Ghost Talk-Flash Fiction (Part 2)

Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old, Gabrielle Pearce was involved in a tragic car accident, that left her in a coma for six months. After waking up, she doesn't remember anything about that night, which took the life of her mother, and left her with the ability to see and talk to ghosts.




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"Oh my poor, baby" Grandma Ava Pearce gave, Gabrielle a tight hug. "You're okay now." She was crying uncontrollably. Gabrielle was unable to breathe. "Thank the Lord."


"Woman let the girl up for air," Reverend Matthew Pearce voice boomed. "You're crushing her."


Ava Pearce wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. "I'm just so happy that you're finally awake," She reached out, grabbing her granddaughters' hand. She tapped it in a comforting gesture.


Gabby wished she could remember her grandparents, who introduced themselves as Matthew and Ava Pearce. They appear to be a nice and kind couple. She got a warm and close feeling from them. Most of all, she could feel love.


Ava sat on the side of the bed. "Dr. Tindle said that if all of the test come back negative, we can take you home in a day or two. Would you like that?"


Gabrielle nodded. "Yes."

"I know you don't remember us," Reverend Pearce, placed his suit jacket on the back of the chair, "Dr. Tindle assures us the memory loss is only temporary. Your memory should return in no time."


"But he can't say when."

"No dear," Ava said in a soft, tender tone. She held onto Gabrielle's hand as if she'd disappear. "But no matter how long it takes, we will be there for you."


"Yes, we will" Reverend Pearce chimed in.

Gabrielle leaned back into the pillow. She closed her eyes. She didn't know how she would be able to handle not being able to remember anything or anyone. It was a strain on her emotionally, its only been a day.


"You have family and friends pulling for you." Reverend Pearce said. "We never gave up on you."


"Do I have many friends?" Gabrielle inquired.


"Of course," Ava said. "You were popular in school. Your best friend, Brandon Speed will stop by later to see you. You guys have a lot to catch up on."

Gabrielle glanced over at the photo of her and a woman, smiling cheek-to-cheek. She figured Grandma Ava must have brought it from home. It had to be her mother, Ashley. She was beautiful. She had kind eyes, like her parents, and a lovely smile. She could see a lot of herself in her mother. Looking at them together, they were close. She could sense that.


Ava picked up the photo. She ran a trembling hand over the picture frame. "This was taken a year before the accident." She smiled. "You love the beach. Love to swim." She replaced the picture on the table. "Anyway, the fourth of July was coming up, but your mother had to work. You begged her to take you to Pimperton Beach. She couldn't. Your grandfather and I couldn't take you. He had a busy church schedule. I don't swim. I'm afraid of water." She chuckled. "Anyway, your mother didn't want to see you unhappy. So, she took off from work early. Her boss wasn't too happy about that and docked her a half-day pay, but she said her little girls' happiness was worth it. It was the best day of her life."


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