people standing before me are the only family Eliza and I have and I am so grateful to have them all in our lives. We all sit in silence remembering Grams waiting for Constance to return. The door slowly creaks open Constance enters everyone is incredibly somber, looking to her for answers.
“ Eliza, Ebony, I completed the exam on Ms. Edwina and in my medical opinion I believe Sophia was right. Your grandmother died a myocardio infarction also known as an MI or heart attack. There is nothing you could have done; her age alone increased her risk. A postmortem blood workup proves that she also had high blood pressure and cholesterol issues. She was a wonderful woman and lived a wonderful life. You girls meant everything to her, and she has always been extremely proud of you. Knowing your grandmother, no matter what happened she would not have left you if she didn’t think you are ready.”
Tears stream down every face in the room and each and every one of us nods in agreement.
“ I need to know, if you girls would like me to do an autopsy. This can give us absolute proof of what your grandmother died from,” Constance informs us.
Isaac stands up next Constance, “Do you girls know much about autopsies, would you like one of us to explain them to you?”
Eliza looks up and says, “No, I think we both have a basic understanding of what it entitles. I would like to know if anyone in this room thinks that we need to do an autopsy.”
“ I don’t want to Eliza. I can’t stand the thought of them cutting Grams up. We can’t disrespect her that way.”
“ Ebony it is done in a very respectful manner. If that is what you are worried about. I ensure you. You do not need to concern yourself. I would even be willing to assist if it makes you feel better,” Isaac comforts.
“ I don’t think it’s necessary, I trust Constance and her medical opinion. The fact that Sophia was so close when it happened and attempted healing her is enough for me. I say without even thinking of Luke not knowing our secret. Eliza gives me a slight glare and I try to cover my tracks. I mean Sophia did her best with CPR, you’ve trained her well. Doing an autopsy on Grams won’t change anything.”
“ She is still gone and there is nothing that you can find out that will change that,” Eliza rationalizes.
Chapter Four
Next Step
We go back to the manor to collect a few necessary items. Florence has invited us to stay with them for as long as we need. Eliza and I agree, that is exactly what we need right now neither of us wants go back home. Even just going back to pack some bags proves to be difficult. Getting out of the car and up the front step feels like the longest walk I have ever taken. Both Eliza and I stop at the front door, frozen like statues. Sophia, Alexander and Matt are with us, the rest went to the Pierce house to set up for our arrival. It was difficult to talk Luke into going without Eliza, but we aren’t ready for him to stumble on any remnants from the demon.
“ Would you like to go back to the car? I can pack your bags for you, at least for tonight and tomorrow,” Sophia offers.
“ Thanks Sophia, but we are going to have to go in sooner or later. I think it is best if we just get this over with, the first time is going to be bad no matter when we do it,” I respond.
Once inside, neither of us look towards the kitchen as our eyes fill with tears. We both go to our rooms and pack our bags in less than five minutes. Hurrying back down the stairs with a need to get out of this house as fast as possible, I trip, rolling down at least ten stairs before landing at the bottom. A loud snapping sound echo’s through the corridor, I scream in pain.
“ My God, Ebony are you okay?” Matt runs to my aid.
“ God, it hurts so bad. I think I broke something.”
At the sound of my cries, Sophia runs to my side, “Don’t move Ebony, your ankle is broken. I’m going to put my hands around it and it may hurt touch,