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Post by meg_cahill21 on Oct 19, 2011 14:12:52 GMT -5
u NEED to UPDATE!!!!
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Oct 19, 2011 20:59:39 GMT -5
oh no. This was a sad update. Update soon!
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Post by meg_cahill21 on Oct 22, 2011 7:26:25 GMT -5
update!!!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Dec 5, 2011 12:01:30 GMT -5
Rosealie looked out the window as the gates to her home came into view. A knot formed in the pit of her stomach, nearly causing her to want to jump from the vehicle to avoid having to venture through the gates. She fought to control her breathing as the gate swung open, like wings of a large white bird in flight, the opened to reveal the sprawling brick home. She could see her father's Mercedes in the circular drive, the lights on the front porch shown brightly through the rain darkened sky. As the car slowed to a halt she briefly covered her eyes and took a deep breath. She looked up as Damon opened the door.
"You coming?", he asked.
She nodded and then squeezed Meredith's shoulder,"Thank you."
"We'll see you soon dear", Meredith reached back and patted her cheek.
She took her few small things and met Damon at the back of the car,"You don't have to stay."
"What kind of best friend would I be if I didn't?", he lifted her large suitcase from the trunk,"Besides, gives your dad an excuse to let me drive the hummer."
"So it's not about me, it's about driving the hummer?", she smiled.
"Maybe a little about you", he shrugged with a grin a they waved to his mother before entering the house,"We're home!", he called through the large foyer.
"Hey kids!", Morgan, Rosealie's father said coming out from the parlor room on the left,"Welcome home baby!", he hugged his daughter tightly.
"I'll take the bags to her room", Damon left the father and daughter.
"How is she?", Rosealie wasted no time in asking.
"Honey, come sit", he led her into the parlor. Lush red carpet was soft underfoot and the rich wood tones warmed the room. Firelight played across the walls casting a glow against the rain that beat on the windows.
"Daddy, please", she looked at him.
"Rosie," he took her hands and sighed,"she's very sick. They are not sure how much longer she may have. She's not far enough into the treatments to know how the cancer is reacting."
Rosealie pulled her hands from his trying to bite back the sob in her throat,"How did they find it? I mean, how did they not know before? why did it take so long?", she signed furiously.
"It's in her pancreas honey", he began to explain,"We thought she was fighting the flu. You know she has had stomach problems for a while. Nothing ever showed up until about a month ago while you were in Ireland. We didn't want to tell you, you had wanted that trip so badly."
"So you kept it from me until now?", she felt anger welling inside her,"When I could have come home and been here?"
"Rosie, please, don't be angry at your mother. I told her to hold off telling you. All your emails and photos were so beautiful and happy. I didn't want to take that from you."
"Is she awake now?", she looked at him.
"Yes, she wanted to be up when you got home."
"I'll go see her", she brushed past him and took the stairs slowly. She turned down the familiar hallway to her parents master bedroom. The door was cracked and soft light glowed from inside. She nervously held the railing from the staircase and kept herself steady. As she reached the door she stopped and remembered to breathe.
"Rosealie!", Elizabeth said looking at her daughter as she entered the room. She was wearing a long sleeve nightgown, a winter cap was pulled down almost to her ears, the blankets on the bed were pulled up to her waist as she rested against a stack of pillows.
"Hi mom", she signed crossing the room.
"Oh honey, you look wonderful", she appraised her,"Look at that tan you have. I am jealous. As you can see, not much sun at the moment."
"I missed you mom", she sat on the edge of the bed,"How are you feeling?"
"Oh well", she adjusted herself,"Not as good as I could be, that's for sure. I'm sorry you came home early."
"I'm not", she took her mother's hand as tears began to make their escape.
"Oh baby, please no", Elizabeth took her daughter in her arms. She couldn't deny the ache that spread through her as she realized it could possibly be one of the last times she got to hold her daughter, to feel her breathing against her neck, the warm tears soaking into her gown meant life to her. This was no longer a little girl that she held, but a young woman who depiste a disability was making her way in the world. She took a deep breath and then took Rosealie's face in her hands,"I love you more than anything Rosie, you are the best thing I have ever done with my life."
"I love you too", she managed a smile.
"Your father and I have done a lot of talking", she continued,"We know that we haven't always been perfect and we can at times treat you like a child when you're not one any more. So with that being said", she paused to catch her breath,"We want you to have the surgery."
Rosealie felther mouth fall open,"Really?', she signed,"I can have the surgery to hear?"
"Yes honey, we should have let you a long time ago."
"Why didn't you?"
"Well", she thought momentarily,"I think we were scared that we would lose you. Our little girl would just be so ambitious like always and head off into the world."
"You'll always have me mom", she hugged her carefully.
"Now, you have to tell me about your trip. I want to know everything!"
"I'll be right back", she hopped off the bed and ran to her bedroom.
"Hey!", Damon said as she came in,"How's everything?"
"I think my mom's dying", she looked at him.
