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Date Posted: 04:08:43 08/18/03 Mon
Author: Wanda
Author Host/IP: 216.51.254.249
Subject: Second Generation - Part #38

PART #38


Lenore said to Catherine, “I hate knowing that Hollingsworth wasted his life; when it could have been used for something productive. I also feel terrible about the man who was driving the lumber truck, and lost his life. He didn’t deserve that.”

Catherine asked, “Are you going to tell Lucia tonight?” Lenore said, “I want to wait until she awakens in the morning. She is sleeping, and it won’t hurt to wait a few more hours. If you don’t mind, I would like to make some coffee, and think about funeral arrangements.” Catherine said, “Let me make the coffee, and we’ll sit down at the table for a while.”

Bow said, “Catherine, I think I will go back to bed. If you need me, just call me.” Catherine motioned for him to go; and he started for the stairs. When he reached the top of the stairs he saw Boudreau. He motioned for him to come into their bedroom; and he closed the door. Boudreau whispered, “Has something happened Dad?” Bow said, “Boudreau, Lucia’s dad was killed in a car accident about an hour ago. He ran into a lumber truck that was pulling out on the highway. I guess he was trying to outrun the policemen, and wasn’t paying close enough attention to the road ahead of him. The man in the lumber truck was killed as well.”

Boudreau asked, “Does Lucia know yet?” Bow said, “Lenore said she was still asleep, and she thought she would not wake her to tell her. It will be morning soon, and she will have to tell her at that time. Perhaps you will want to be there when she is told. This is very difficult for Lenore, and it will be especially hard for Lucia.” Boudreau said, “Of course I want to be there when she is told. She will need my support.”

Bow said, “Why don’t you go back to bed for awhile? You will probably be busy helping with details that need to be worked out during the next several days. It will be a difficult time for Lenore and Lucia, and they are going to need your help.” Boudreau left his parents’ bedroom; and went back to his own room, and softly closed the door.

Catherine made a pot of coffee, and reached for the cookie jar. She set two cups on the table, and than sat down with Lenore. She put her hand on Lenore’s hand; and said, “I am so sorry all this had to happen.” Lenore said, “I have known for a long time there could not be a good end to Hollingsworth’s life. I can only hope that his real name does not get broadcasted around.” Catherine said, “Lenore, Bow knows the District Attorney and the Chief of Police pretty well. I imagine he will talk with both of them about that. Hopefully, no one will have to know this was anyone other then Hollingsworth Deverall.”

The next morning when Lucia awakened, she found her mother and Catherine in the kitchen. Lucia had slept later than she had intended; and she found that Bow and Boudreau were already up, and dressed. She apologized for oversleeping; and her mother said, “You needed your rest.” Lucia said, “But, Mother, we were to leave at 9:00. It is well past that time now.” Lenore looked at Lucia; and said, “Sweetheart, it is not going to be necessary for us to leave.” Lucia looked shocked when she heard her mother say those words. Boudreau stood; and said, “Honey, why don’t you come over here, and sit down.” Lucia knew from the looks on their faces something was terribly wrong. “What’s happened?” she asked.

Lenore tried to speak, but tears were flowing; and she was unable to talk. Boudreau saw how difficult it was for her; and he said, “Lucia, there was an accident early this morning. Your father ran into a large lumber truck that was pulling onto the highway. He obviously did not see the truck.” Lucia’s eyes widened, “Was Daddy hurt badly?” Boudreau answered, “Yes, Sweetheart, he was hurt very badly.” “Will he be all right?” she asked. Boudreau took her hand; and said, “No he will not be all right, he was killed in the accident.”

Lucia was stunned; she couldn’t believe what Boudreau had told her. This had to be wrong. She looked over at Lenore, who was sobbing softly, and realization set in that her father was now gone. She began to rock back and forth in her chair, and wail loudly. Boudreau took her in his arms, and let her cry until her tears were spent. Finally, she pulled away from his arms, and looked at her mother. She stood up, walked over to her mother, and held her. She said, “Mother, I am so sorry you had to experience all this. We must hang on to each other, and I know we will get through this.” Her mother said, “I know we will Lucia.” She looked around the table and said, “With wonderful friend such as Bow, Catherine, and Boudreau, we will make it.”

To be continued...

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