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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 3 2008, 06:56 PM (374 Views) | |
| Matt Stone | Apr 9 2008, 10:43 PM Post #51 |
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"He's gone..." Matt said, collapsing to the floor in tears again. |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 9 2008, 10:46 PM Post #52 |
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"No," Casey said, feeling sick to his stomach. "No, he was doing fine, he was so strong at the wedding. He's not dead!" |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 10 2008, 10:40 AM Post #53 |
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Matt couldn't speak. He just sat there sobbing. |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 10 2008, 02:14 PM Post #54 |
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"It's not fair," Casey told him. "It was your wedding day. That's all he talked about, was spending his life with you. I know every last detail about you and kids through his letters." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 10 2008, 02:50 PM Post #55 |
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Matt looked up at him. "I ... I wanted that too." |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 10 2008, 03:24 PM Post #56 |
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Casey let the tears fall as he hugged Matt. "I'm sorry, Matt. Luke was like a brother to me. You made him happy." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 11 2008, 08:11 AM Post #57 |
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"He can't be gone," Matt whispered. "I need him." |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 11 2008, 01:12 PM Post #58 |
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Casey looked at Matt. "Luke would want you to be strong. You need to take care of your kids, Matt. I'll help you, and you've got your brother Dillon." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 11 2008, 02:14 PM Post #59 |
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"I don't know how to tell my kids about this..." Matt said. |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 11 2008, 02:25 PM Post #60 |
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"I know," Casey told him. "It's going to be rough." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 11 2008, 02:26 PM Post #61 |
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"BJ... she won't understand. But Kaden, he loves Luke so much," Matt whispered. |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 11 2008, 02:32 PM Post #62 |
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Casey looked at Matt. "If you want, I can be there to help you talk to him." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 11 2008, 02:34 PM Post #63 |
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"I would like that," Matt nodded. |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 11 2008, 02:41 PM Post #64 |
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"Look, I don't have anything going for me in Oakdale," Casey told him. "And I was about to sign up for the police academy. Why don't I stay here for a while and help you out with the kids? I owe it to Luke to help his kids through this." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 11 2008, 11:42 PM Post #65 |
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Matt looked at him. "I... I think Luke would want that." |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 11 2008, 11:44 PM Post #66 |
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Casey handed Matt a tissue. "I'll need to find a place to stay, but I'll help you with the kids. Luke loved you, Matt, and he's going to be watching over you and those babies." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 11 2008, 11:53 PM Post #67 |
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"Stay with us," Matt insisted. "We need someone there... because I feel like I might fall apart at any moment." |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 11 2008, 11:57 PM Post #68 |
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"Alright, but I'm taking the couch," Casey said, trying to laugh to lighten the mood. |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 12 2008, 12:00 AM Post #69 |
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"We have a guest room if we bring BJ's crib into my room. We'll do that," Matt told him, not seeing the humor. |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 12 2008, 12:05 AM Post #70 |
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Casey looked at Matt. "Are you sure? I really don't mind taking the couch." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 12 2008, 12:15 AM Post #71 |
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"You need a bedroom," Matt told him. "I'm sure." |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 12 2008, 12:16 AM Post #72 |
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Casey hugged Matt. "It's going to be alright, Luke's in a better place now. He's not in any pain anymore." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 12 2008, 12:25 AM Post #73 |
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Matt held Casey tight. "I pray to God you're right." |
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| Casey Hughes | Apr 12 2008, 12:27 AM Post #74 |
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"Do you want me to take you home, and let Dillon keep the kids for the night before you tell them?" Casey asked. "Or do you want to tell them right away." |
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| Matt Stone | Apr 12 2008, 10:19 AM Post #75 |
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"I have to see my kids," Matt told him. "I need them right now." |
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