The results came back and he was produced brain dead. I didn't know how to feel. Did all this supernatural stuff put a strain on his heart? Did he already have heart problems? We waited for his girlfriend so she could say her goodbyes. I felt bad for her. You could tell she hasn't slept.
"Have they run the second test to confirm it"? She asked. "Not yet" I said. I could tell she felt awkward. I did too. We all sat in the small room. My dad's breathing was slow. The monitors beeping was the only noise for a long time. "We are taking him for the next test" The doctor says. "I am going to go get a coffee anyone want anything"? anna asked (Violets dad's girlfriend in case you forgot)
"I'll help," I say she sends a small smile my way. We walk to the cafeteria. "He told me about everything going on in your guy's lives..the" She gets close to me and whispers "Supernatural elements" She says. I nod. "Oh," I say unsure what to say. "When he learned derek had died he didn't know how to process everything. We just talked it out and came to an agreement at least he is still here" She says with a small smile. "He..he was ok with it"? I ask. She sighs. "He doesn't like that yalls life has become this way but He'd rather his son be here than not. He felt bad about yalls fight but finding out his son is alive who was supposed to be dead for two years.. that is a lot. I don't know how yall are dealing with it" She says eyes dropping to my hand. That is banged
"Oh my god, I didn't even notice, what happened"? She asked. I took a deep breath. We sat down at a table over looking a window "my..my mom is alive" I say my voice sounding small and broken. Her eyes widen. "is she"? She starts I know what she is asking. "I do not know," I say.
"Ok.. but isn't her being a live a good thing.. so why is your hand banged up"? she asks I don't know why but I feel like I can talk to her. So I tell her what she said. Her eyes are so wide. I don't know if it is shock or what. "Any time your dad mentioned your mom it was always such nice things.. they ended things on such a good note.. I mean a year ago he said he found out she had a double life but he didn't know much" She says.
"Yea we found out from my former bestfriend who is now also a vampire and wants to kill us.. anyways that my mom was obessed with this life and looking into it" I say. She nods. "Wait.. you have people.. or not people.. oh this is so confusing anyways who want to kill yall"? She aks. I just nod.
"I know.. you had a hard time learning about me but know what ever way this goes with your dad if you ever need a break from it all my doors are always open" She says with a warm smile. I get a good vibe from her. I smile. "thank you" I look towards the door and see jake. I can tell by his face he heard our conversation and I do not think he is happy.
He walks over to us, "They are back with your dad" He says. I nod and get up she walks ahead of us. He glances at me a few times but says nothing. I sigh. "I didn't tell her my dad did.. and much to my surprise she is really nice," I say. He nods but I can tell by his face he wants to say more.
"Jake just say it," I said. "not now we can talk about this later," He says. We make our way to my dad's hospital room. "He is, unfortunately, brain dead and his liver also started to shut down," The doctor says. Tears form in annas eyes. Jake puts his arm around my side pulling me towards him. I lay my head on his chest. I notice katie and em glancing at us.
I walk towards anna hugging her. "I wish he would let us save him" I knew what she meant "But he wouldn't want that.. I don't know how to let go. How to say goodbye.. I imagined us growing old together.. watching our grandkids play.. this wasn't how it was supposed to be" She says her voice breaking. Tears were now falling down my face too.
He will never walk me down the aisle. He will never see me graduate or see me have kids. We will never get to move past this rough patch of our relationship . I look at my dad. "Lets give Violet some time with her dad" Katie says. Everyone nods and leaves. I look at jake scared to be alone with him for some reason. He stops and walks towards me. Wrapping his arms around me. Using one hand to play with my hair. "you sure"? He whispers I nod. He pulls up two chairs and we sit.
I stair at my dad. "I-I don't know what I am supposed to do" I whisper. He grabs my hand. "Just talk from the heart." He says. I glance at him and nod. "Hey dad.." I start taking a deep breath.
Jakes point of view
When we learned the fate of there dad. My heart hurt for them even though I didn't like how there dad treated them. Especially Vi . Still I know he had said sorry and I was hoping for them they could fix there realsonship. If I had the chance with my dad id take it.
We wait for the second test I watch as his girlfriend anna and Vi go to get everyone coffee. We sit here in silence for what felt like forever. They roll her dad back in I get up to go get them.
I pick up on there conversation. Something about anna opening her doors to Violet if she was tired or overwhelmed with this world pissed me off. Why did Vi tell her anyways? I push my anger down for now. Stormie looks at me. The look on her face tells me she knows I heard and am not happy.
I walk towards them telling her telling her that he is back and we head towards his room. She trys to talk to me and figure out why. I tell her will talk later not wanting to get into it now. I was mad but her dad is dying we can talk about this later. She just nods. We get back to the room. The doctor delivers the bad news. I watch her face fall. I hug her. I notice the stairs from our friends taken back by this but I don't care.. She looks so broken but like always with her, she puts a wall up.
She goes to anna who starts crying. Talking about all the things she thought they'd do together. I see a look in Vis eyes. She is thinking about the things he will never see in her life. Katie speaks up about giving Violet some time to say goodbye. Man, where was this Katie when we dated.. although I am glad she seems to care a lot of Violet.. and has found a reason to live again because we definitely can use her.. I do not completely trust her but ill keep that to my self. We all start to leave. I look back at Violet she gives me a look asking me to stay with her.
I ask if she is sure she says yes. I hold her for a moment before grabing chairs for us. We sit and I watch her. "I don't know what I am supposed to do" She says to me looking so sad. I grab her hand "Speak from your heart" I say. She nods.
Stormies point of view
"Hey dad" I say before Taking a deep breath. Jake squeezes my hand letting me know he was with me. "This is not how I expected things to turn out. I know dying is apart of life.. well for most people" I say earning a light laugh from jake. "but I guess our story is ending here. I know we haven't gotten along much recently but I never stopped loving you. I am glad you had anna. I know she loved you. I am happy you have not had to go through any of this alone. I wish we had more time, I forgive you for everything you were a great dad I was so lucky to have you." I stop my voice breaking. Jake pulls me towards him pulling me on his lap. Running his hand through my hair. Rubbing my back. He places a soft kiss on my for head. I lay my head on his chest.
"I wish we had more time.. But at least he wont have to worry anymore.. or be hurt.. " I say. We sit there for a few moments in silence. "We should let someone else see him" I say. Jake lets go of me and I get up. I walk to my dad and place a kiss on his forehead and hold his hand. "I love you dad" I say before turning and leaving.