---- But there wasn't, and she turned serious as she asked, "Are you serious? You won't be a Sullivan anymore." Inodded solemnly. "I love you, Jolene. And I want to marry you." She blushed, "I love you too. I'll hand in my resignation right now. Just wait for me." She made me watch as she slid her key into her pocket and said, "See? I have the key. So don't open the door for anyone. Once I return, we're packing up, got it?" "Got it," I couldn't help chuckling. After she left, the house felt exceedingly spacious. I fell asleep on the couch, worn out as beating up Uriah had taken a toll on me. That was, until I jerked awake by a ruckus outside the door. People were talking, and then I heard someone working on the lock. ---- Thinking it was Jolene, I rubbed my eyes as I reached for the door. "Welcome home-" I paused as the door swung open-it was Stella. She gestured for the locksmith to leave, before turning to me. "Your mom's worried-" "Get out!" My body moved even before my mind reacted, as I launched a saucer at her. She avoided it, her eyes pained somehow as she approached. My heart pounded, and my nausea was coming back. I tried to run, but she caught on and caught me. And the instant she touched me, I passed out. When I woke up again, I found myself lying ina hospital bed, and blinked. But it wasn't a dream.