Chapter 9: Funeral

Emma and Patrick returned together for Amy's funeral. Edward breathed a sigh of relief. "Emmie, you shouldn't have run away," he said, his tone admonishing but filled mostly with concern. Emma embraced him lightly. "Sorry, Edward, for making you worry. I'm so sorry." Nelson stood at a distance, watching as Patrick led Emma into the crowd, then Edward approached her, pulling her into an embrace. He whispered something to her, and she nodded. Together, they made their way toward where Amy's body...