Chapter 126: Those Odd Rituals

Poole Funeral Chapel, which had buried Grants for generations, was located only a few blocks from Bella’s townhouse.  As they drove up, it was clear that the place was packed.

Bella gripped Tre’s hand before they entered the building.  “How are you, Bubba?  Really?” she asked him, concerned.

He looked down at her and sighed.  “Really?  I’m tired.  And,” he looked down before continuing, “I’m relieved.  I can’t say that to anybody but you.  It’s been a long haul.  And you and I both know he was a son of a bitch.”

She hugged him tightly.  “It’s just you and me, Bubba.  I love you so much.”

“Thanks, Sissy,” he said, emotion causing his voice to crack slightly.  “I love you, too.”