"I'm so sorry Rosie", he looked at her,"Are you okay?"
"It's going to take time", she smiled,"But right now she wants to know about our trip, so I came to get pictures and the little things I bought for her."
"Going to tell her about Prince Charming?", he teased.
"Actually yes", she began gathering up the photos and gifts she had gotten for her parents.
"I'll come back later", he kissed her forehead and headed out the door.
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Post by GalwayGirl on Dec 5, 2011 14:46:36 GMT -5
Oh wow poor Rosie so sad about her mother! I'm glad that she will be able to have the surgery and that she decided to tell her mom about Emmet. Can't wait to see what happens next update when you can!
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Post by celticbear on Dec 5, 2011 22:54:59 GMT -5
I'm sorry that Rose's mom may be dying! But I'm glad her parents are going to let her have the surgery to restore her hearing and that she is going to tell her mom all of her adventures in Ireland!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Dec 13, 2011 11:37:01 GMT -5
For the next several hours Rosealie sat with her mother. Showing her photos of Ireland, she was memorizing how she smiled, the excitment in her eyes. The way she studied the photos, the way she smelled of roses and fresh laundry. This was a memory that she would keep with her, she knew years from now when her mother was gone that she would recall the moment and the simple perfection of it. She swiped a tear from her eye as Elizabeth stopped at a photo.
"Rosie, who is this?", she turned the photo around.
Rosealie smiled as Emmet looked back her with a goofy smile,"That mom, is Emmet Cahill."
"Are you going to tell me about him?", Elizabeth asked holding the photo carefully.
"Yes", she blushed,"I went exploring a few days after we settled in and I found a book shop. I went in and he asked if he could help me. I just shook my head like usual and moved on. But something about him made me look back at him when I left."
"I think it's because your eighteen darling", Elizabeth laughed,"There is obviously more."
"A lot more mom", she left the ring on her left hand, but kept it hidden. She proceded to tell her mother about her time with Emmet. How he had learned sign language, that he never grew frustrated with her, but accepted everything about her disability. She told her how he sang and that she couldn't wait to be able to hear his voice. She recounted their times together and the fun they had.
"Oh Rose", she sighed with tears in her eyes,"My baby."
"What mom?", she asked with a frown of concern.
"You fell in love and I missed it."
"No, mom you didn't", she signed fervently,"He wants to come here, but he has to get some things in order. He wants to be with me."
"Honey, moving from Ireland to the United States is a big deal. Are you ready for that? To have him here?"
Rosealie took a deep breath,"I think I am mom," she stopped and held up her left hand.
"Rosie really?", she held her daughter's hand and examined the ring and it's delicate features. She looked up and saw the smile and sparkle in her eyes,"You are ready aren't you?", she released her hand.
"I am, I really am", she sniffed as tears threaten,"I love him mom, more than I ever thought possible. When I'm with him, it's like nothing can hurt me, I know that I am safe with Emmet. That he loves me for me and that even without hearing, we can still communicate. I love him."
"I can see that,"Elizabeth beamed at her daughter with pride,"How soon do we get to meet him?"
"He is getting his visa and things worked out," she tried to hide a yawn.
"Get some rest Rose," she kissed her cheek,"We'll talk more when you have had a chance to sleep."
"I love you mom", she felt the tightness in her chest as they hugged. She took the photos and went back to her room. As she closed the door she tried to convince herself not cry, but to remember every moment with her mother. To tell herself that whatever happened over the next several months, she would be there for her mother. She blinked back the tears as she spied the light on her phone indicating a message. She slid her finger over the front and saw Emmet's face in a picture, under it read "Missing you", she smiled and messaged him back;
"Missing you too. I told my mom about us and she couldn't be happier. I have more to tell you, but I am exhausted.", she clicked the send button and waited for an answer.
"So glad she was okay about us being together, I presume you told her we are engaged. Get some rest my love, jet lag is no fun. Message me when you wake up."
"I did tell her about the engagement and showed her my ring. She got all emotional. I love you!"
"I love you too!"
Rosealie clicked the phone screen off and changed into a pair of flannel pants and one of Emmet's t-shirts she had kept after sleeping at his apartment one night. As soon as she lay down her body was given over to the exhaustion that had set in heavily.
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Dec 14, 2011 1:21:28 GMT -5
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww <3 soooo cute.... He needs to move quickly!! update!
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Post by celticbear on Dec 14, 2011 23:34:20 GMT -5
This update was sweet! I'm glad Elizabeth approves of Rose and Emmet and cannot wait to meet him! Elizabeth has to live long enough to meet Emmet,See Rose go through the operation to return her hearing and most of all to see Emmet and Rose get married! I agree with Jen, Emmet needs to hurry up and get home to Rose!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Dec 24, 2011 16:47:17 GMT -5
The end of Ausgust gave way to a crisp September which slipped slowly into October. While Elizabeth went for cancer treatments, Rosealie went for tests and counselings on her operation. It felt like the days blended together as the family spent as much time together as possible. Everyday Emmet and Rosealie would message each other. His paper work was moving along quicker than originally thought and he was hoping to be in the states in time for Thanksgiving. After more counselings Rosealie was scheduled for surgery. On November first she would spend the night in the hospital and on the second the surgery would take place. She messaged Emmet the night before she was to go to the hospital.
