Epilogue:
The New Jerusalem
AN: Well, hope you guys have enjoyed the ride.
Thank you all so much for sticking by this story. All religious quotes were
taken directly from the Bible. There is a new adventure story in the works that
will be posted in January, until then go visit Mel's Tree and Kaos and once
again thanks for everything.
Mizpah,
Mare
For at least a month, I felt like I was dreaming. It all seemed so strange to
me, little things like birds chirping, or the humming of a fan on a hot July
afternoon, sounded different somehow. After Kevin and Brian rescued me from my
hell, I had quite a long stay in the hospital. Nothing majorly serious, just a
few broken ribs here and there and a badly sprained ankle and wrist. It was my
mental well being they were worried about. I was too!
My family and the guys never left my side the entire time I was in the
hospital, taking turns spending the night, playing cards and telling stories.
Brian walked up to me, shortly after I was admitted, and gave me Julia. I
hugged her like an old friend. They didn't understand why I wouldn't want to
throw it away, burn it, or fling it out a window. I couldn't. The two of us had
been through too much.
Press were all over me wanting to know my side of the story, even going so far
to pitch a made for TV movie about the whole thing. I just wanted to forget.
I'll never forget though, everytime I close my eyes,
I see him standing over me with that knife coming down close to my chest. I see
myself twist it out of his hands and thrust it into his chest. He smiled when I
did that, like I was doing him a big favor. Maybe I did.
I also find that I jump very easily these days, at the smallest sound, I jump
to my feet ready to run, I don't feel safe anymore, I never will. I haven't
been by myself since I have been back in the real world. Tonight is Kevin's
turn to babysit. I'm not complaining though, I need the company. I bought
myself a nightlight and a very expensive security system. Plus you add my guard
dogs and I should be okay. Besides, Joe is dead right? He can't get me. He is
dead and Trish will be in jail for the rest of her life.
Trish, I actually found myself wondering how she took her brother's death. I
bet she was sad but also relieved. I wish I knew what her deal was, well I
guess it doesn't matter. What's done is done. I try not to fret about things
too much, funny what a near death experience can do to somebody.
Something I do often now, is journal. I write in Julia everyday, even if it
just a couple of words. It is so important to write your thoughts and feelings
because you never know.
You never know..
I am pulled from my thoughts by Kevin who has come to sit by my side. This
thing has made us incredibly close. I guess you never realize what you have
until it's gone. Almost gone.
"Hey kiddo, are you doing okay?" I look over and him and smile, for
the first time confident in the answer, stronger and more sure than ever.
"Yeah, I will be just fine"
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God said: "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness, let them have
dominion over the fish, the sea and all living creatures. That means you Nick.
I shall have total dominion over you.
Peering in through the window watching Nick and Kevin sitting there enjoying
each other's company all Joe could do was smile.
On the third day he rose again and was seated at the right hand of the father
As he walked away slowly and carefully as to not set off the alarms that he
watched security enstall, he taped a note on the
house under the window, by the time it would be found he would be long gone. It
was short and sweet.
My Dearest Nick,
Mizpah
Joe
The
End
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Check out the third in the Biblical Trilogy, Resurrection.
