~Chapter Eight~

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As they walked home, the petals off of the Cercis Canadensis (Redbud Tree) would fall around them. River would watch as Amelia followed the petals in admiration. "So, what should we do later?" River would smile at her as she looked up at him, "Hmmm, i don't know." River would chuckle and pick her up putting her on his back. "How about we go buy some flowers and go visit your mothers grave before we go take a drive to your grandparents' house to see your father." Amelia would nod, "Okie dokie." River would carry her back to the house before handing her the car keys. "Wait in the car, I'll be out in a minute." Amelia would nod and sit in the car.

About 3-4 minutes later River walked out with his wallet. He'd climb in and they'd drive to the flower shop. They'd walk around the shop and Amelia would pick out to flower bouquets. River would chuckle softly "how come you have two bouquets?" Amelia would look up at him, "Well there is one for my mum, and there is one for my grandparents. My mum loves Roses and my grandmother loves Star Lilies." River would nod, "I must admit, they are quite the pretty flower." Amelia would giggle placing them on the counter. "I know." River would pay for the flowers and they would head back to the car.

They'd drive to the cemetery and Amelia would walk up to the highest point, with an old oak tree at the top. River would pant slightly as they reached the tree. Amelia would giggle placing the bouquet on her mothers grave before sit on the branch. "My mother planted this tree when she was 12. She believed that it connected the dead to the heavens." She'd look down at her mothers grave and River would hold onto her hand pulling her close. She'd sigh softly, "I wonder if there is such thing as heaven or hell..." River would look down at her and smile, "Even if there wasn't i'm sure you would find a way to make the after life heaven." Amelia would blush burying herself into him.

They'd make their way back to the car and they would drive to her grandparent's house. A large 15 bedroomed house with 100 acres (at least) at the back, 5 horse stables with 4 horses and a donkey, a large garage for her grandfathers 10 cars and 2 trikes. Rivers eyes would widen as they approached the gates, they were coated in gold and had two Wolf heads on each side.

"Damn...who are your grandparents?" Amelia would shrug, "Nothing much, they got all their money because my grandfathers, father found the rare "galaxy butterfly bird" and my grandmothers' mother was a famous singer. She performed for her the queen and she was promoted by the American President to sing for the summer coronation back in 1947." River would look at her, jaw dropped and scoffs, "Nothing much my arse." Amelia would giggle and press the password so the gates would open leading to a long road of trees that were lit up with fairy lights.

They would reach a large drive that had a large dolphin fountain in the middle. A short lady would come out of the house and Amelia would climb out of the car. "Amelia!! What a wonderful surprise!!" Amelia would smile and run into her grandmothers embrace. River would climb from the car holding a bouquet of flowers. "And who is this handsome looking man?" Amelia would blush, "This is River..he's my—"

River would cut in holding out a hand, "I'm her boyfriend. It's lovely to meet you uh.." the lady would smile "Grayhall. But you are more then welcome to call me Mai." River would smile and nod, "Well it's a pleasure to meet you Mai." He'd hand her the bouquet, "Amelia bought you these as a gift." Amelia would nod holding River's hand. Mai would smile widely and kiss Amelia on the head, "Why thank you!" Amelia would smile, "I-It's alright Grandmother."

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