LILLIAN
Lillian brushed a lock of hair from Marissa's cheek and smiled. Her sister was alive and well—no thanks to that asshole Michael. She brushed a kiss on her forehead. When she rose, her sister's eyes fluttered open.
"Gillian."
"Aye, luv. What'd I tell you 'bout washing yer face?"
"Twice a day without fail." Marissa grinned. "Millie?"
"I had to see you again, sis." She held out her pinkie. "No more secrets or lies, promise."
Rissa extended her pinkie and grasped Gillian's.
***|***|***
BRENT
Sometime later, after Marissa's parents had arrived and found not one daughter alive, but two, and an epic reunion ensued, Brent walked outside and stood next to Kade.
"She's special," he said.
Kade blew a thin stream of smoke into the air then took another long puff of his cigarette. "I know."
"She loves you."
"I know that, too."
