Remember Me? by Rachelle ([email protected]) Chapter 5 Trinity stared out her hotel window as she watched the Florida sun dip into the horizon. Running her fingers through her dark hair she sunk to the ground as she leaned her hot forehead against the cool window. "Give me the strength" she whispered to the empty air as her eyes glazed over. Watching her reflection in the mirror she sighed as she saw a tear slip from her eye. Sniffing she wiped the tear away as she turned her back to the window. Sinking into her own thoughts she let the memories drift slowly back in. Memories of her and Nick that she had buried along with the rest of the happiness she used to know. The shrill of the phone alerted her to the time that had passed once more. Glancing out the window nothing but the city night lights greeted her. Getting to her knees she reached for the phone from the bed stand "Hello" she said her voice filled with the disoreintation she felt. "Miss Sebring?" a voice questioned. "Yes this is her" "I am just calling to remind you tomorrow at 9:00" "Ok thank you" "Should I add the Carter's to the guest list?" the voice asked. Sighing Trinity looked out the window as she wished she was here under different circumstances. "Yes" she said then hung up the phone. Standing up she grabbed her jacket and walked out the door. "I thought you said she was coming back" Nick complained. BJ hurled a pillow in his direction "NICK SHUT UP! I am glad Trinity is back but I can't read her mind! I don't know why she didn't come back and right now I don't care. Maybe she had a date! I don't know!" Laughing Brian nodded "She's right you know....She probably won't be back tonight so lets go out with the rest of the guys. I am sure they are going club hopping" he said as he stood up. "I don't feel like it. Go ahead" he said motioning towards the door. "Get your lazy tub of lard up." Brian said as he tackled Nick. "BRIAN!" Nick exclaimed. Walking into the room Aaron immediately saw the situation "DOG PILE" he exclaimed as he jumped on top of them. "HEY GET OFF" Nick cried from underneath the two. "Hey don't leave me out!" another voice from the hall called out as Angel ran and jumped on all 3 of them. "Angel ow!" Brian said laughing as she landed on his head. "Oops sorry" her muffled voice came from all the laughter-except for Nick who was still trying to wiggle out but now was being tickled unmercifully by Brian. "OK OK I GIVE NOW LET ME UP" he exclaimed. Trinity pulled into the Carter's driveway. Stepping out of the car she took in a deep breath. "Don't back out now" she told herself sternly. Taking in a breath she walked slowly towards the door. "We're leaving" Nick called out as he opened the door and walked out but ran into someone. "Hey." Nick said, caught off guard as he saw Trinity, stumble backwards. "God Nick. What are you a walking klutz?" Trinity demanded her dark eyes ablaze in the darkness. Surprised to see her on his door step that late at night he did nothing stare at her "What are you doing here?" he asked finally "Wait I didn't mean it like that" he said but quickly shut his mouth as Brian looked over his shoulder. "Oh hey Trinity. Glad to see you again" Brian said smiling. "Um...Hello...Nick is your mom or dad up? I know it is kinda late" she said shrugging as she pushed her hair behind her ears. "Um yea. Go on in. My mom is in the study" he said. "Ok thanks" she said manuevering past them. "Earth to Nick. Let's go" Brian said pushing him out the door. "Oh. I am going!" he exclaimed as he walked towards Brian's car that was parked on the side of the street. "So you like her?" Brian asked. "WHAT? Um No. Yuck. That would be like liking my own sister" he said as he shot Brian a dirty look. Brian nodded "Uh huh sure" he said. "It's true" he said glaring at him. "Ok. Ok" Brian said holding his hands up in the air. "Mrs. Carter?" Trinity's hesitant voice said. Looking up from the recliner that she was seated on Mrs. Carter smiled broadly at her "Trinity hello. I am surprised to see you so late" she said as she motioned for her to sit down on the couch. Sitting somewhat stiffly she let out a small breath "Mrs. Carter. I-Well.....I haven't told you why I am here. And I was planning on telling you earlier...but...for obvious reasons I didn't get the chance" Trinity said as she focused her attention on the petite woman trying to conjure up enough nerve. It was hard enough thinking it to herself but having to say it to the woman who treated her like a daughter Trinity was afraid it would break her. Blinking back tears she sniffed as she attempted to smile. "Are you OK?" she asked immediately concerned as she set down the book and leaned forward. "Oh yea. I am fine. I just-Well see tomorrow. At 9:00....Um...my mother is being buried at the CrossRiver Cemetery on Cedar Road and I am sure she would want you to be there. And I am sorry this is short notice" Trinity said as tears began to flow down her face freely. "I'm sorry. You'd think by now..." Trinity said apologizing for her tears as her voice trailed off. Standing up Mrs. Carter sat down next to Trinity and took her in her arms "It's ok, I am glad you came to tell me. And I would be honored. I am so sorry" she said as she rocked her. Bending her head down she tried to stiffle the sob that was building up in her throat. "Trinity where is your father?" she asked gently. "Oh Daddy? He's in Paris-he couldn't---He wasn't able to come" she said as she pulled away from Mrs. Carter and looked down. "Oh Trinity" she said as she wiped away some of her tears. "Is he ok?" she asked. Nodding Trinity stood up and began to pace as if to walk away some of the nervous tension that was easing itself through her body "I think so. He just isnt ready to deal with it. And since mother wanted to be buried in her home town....I came...." Trinity said trying to explain. "Trinity why don't you stay here tonight? I don't think it is such a good idea for you to be staying in a hotel" she said as she stood up. "Oh Mrs. Carter that is really nice of you but really I will be OK." Trinity said as she finally began to pull her composure together. "Please. If only for my own piece of mind" she said quietly. Trinity stared at her "I-I- Ok. Thank you" Trinity said gently. "Um....Why don't you go down to the rec room. I think BJ is down there and I will set up the guest room OK?" she said. Nodding silently Trinity began walking towards the door "Trinity" Mrs. Carter said. Turning around Trinity looked at her. "You look alot like your mother." she said quietly. Smiling through her tears she nodded "Thanks. I think so too" "AH!" Aaron cried out as he saw Trinity walking through the hall towards the rec room. Surprised by his cry Trinity let out a yelp. "What are you doing here????" Aaron asked as he stared at her in surprise. Coming out of the Rec Room BJ saw Trinity "Aaron what are you doing?" she demanded as she smiled apologetically at Trinity. "No it's ok" Trinity said smiling. "You were at the store." Aaron said still eyeing her. "Store? what?" BJ questioned but Aaron's eyes flashed as an idea entered his mind "AH! Did you tell my mom I bought two candy bars! She will kill me!" Aaron exclaimed as he hit his head on the wall. Stiffling a laugh Trinity shook her head "Aaron. No I didn't tell your mom" "Then what are you doing here?" he asked looking at her closely not sure if he believed her or not. "Aaron, Trinity is an old neighbor of ours that is visiting" BJ said as she rolled her eyes at Aaron. Aaron eyed her wearily but finally accepting it he smiled "ARE YOU SPENDING THE NIGHT?" he asked as he bounded up to her excited at the thought of a new playmate. Laughing Trinity smiled "just for tonight" "OH GREAT~ then you can play N64 with me! Nick went clubbing and I don't like playing with him anyways! He always wins! And then eats my pizza!" he said as he began to pout as he thought about it, but it was quickly erased from his face as he pulled Trinity towards his bedroom that he shared with Nick when he was home. Next: Chapter 6 -FanFics -Home