"I wish you could be here, I'm so nervous."
"No worries love, Damon will be giving me updates on your progress. Just think, next time we see each other you will hear my voice."
"So strange to think about", she typed,"After eighteen years of hearing nothing. I cannot wait to hear your voice."
"I cannot wait to hear you say my name for the first time."
"It will take time and speech therapy."
"We have all the time we need."
"Suppose I should go to bed, early start.."
"I love you so much Rosealie, my future wife."
"I love you too Emmet, I cannot wait to marry you."
"Night my love."
"Good night", she placed the phone on the night stand and turned the light off. She lay staring at the ceiling realizing that it would be the last night that she would spend not being able to hear. She tossed and turned through most of the night as her nerves got the better of her. Unable to sleep she got up and dressed and text Damon to come over if he was awake.
"You text, I come", he signed with a smile walking into the kitchen.
"I couldn't sleep," she replied before stirring her coffee.
"Nervous?"
"Very," she gave a half smile,"Wishing Emmet was here, wishing my mom was strong enough to come to the hospital. Hoping the whole thing goes well."
"It will be fine Rosie", he kissed her temple before pouring himself a cup,"besides I have something for you that I think will help."
"What did you get me?", she signed with wide eyes.
"Hang on", he sipped from his mug and went to the back door. He opened the door leaving it a jar. He reappeared momentarily,"I know how nervous you get and that you need to remain calm, so here direct from County Westmeath."
Emmet walked into the kitchen with a broad smile,"Hey Rosie."
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Post by !!DerryChick!! on Dec 25, 2011 19:42:29 GMT -5
Aweee update sooonn
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Post by missufishy on Dec 26, 2011 11:38:23 GMT -5
I have no clue how I have over looked this story its amazing I really can't wait to read more update soon please.
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Dec 26, 2011 17:25:04 GMT -5
Yay!! He's there! ;D update!!!!!!!!!! she needs to be able to hear!!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Dec 29, 2011 16:45:20 GMT -5
Rosealie practically laucnhed herself into Emmet's arms. She closed her eyes breathing him in. Feeling his arms around her, safe and whole.
"I'll take my coffee in the living room", Damon gave Emmet a wink and left the two alone.
Emmet gave him an apperciative nod as he placed kisses against Rosealie's hair. He pulled back looking at her,"More beautiful than ever", he tucked her hair behind her ear.
"How are you here? I didn't think it would be so soon."
"I needed to have a US sponser and well Damon's mum agreed."
"I have missed you so much", she signed as tears filled her eyes.
"Rosie", he pulled her back into his arms,"I'm here now", he held her face in his hands as she nodded placing her hand against his,"I'm not going anywhere, I promise you."
She wrapped her arms around his neck standing on her tip toes as they kissed. Emmet was here, he had come to be with her. Somewhere in her mind she had feared he wouldn't or wouldn't be able too. That though had made promises, something would keep him. But here he was with her, she was in his arms. In his arms before one of the most important events in her life. She leaned against his chest as they held each other.
"I take it your Emmet?", Morgan came into the kitchen looking at the young couple.
"I am", Emmet untangled himself from Rosealie,"Emmet Cahill sir", he held out his hand.
"Morgan, Rose's father," he shook the young man's hand,"Rose, your mother is awake. She wanted to see you before we went to the hospital."
"I'll take Emmet to meet her," she smiled.
"Why don't you go on your own love?", Emmet looked at her,"I am sure she wants to have some alone time with you before everything."
"Okay", she nodded kissing his cheek before exiting the kitchen.
Morgan waited until Rosealie was out of the kitchen,"She's told you about her mother?"
"Yes she has," he nodded,"From the day she got your email."
"And you didn't ask her not to come home?", he stirred the coffe he had poured.
"Certainly not," he shoved his hands in his pocket,"That was her decision to make. She made the right one as far as I am concerned."
"She nor her mother told me, but I saw the ring on her finger," he sipped at the hot liquid,"Do you not thing you are both a little young for that?"
Emmet stared at the tile on the floor as he thought,"Some people may think we are sir. But I love Rosealie, before her I was just a university student working in a book store."
"And now?"
"I am a man deeply in love with an amazing, wonderful, and talented young woman. I have accepted everything about her from the first time we met. It made me love her even more."
Morgan studied the young man infront of him,"Her mother is not going to make it," he cleared his throat,"Rosie is going to need a lot of love and support."
"I am prepared for that", he answered,"I will be there in whatever capacity she allows me to be."
"Thank you Emmet," he shook his hand.
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Post by missufishy on Dec 29, 2011 21:29:25 GMT -5
great update,can't wait to read more.
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