The Courtyard

*jumps down out of tree*
Wonder if Jumpy is up and rested.
Better wait a few if she is.
Don't want to do anything.

*heads inside*

*slowly comes to a slow as she runs into the courtyard*

Home sweet home.

*runs quickly inside to see everyone*

*goes out into the yard*
*sits under tree*
Nice going Monica.
I'm a stupid kid that messes things up and that is all I ever will be.

*tears fall from face*
I hurt her and there is noting I can do about it.
*hugs knee to chest*

*leaves note on tree*

Sorry Jumpy. Truly am.
I'm not gone. I'm thinking about what I have done. It was stupid for me to ask. I never should have and I'm sorry.
I just don't know what to do anyore so I'm thinking.
I'm in the forset so don't worry.

I'd say sorry untill I couldn't anymore,
Monica

*pulls note of tree when she comes back*
*wipes eyes with back of sleeve*
*thinks*
Is it safe to go inside?
I hope so.
*steps inside slowly*
I know where I'll go.

*huffs*
*sits down in snow and shivers*
*thinks*
Well, I didn't go for a drink.
That's a first.

Maybe I'm getting somewhere, finally.
..Doubt it, but maybe.

*eventually goes inside*

*walks into courtyard*

I'm looking for Daniella?

Yeah.
Uh, she died a couple years back.
Drunk driving.
Sad really.
You're not her gay lover or anything, are you?

*pause*
There are actually two of us.
And your name is?

*awkward silence*

I'm her sister. My name is Arianna. I found out that she had been looking for her family and tracked her here. Listen, if she's not here, that's fine. Just don't mess with me. I've already lost my parents AND my younger brother.

Oh.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to..
*thinks*
Oh god.
I didn't expect this to happen.

I'm a bit of a jerk sometimes.
*sneeze*
*sniffle*
Would you mind if we took this inside?

Sure. You'll have to tell me where.

*laughs a little*
Inside, for starters.
*points at front door*
We can talk in the library, if you like.

You don't have to be an arse about it. I'm following you. Library, then?

*pulls up in driveway*
*heads to fornt door*
They are going to hate me.
New start Monica.
Try to explain that before you get killed.
*knocks on front door*
*lets out a shaky breath*

*steps outside*
*kicks pebble*
*sigh*
If it were a month ago, I'd be passed out right now.

*thinks*
I'm so stupid sometimes.
Jumpy has enough to worry about.
*pulls coat tighter*
Jesus, it's FREEZING!
WHO PICKED DAMN NORWAY??

*continues kicking rocks*
*stubs toe on root*
SHITDAMMIT!
*sits down*
*huffs*

*walks outside*
*calls*
You know Daniella, you really shouldn't make so much noise.
It's not very ladylike.
*smiles*

*sits down next to*
I'm sorry for what I said..
*looks down*
I know how much finding your family means to you.

*smiles*
You guys mean a lot to me too.

I couldn't have asked for a better mum, but it's nice to know where you came from.
*huggles Jumpy*
And I never claimed to be ladylike.

*hugs back*
I know dear.
*brushes hair back*
Its just hard, so many things are changing already.

*rolls eyes*
And heaven knows I tried with you.
But I guess I'm not the best role-model eh?

*laughs*
You've got manners, at least.
Maybe I picked mine up from Scorp.
He's worse than you.

Perhaps.
*stands up*
*brushes dirt off*
I think I shall go look for my husband.
*smiles*
Do you think, you could watch Dante for a bit?
I need to talk to him....
Alone.

I was going to see Kale, but I'll watch him for you.
*brushes snow off butt*
And I've been sober for almost four weeks, if it makes you feel better about leaving him with me.

*smiles*
I know you wouldn't dare watch him drunk. Or drinking.
*leads way into house*

*lays down in the middle of the yard*
*looks up at the moon*
*thinks about brother*
I still remember that story.
The moon came becasue the night was to dark.
It promised to always light the way for those who are lost.
So if you are ever lost look at the moon.
It will help guide you no matter how lost you are.

Brother help me find my way.
I'm lost.

-sees Monica-

Oh, god.

Isn't she gone? What... what do I do?

I'll tell Daniella when she wakes up...