Wake Up Caroline

(10)

"Hi baby, how're you feeling?"

Walks over to the chair placed next to her bed. "I miss you, you know that? The house is all quiet without you. Your mom is always 'off at work,' like she doesn't think I don't know. You know, your mother can be an incredibly stupid woman.

I saw her and Richard leaving last Saturday. Should've known she'd hook up with her boss. I would've come to visit you, but I had to cool off. I'm sorry.

Listen, Care-Bear, why don't you wake up? We could go and get out of here. Go live in Oregon. You've always said you'd love to live in Portland. We could rid ourselves of all this bad blood. Just... wake up Caroline."

Kisses her forehead, shaking his head.

"Oh sorry Mr. Jackson, I didn't know you were visiting today."

"That's alright Casey. I was just leaving."

Waves goodbye and sets her large duffle bag on the floor.

"Hey Cary. I went to your house. Thought you might want some of your things."

Places her favorite blanket and a knitted pillow on the bed. Reaches into the bag again and brings out her iPod. "I heard this helps sometimes."

"He said let's get out of this town. Drive out of the city, away from the crowds. I thought heaven can't help me now."

"I know your obsession with Taylor was borderline creepy, but I figured she might help you. There's also some Coldplay, Maroon 5, and Lana Del Ray on there."

"I can't stay for too much longer but I hope you enjoy the music. See you around."