Chapter 13

Three days later, Lee was released from the hospital. Jinxx was in Nashville with his band, so she had to call her brother Jayy Von to give her a ride home.

“So Lee. How’s it going?” Jayy asked as Lee slid into his car, Lilith in her arms.

“Oh you know. The usual. I got married, and had a child,” Lee replied, showing Jayy her baby, then her left hand.

“Where’s Jinxx?” Jayy asked, looking over at Lee.

“Jinxx is in Nashville right now. He's on tour,” Lee replied.

Jayy started the car and began to dive Lee to her house, “Think it’s safe? There’s still covid running around,” he told her.

“Jayy,” Lee whinеd, “Don’t worry me anymore than what I already am! I know thеre’s still covid. I fear for him. Off that topic, how are things with you and Jeffree?” she asked, trying her best to not cry.

“Oh we’re doing pretty good. Three years strong,” Jayy replied, “It looks like we’re here. Need me to do anything before I go?” Jayy asked once he got to Lee’s house.

Lee smiled and asked, “Can you and Jeffree come over? Please? I don’t want to be alone, and I have no clue what to do with this child.”

Jayy nodded, “Yeah. We’ll come over and stay a while. Or if you want, Jeffree can stay with you. He can totally help.”

“I’d rather have you both over. I don’t know why, but being around you both makes me feel safe,” Lee told Jayy.

Jayy pulled out his lighter and a cigarette, “Alright. I’ll go get Jeffree ready. We’ll be over in an hour,” he told Lee, lighting his cigarette up.

Lee nodded and got out of Jayy’s car, thanking him. She walked into the house, shivering at how cold it was. Lee pulled Lilith closer to her, trying to keep her warm as Lee went to find the heater dial.

Lilith, who was still asleep, shuffled in her sleep, gently opened her eyes and giggled.

“Hi sleepy-head,” Lee said, “Oh, you’re so beautiful! You’ve got your father’s eyes. But you’ve got my cheekbones,” she said, running her index finger gently over Lilith’s cheeks.

Lilith giggled again as Lee went to sit down. Lee stared into Lilith’s blue eyes, her own eyes filling with tears as she realized how much she missed Jinxx.

Just before Lee started crying, she felt her phone buzz. A band member from Jinxx’s band had texted her, saying he had some bad news. Lee replied, her mind racing with memories of the dreams she'd had months ago.

Lilith began crying as Lee did as well. Jinxx got coronavirus while on the plane to Nashville, and was being quarantined when the band last saw him.