The service ended soon after Odessa’s small performance and now Andy drove, the car following behind the long black hearse towards the cemetery. Dess sat next to him in the passenger’s seat, her face blank as she stared out in front of them. The guys were all in the back, talking quietly amongst themselves. Andy had been shocked when Dess had begun to sing and then he felt his heart break at how sad she sounded. He knew the song she was singing, he had heard it all over the radio when it had first come out, but he had never heard someone sing it with so much pain in their voice.


“I love you Odessa…” He turned to her as they were stopped at a light and she looked to him, her eyes empty.

“…love you too…” She said, her voice sounded automatic and Andy tried to keep calm. He didn’t get her, but then again he wasn’t going through the same pain as Dess was.


After a twenty minute drive, the caravan had finally made its way through the gates of the cemetery. Andy followed behind the hearse, looking back at his bandmates quietly. They were all pallbearers and so they needed to jump out of the car as soon as it stopped. Andy looked to Dess once more as he stopped the car, his hand reaching for hers as he squeezed her fingers softly.


“Ready guys?” Andy asked as he opened his door and stepped out into the gloomy air.


The group walked over towards the hearse and Andy sucked in a breath as the back doors were opened and he caught sight of Moira’s now closed coffin. He felt Odessa move to cuddle into his side and Andy reached down, taking her small hand in his silently. Everyone who had decided to come to the grave site were starting to head down towards the designated spot and slowly Andy watched as his bandmates moved to grab a handle of the coffin. Andy reached out, the cold handle icy against his skin and he watched as Dess stood off to the side. With the five of them they were able to carry the light coffin down a small hill and finally it rested on the straps that would lower it into the ground.


“We are here today to say a final goodbye to a girl who was taken from us in her prime. Let us bow our heads in prayer.” The same man from the funeral spoke out and Andy felt himself break as he watched Moira being sent down into the ground.


The coffin was being lowered slowly towards the ground and Andy felt Dess grasping his hand tightly. He looked to her, the tears in her eyes evident as she watched her baby sister disappear forever. The small crowd that had shown up began to disperse and Andy knew that they would all head over to the Montgomery House for a small post funeral lunch. Andy sat there, he and Dess were the only ones left as he watched her stare down into the Earth. Moira was gone.


“Dess?”Andy asked and Odessa just continued to look out infront of her. The rest of the guys were hanging out around the car and Andy was grateful to them for the space.

“She’s really gone Andy…Moira is gone and she isn’t coming back…” She cried then, turning so that her face was buried in his chest and Andy felt a wall break down as he held her to him tightly.

“She’s gone, but she won’t be forgotten…I’ll make damn sure of that.” He said softly into her hair and Dess looked up at him.

“Thank you. I’m sorry.” She said and Andy could only smile down at her softly.

“Nothing to be sorry about babe…” All was forgiven between the couple as they both stood, Andy’s arms still wrapped around her small waist as he led her off towards the cars.

“Wait…” Dess said softly as she turned, her small hand grabbing his as she led him past where Moira was being laid to rest.


They came upon a headstone, the black stone shining in the slight sunlight and quietly Odessa kneeled down in front of it. Andy read over the words and finally a realization hit him like a punch to his gut.


Here Lies David Andrew Montgomery
Beloved Father, Son and Husband.
Rest in Peace


Dess traced her fingers over the lettering and she felt an anger within her grow. Her father-he was supposed to protect them and all he did was leave them alone. She cried then, her tears spilling over her cheeks as Andy just stood off to the side. As he looked down at the headstone, Andy noticed that in the bottom left corner, there was small bat symbol and he couldn’t help but smile. Of course Dess probably had something to do with that.


“Andy…meet my dad.” She looked up at him and Andy felt his heart race. Even in sadness and with tears running down her cheeks, Odessa was still gorgeous.

“It’s nice to meet you sir. I loved your daughter Moira like she was a sister and I love your daughter Odessa even more.” He kneeled next to her, Andy placed a hand against the rough stone and looked to Dess.

“Ugh…I hate this.” She wiped at her cheeks and Andy just looked over at her, a small smile on his lips.

