Out of the Blue

Chapter 7

Lisa was still angry her siblings left her and even though they'd come back in the morning like they promised, she wasn't talking to any of them. Then had a fit when Marcy said that must mean she didn't want them around and they could leave.

It was a huge mess that wasn't going to be resolved any time soon.

M&MC

The Fabangeses showed up to Dana's funeral like locust. Dana's family was shocked that they cared.

They paid their respects and tried to learn more about this woman they hadn't known existed two months ago.

Lisa... Lisa was inconsolable.

Literally no one could calm her down. Then again Marcy didn't try.

Lisa cried and screamed and had a massive fit. Russell had to take her outside the church.

Dana's mother felt for her grandchild but couldn't quite climb out of her own despair to help.

Marcy went to her and spoke lowly.

The blonde cried harder then hugged the young mother.

Everyone wondered what she'd said but the preacher wanted to proceed with people's eulogies.

Russell had to promise Lisa the moon to get her to act right so when they stepped back inside, every eye was on them. But the blondes just went back to their seats.

M&MC

Dana's mother wanted Marcy to ride with her in the progression. The older woman had found someone to cling to in this difficult time.

Lisa went with them, keeping up her end of the bargain with her father, even though she didn't want to.

At the gravesite, the preacher said a few more words. Dana's mother hugged Marcy tightly from the right as Lisa held her from the left.

When the casket dropped into the earth, Mrs. Cavanaugh fell out. Or she would have if Marcy hadn't caught her.

Lisa was shocked by her sweet yet stoic grandmother acting like her. It made her realize she wasn't the only person who'd miss her mother. That made her feel even more guilty.

M&MC

"Where are you going, baby?" Mal realized Marcy was dressed.

"I'll be back." Marcy promised.

He was very concerned as he sat up in the bed.

"I'm taking Diaz."

That worried him less. "Where are you going?"

"To see Mrs. Cavanaugh."

He smiled briefly. "That's very empathetic of you."

"Can't help but to be."

He winced.

She swallowed. "I'm sorry."

He got up, sliding Mickey off his chest and onto the bed. He went to his wife and held his hands up to show he wasn't going to touch her. "Dove, we have to go back to therapy."

Her eyes filled.

"Baby, I know it hurts. Everything you've been through. But if you don't tell someone,-"

"I told you." Her voice softened.

"Not all of it. I know you. You told what you could handle repeating. You've got to tell all of it. Then you have to keep talking."