A Daughter's Nightmare Page #5

alright?

Adam said he was on his way

over there

to have dinner with her.

I promise she'll be fine.

I'm sorry I scared you

the other night.

Ladies

and gentlemen, the Dixie Chicks!

Please leave

a message after the tone.

Hey baby, it's just me again.

Um... I guess you

got caught up or something

but um... I hope you're ok.

Um, call me.

Bye.

Hello.

Hi.

I was driving home

from the hospital

and I remembered it was

someone's birthday.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

They're pretty.

How are you enjoying

the celebration?

You guys having a good time?

Actually, I've been stood up.

Ariel's not here?

Did you try calling her?

Yeah, multiple times.

It just goes right

to her voice mail.

It's not like her.

Well, she is in college, so...

and I can see that

you've uncorked the wine

so it's not a terrible disaster.

Yeah, I think I probably had

a little too much of that.

Did you um...

did you want to come in and

have a piece of birthday cake?

I would love a piece

of birthday cake.

In fact, I may have

an extra bottle of wine

in the car to contribute.

Not that you need any more!

No, but you might need

a glass.

I might need a glass!

I'll be right back.

Ok.

I found your dog.

He was in our

neighbour's bushes.

Dead.

The dog was old.

What's your name, kid?

Brooks.

Brooks, huh?

Your parents just let you run

around at night, Brooks?

They'd have to care.

Wouldn't they?

They would.

You want to do me a favour,

Brooks?

You want to bury Max

for me?

I don't want to upset

my lady friend.

I can do that.

Good man.

Did you get a hold

of your mom?

Uh, no.

I tried her in the bathroom

again, but she didn't pick up.

I tried Adam too, but

he didn't pick up either.

I don't know why they're

not answering their phones.

I um...

I had a nice time tonight.

Yeah, it was a good show.

Yeah.

What'd you do to your hand?

Ben!

There's a car!

Hey! Hey!

Hey!

What're you doing?!

Are you ok?

Did you guys get that?

Did anyone videotape that?

Are you sure you're ok?

What happened back there?

I'm colour blind.

What?

I also have tunnel vision.

Why didn't you say something?

Because I didn't think you'd

want to hang out

with some disabled guy.

My entire field of vision is,

like, 20 degrees.

Ben, you should have

said something.

I liked you from the first day

I met you.

Really?

Yeah.

I mean, it kinda weirded

me out,

some of the stuff you did,

but uh...

it makes sense now

I guess.

Good thing you never caught

me taking your picture.

Why were you taking

my picture?

Um...

I photographed you

from different angles

so I could always find you.

Really?

Yeah, we go to a really

big school.

Oh my god.

That's actually kinda smart.

Wow.

I'm so glad you're ok,

you really had me worried

back there.

Yeah, I'm so glad

you were there.

Me too.

Just don't go kicking

any more chairs

and I think we'll be alright.

Good morning, beautiful!

I have eggs benny,

wellness tea,

grapefruit juice for you.

Adam, last night...

Guilt is a wasted emotion,

and it plays havoc with your

cardiovascular system.

Didn't you have fun

last night?

I was drunk.

I don't even remember.

We didn't do anything wrong,

Dana.

Jack wanted you going

on living.

Isn't that what you told me?

Pretty sure this isn't

what he meant.

He knew you were human.

And, for your own good,

don't you think it's time

you put his things away?

We'll do it together.

Ok?

I'll help you.

Here.

Have some tea, and

I'll turn on the shower.

# Ay ay ay.

Hello, good morning?

Buenos dias.

Como estas?

Oh... dios mio.

Oh dios mio!

Oh dios mio!

We lost dad four months ago!

And now Uncle Cam?

Why couldn't he listen to us?

He didn't have to have

a massive heart attack!

Your Uncle Cam was a grown man,

honey.

He knew the risks.

Maria.

Come on, Maria.

Are you done

with this tray?

Yeah, I ate enough earlier.

Hey, are you alright?

Yeah, I'm fine.

You seem kinda tired.

Did you take a sedative

or something?

No, of course not.

Okay.

Oh, my god, mom!

Mom, are you okay?

Oh, my god, mom!

She doesn't need

an ambulance.

What're you doing here?

I was upstairs

making the bed.

What's wrong with her?

Why did she fall like that?

She's exhausted!

She needs some rest.

She's just organized

two funerals back to back.

Dana?

Do you know where

you are?

Mom, are you ok?

She's ok, let's get her

up to bed.

Come on.

Here, let me help you.

Come on.

There we go.

Be careful.

There we go.

Ok.

Woah, hey!

I got ya.

Hey, I really think I should

call her doctor.

I think she should go...

There's nothing her doctor

can do for her

that I can't do for her here.

Sweetie, I don't want

to go anywhere.

I don't want to go anywhere.

I know, but I think...

can I get you something,

or...?

No, I just want to take a nap.

Ok.

I'll make her some tea,

she'll stay in bed and rest,

and you should go back

to school.

Uh, no, no.

I'm not going to go back

to school

when she's like this.

Honey, come here.

Adam's a nurse.

I know he's a nurse, but...

I don't want you missing

any more school.

I'll call you if anything

changes, Ariel.

Yeah, please call me.

That would be great.

It's ok, babe.

Ok, well, I'll call you tonight,

ok?

You call me.

It's ok.

Alright, you just rest.

Focus on yourself.

Uh, why was your phone off?

It wasn't.

Well, it went straight

to voice mail.

She doesn't need

an ambulance.

Hey, are you done

with this tray here?

Hey!

You're still here.

Uh, yeah, I wanted to do

the dishes for her

before I left.

How's she doing?

Oh, she's resting.

She's good.

Good. Ok.

Well, I'm gonna go,

so um...

tell her I love her and

I'll talk to her later.

Ok.

Ok.

Excuse me.

You've reached Dana Morgan.

I can't come to the phone

right now...

There's nothing here.

That's what I'm telling you.

Check again.

I have over and over.

It's egg and potato,

butter, salt...

Are you sure?

You're sure?

There's margarine...

Good morning, sunshine.

I can't see.

Something's wrong

with my eyes.

Last night I couldn't get up

and now I can't see.

Here, let me help you.

I made you a nice breakfast.

Here.

What's wrong with me?

This is what grief feels like.

Here, have some tea.

I've rested long enough.

I need to get up.

No, no, no.

Shhhh.

No, stay, stay.

That's better.

Look at that nice breakfast,

do you see?

Don't you want to eat that?

What have you done to me?

Where do you keep

your suitcases?

In the closet?

Why can't I walk?

Why do I need my suitcase?

I got it!

This is nice.

Did Jack buy this for you?

Yes, indeed.

Really.

Ok, it's beautiful.

Answer me!

I found the most

gorgeous spot.

Waterfront...

I mean, we were lucky to get it

at the last minute.

You really need

to be resting.

You should conserve

your energy.

Do you like to travel

in t-shirts or blouses?

Where's my...

where's my phone?

I just want to talk to Ariel.

Let's go with t-shirts.

Ok.

Who is that for?

Don't you worry, just let me

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