“Hate what babe?” He asked and then his eyes grew wide as he watched the love of his life reach out and smack her hand against the rough stone. She let out a guttural yell as her eyes flashed with nothing but pure anger and hate.

“I hate HIM. He left us and look what happened!” She cried, her tears making her face bright red as she continued to beat down on her father’s grave stone.

“Dess! Babe…calm down!” Andy felt scared, he didn’t want her to hurt herself and so he just wrapped his arms around her, pinning her own arms to her side so no more damage could be done.

“She was only sixteen you bastard! She’s gone! Because of you my sister is gone!” He felt her fighting against him and Andy held on for dear life as he let her get it all out.

“I was eighteen and you left me! I had to do everything! I lost myself because of you!” Her voice was painful to listen to, but all Andy could do was place a soft kiss behind Dess’ ear.

“I was supposed to go first! Not her…why did it have to be her?!” She was doubled over now, her head resting in her hands as Odessa cried and sobbed.

“I don’t know if I can deal with this pain…” She was beginning to quiet down, but Andy refused to let her go.

“Babe…it’s going to be okay. I know it doesn’t seem that way right now, but it will be okay. Everyone falls down at some point…” He whispered into her ear softly as she just nodded.

“We need to head out…people will be arriving at the house soon.” She could only nod and as they both stood Andy had to wrap an arm around her waist as Dess didn’t seem to be able to support herself.

“Right…get it together Dess…” Odessa said Andy knew that she was talking to herself more than she was to him.


They reached the car, all of the guys had already gotten in and Andy led Dess towards the passengers side. He opened the door and helped her get in and sent a look towards the back to his bandmates. No questions, just give her space. He moved quickly, they were the only car left in the cemetery and Andy knew that people were probably starting to arrive at the Montgomery House.


“The service was beautiful Dess. You did a really great job at the end.” Ashley said from towards the back of the car and Odessa turned to face him.

“Thanks Ash, but it was really Jinxx and Jake who made it perfect. Thanks again guys for doing that for me.” Dess looked back and smiled at Jinxx and Jake.

“Any time Dess.” Jake replied, returning her smile softly.

“It was my pleasure.” Jinxx smiled up at her, his eyes kind.


Andy reached over, his fingers grabbing for hers and Dess felt a sense of peace hit her. She had been so worked up over the past few days and she knew she had grown impossible. But here Andy was, still by her side, still loving her as deeply today as he did three months ago. It almost felt like their love had grown, but Dess knew that something else had grown in her over the past few days. Hate and anger laced her insides like a poison and Dess knew that it was a matter of time before everything came bubbling to the surface.


“Any plans after this Dess?” CC asked from the back seat and she turned to look at him.

“I don’t know. I guess we’ll have to go through Moira’s things and pack everything up and either store it or sell it.” She sounded sad and Andy knew how hard that was going to be for her.

“Are you coming back on the road with us?” Ashley asked and Dess thought for a moment.

“I mean I don’t really have anything keeping me here anymore…”She looked out the window, the Virginia country side zipping by and she knew how much she would truly miss this place.

“Awesome! You know who we’re touring with next right?!” CC said excitedly from the back and Dess just laughed.

“Yeah…little Andy Sixx over here won’t shut up about it.” Dess laughed as she ruffled Andy’s hair and saw him smirk over at her.

“Is that what you’re calling your penis these days Biersack?” Ashley joked and the entire car erupted in laughter as Andy just flipped his bandmate off and pulled into the driveway.


The driveway was packed with cars and Andy felt Dess tense up next to him. He was slowly learning that she could be somewhat of a perfectionist, atleast when it came to things like family and he knew she was freaking out right now. He looked over at her, his smile soft as he turned the car off and leaned over. His lips brushed against hers and he moved to lean his forehead against her cool one.


“I love you Dess…”

“I love you too Andy.”


And with hands clasped, they both exited the car and walked towards the house.

Notes

I wanted to update this before I leave for work since I wouldn't have time to do it later. Thanks for all of the reviews and I hope you guys are enjoying everything. I know everything seems kind of sad right now, but I promise it does get back to normal for the most part.

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