Chapter 20: The Funeral

"Jenna, are you O.K.?"  I wake up to see Brad leaning over me, worried.  "You fainted.  Come inside and I will get you a drink of water."  He takes my hand and yells for one of the stable hands to take Nelly back to her stall.

Sitting down on the couch, I wait for him to bring me a glass of water.  With the world spinning out of control, I remember why I fainted.  When he told me my dad was dead, I felt this rush of nausea and then everything went black.

"Here you go."  He hands me the glass of water before continuing.  "I am just sorry I didn't catch you.  The doctor said you can't have any more drama, but this was unavoidable.  Are you still dizzy?"  He cocks his head sideways and watches me for signs.

I shake my head, and answer him, "No.  I am just light headed now.  Did they tell you when the funeral is?"  Not feeling much of anything from the shock, I sit there in a daze.

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