#sinclairians

@sinclairians

" What's the worst that can happen? " They were invincible to the world. The strongest, most willed and spirited group of teenagers. Nothing wrong could ever happen. The Liars thought everything through, no contingences that they were not ready for. They exceled in life for a reason. ( And it was time for life itself to teach them a lesson, little did Cadence know. ) " Lets burn this place to the fucking ground. " Arms wrap around Mirren, a tight embrace as if life depended on it. She felt so much love and pride and joy for the reckless nature this plan was causing. Cadence felt like they would always remain connected by this act till the very end of time.

gat stops himself from saying any of this though . he knows thats not what mirren means , not what she needs to hear . deserves to hear . & in reality , theres comfort in having her & johnny always here , its better than being alone , to have to spend the rest of this time by themselves . gat watches mirren as they sit on the cuddledown roof , johnny off somewhere he's not sure of right now , & offers her a sympathetic smile as his legs draw up closer to his chest . " i know , mirren . and i'll always be here too . you know that too , right ? "

A gulp is taken, a breath is let out that was being held. Mirren felt so real this summer. But it was all in Cadence's head. That was the absurdity of it all. None of this was actually happening. It was her own mind playing tricks on her. That was the devastating aspect of this entire situation. Did her mind hate her that much to not allow her to grieve? " Fading. I think. " There was a croak in her tone, a weeping sound being held in. This wasn't fair. " I need you. I'll always need you. " She was supposed to be the eldest, the one with a good head on her shoulder. Cadence never looked so small in this moment.

There was a faint smile, glancing away to look at the ocean. The crashing waves both calming and horrifying. How the ocean keeps her biggest secret of life. " I love seeing you at any stage of life. " Maternal instinct kicks in. Carrie was the most caring, loving and nurturing of the sisters. She carried so deeply for these kids it hurt sometimes the lengths she'd go to protect them. Defend them. Love them. " Your mom ... Just has a lot going on. " Bess may not need defending, but it's still her baby sister. Their relationship maybe fractured but Carrie would still defend her till her very last breath. " It's this place. The best and worst parts of us comes out on Beechwood Island. "