't do anything stupid.
Me: Fine.

I go up to the bedroom, and I freeze as I open the door.

Me: OMG. Andrew?