***Tina***

Melissas parents called. Over the years we grew close. Melissa and Angelica met the first day of preschool and were inseparable ever since. I guess through our children, we gained new friends in Melissas parents. I got really bad news, and now I dont know how I will tell Angelica about Melissa. Bette was by my side in a matter of moments. I was already crying and I couldnt control myself. From the look on Angelicas face I know I was scaring her.

Babe? What is it? Whats wrong? What did John say to you?

Ummm. I looked for Angelica. Wheres Annie?

T, talk to me.

Melissa, she uh Melanie Saying this was really hard. I see that Bette is getting impatient so I try this again. A guy broke a red light and crashed into Melanie.

What?

Mom? I took my baby in my arms. I held her as I cried. I know she has no idea why, well exactly why and I am not sure how I am going to tell her. I took her to the living room. Bette close behind. Although I didnt tell her I know she figured it out.  It was written all over her face and in her eyes as the tears began to fall. Mom, why are you crying? I heard you say Melissa? Did something happen to Melissa?

Sweetie. Melissa was in an accident. I feel Angelica tense up in my arms, and pulled away. She was facing me. Her eyes met mine and now that made it harder for me to continue. Bette couldnt fall in for me because I never got to finish tell her what exactly happened, so it was all up to me. Umm A guy broke a red light and ran into Melanie. She was shaking her head, she jumped from the couch, I tried to grab her, but she pushed my hand away.

No, no, no, no.

Im so sorry, Im so sorry. The car was hit on her side, she was kille I didnt get any more out.

No! dont say that. She cant be dead! She cant be dead! She cant be dead! I took her in my arms, and Bette wrapped her arms around the two of us. Aiden looked on. He didnt quite understand what was going on, but when Angelica broke down with Bette and I comforting her he came and held Angelica.